Cormier publicly defends who Makhachev should face next: 'biggest fight'

Daniel Cormier poses with Islam makhachev and lightweight belt. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram

Amid great expectations about who will be his next opponent, Islam makhachev for the lightweight title (up to 70,3kg.), Daniel Cormier did not hesitate to publicly support Dustin poirier. Aware that Dana White plans to concede a chance by winning Charles of the Bronx x Arman Tsarukyan, the commentator echoed in favor of his compatriot.

“This is a situation that no one loses in the UFC. Islam wants to fight, so I think it should happen as soon as possible. I love it, Bookmark it now. Makhachev vs. Poirier. It would be a huge fight. It would, in fact, be the biggest fight that Islam makhachev already had in terms of box office”, declared Cormier on his channel YouTube.

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winner in UFC 299, Dustin poirier had a verbal agreement with Makhachev to become the next title challenger. After both woke up, the athletes began provocations on social media and raised expectations about a possible confrontation. Despite the scenario, Dana White did not comment on the matter and avoided giving the North American a chance.

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

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Moreover, Charles of the Bronx, Arman Tsarukyan e Justin gaethje They live with the expectation of winning in their next fight and receiving the desired chance to face the lightweight champion. In his first statement, Dana White had confirmed that the next challenger would be the Brazilian or Armenian.