Dustin Poirier talks about his next commitment and reveals fighters in the category that make him 'nervous'

D. Poirier talks about fighters who make him nervous before the fight (Photo: Reproduction/Instagram)

Former champion of the under 70kg category, Dustin poirier wants to return to the octagon after victory over Michael chandler No. UFC 281. Protagonist of several electrifying fights in the organization, the fighter opened up and spoke about his next steps. Interested in a rematch against Justin gaethje, 'The Diamond', as he is known, revealed that his former rival is one of the athletes who make him nervous before the confrontation.

“It’s a fight that makes me nervous. When I hear a name and get nervous, it's motivation. That's the kind of fight I like. Same thing with Chandler. When I heard Chandler's name, when they called me with Michael chandler, I was nervous, because I knew the danger of this type of fight, and that's what motivates me. Same thing with Justin. If they call me and suggest his name, maybe that will happen. Let’s see,” Poirier told 'FanSided MMA'.

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Currently second in the lightweight rankings, Dustin seeks to remain active in the organization. When he faced Gaethje, the athlete triumphed in the fourth round by knocking out his opponent. At 34 years old, the veteran has accumulated 29 victories and seven setbacks in his career.

Protagonist of 'Fight of the Night' in UFC 286, Justin gaethje was open to a rematch against Poirier, but claimed that Charles of the Bronx is your main target. According to the fighter, he looked like an 'idiot' in the confrontation against the Brazilian and is looking to improve in his second appearance.