UFC commentator bets that Poirier will 'jump the queue' and become Makhachev's next opponent

D. Poirier (photo) is currently third in the UFC lightweight rankings. (Photo: Reproduction/Instagram)

Keeping an eye on the troubled scenario that lightweight (up to 70,3kg.) is developing, Michael Bisping did not hesitate to defend that Dustin poirier 'jump the queue' and become the next challenger for the category title reigned by Islam makhachev. After the North American's victory in UFC 299, the Ultimate commentator bet that the veteran will face the champion in June.

“Maybe the winner of Charles Oliveira x Arman Tsarukyan can face Justin gaethje. But I'm telling you now, don't be surprised if they escalate (Dustin poirier x Islam Makachev). Dustin poirier deserves it, and at his age, he's chasing opportunities," Bisping said on his YouTube channel. YouTube.

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Despite guaranteeing that he has no information from within Ultimate for a possible confrontation, Bisping relies on what Ali Abdelaziz, Makhachev's manager, says. During the week of UFC 299, the representative of the lightweight champion approached Poirier and offered him a duel in June against the Russian; The North American promptly accepted the invitation and was ready to fight for the title. Despite the episode, Dana White avoided making any decisions after the event.

Islam makhachev overcame Alexander Volkanovsky No. UFC 294. Photo: Reproduction/Twitter/@UFC

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Currently third in the division rankings, Poirier has never managed to become champion in straight title fights. In the two opportunities he had, the athlete was submitted by Khabib Nurmagomedov e Charles of the Bronx.