Dustin Poirier indicates possible retirement in case of victory over Charles do Bronx

D.Poirier fighting for the UFC. Photo/Reproduction: Instagram

After emerging victorious from the trilogy against Conor McGregor No. UFC 264, held in July, Dustin poirier qualified to be the first challenger for the lightweight belt (up to 70,3 kg), whose owner is Charles of the Bronx. The likely fight against the Brazilian for the title, however, could be the last of the American's career.

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In a recent interview with the British newspaper Daily Mail, Dustin poirier showed signs that winning the lightweight title could be his last goal in professional MMA.

“For me, becoming world champion was the goal from the beginning. If I can cross that off my list, I will have done everything in the sport of mixed martial arts,” said the American.

Although he has not yet been announced as a challenger for the Charles of the Bronx, Dustin poirier He has already been studying and outlining his strategy to defeat the Brazilian.

“Oliveira is a very dangerous guy. I think he's been improving his striking more and more, taking down guys. He's long, especially for this category, and he's probably the best jiu-jitsu practitioner on the entire UFC roster right now. He is aggressive and very offensive with jiu-jitsu. He doesn't just use it to protect himself and get out of bad positions, he attacks and finishes fights with it. So he is a very dangerous opponent who has paid his dues and has been fighting in the UFC for a long time,” analyzed Poirier.

Asked about the possibility of defending the belt multiple times in the event of a victory over Charles, Dustin left the future open.

“Let’s see, man. I’ll probably go around selling hot sauce,” she concluded.

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