Daniel Cormier highlights worrying factor in Dustin Poirier's last performance in the octagon

Dustin poirier in victory over Benoit Saint-Denis. (Photo: Reproduction/Instagram/UFC)

Despite breaking the bank and starring in a gala performance in front of Benoit Saint-Denis No. UFC 299, Dustin poirier raised concerns in Daniel Cormier. Keeping an eye on his compatriot's confrontation, the MMA veteran pointed out a negative factor in the performance of the former interim lightweight champion (up to 70,3kg) and did not omit an analysis when giving his opinion on his channel. YouTube.

“You know what was a little worrying for me? Dustin seemed to be, his body language wasn't very good at the end of the first round. If you ask me, it didn't look good. It looked like he was a little frustrated because the guy kept knocking him down,” Cormier said.

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Victorious by knockout in the second round, Dustin had difficulty dealing with the strategy applied by his rival in the opening round. In order to avoid falls, the North American resorted to applying guillotines whenever the Frenchman attempted a takedown close to the fence. Instructed by the coaches, the veteran was warned not to risk submission attempts.

Dustin poirier won Benoit Saint-Denis (dir.) in UFC 299. Photo: Reproduction/Twitter @UFCNews

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Despite the comment made by the commentator, Poirier expects to become the next challenger for the title. In a verbal agreement made with Islam makhachev, Dustin awaits Ultimate's decision to choose him as the Russian's opponent in his next appearance. So far, the fighter has not triumphed on the two occasions he has competed for the category's linear belt.