Dustin Poirier indicates move to welterweight in case of victory over Charles do Bronx

D. Poirier (photo.) could move up to welterweight after the UFC 269 (Photo: Playback / Instagram)

In less than a month, in the main fight of UFC 269, Charles of the Bronx e Dustin poirier they have one of the most anticipated duels of the year, winning gold in the lightweight division (up to 70,3 kg). The fight could also mark Poirier's farewell to the category.

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In a recent interview with the North American website “MMA Junkie”, Dustin poirier denied rumors about his possible retirement after the fight on December 11th, but left open the possibility of moving up to welterweight (up to 77 kg) if he wins the lightweight belt. According to “Diamante”, his intention is not to try to have the greatest number of title defenses.

“No, I’m not retiring. I'm 32 years old, man. I feel good. You see how I'm moving here today, I feel good, I'm having fun. At most I will move up a division. I'll probably go to 77 kg. Honestly, my goal is not to try to have the most belt defenses. I do not know, let's see. One day at a time. None of this is reality before I have my hand raised on December 11th. I need to do this before I get into these conversations, because I don't know what's next. I live my life one day at a time,” Poirier said.

In the UFC since 2011, Dustin poirier He fought most of his career as a featherweight (up to 65,7 kg). Since moving up to lightweight in 2015, the North American has become one of the organization's main fighters, even winning the interim belt against Max Holloway and obtaining other notable victories over fighters such as Justin gaethje, Eddie Alvarez and Conor McGregor (twice).

Charles of the Bronx, who also fought part of his career at featherweight, became lightweight champion by knocking out Michael chandler No. UFC 262, in May. Against Poirier, the Brazilian is looking for the first defense of his belt.

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