Poirier (left) is close to a title shot. Photo: Disclosure / Twitter / UFC
the phase of Dustin poirier It's exciting. The American, who has only one defeat in his last nine appearances, won the 'fight of the year' against Justin Gaethje at UFC Glendale, last Saturday (14). With a respectable recent record, the number three in the lightweight ranking dreams of the chance to fight for the category belt. Even Dana White, president of the UFC, surrendered to 'The Diamond' moment.
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In an interview with the FOX Sports channel in the United States, the director praised Poirier's performance against Gaethje and placed the fighter as a possible first challenger for the Russian's belt. Khabib Nurmagomedov.
“It was impressive (the win at UFC Glendale). Gaethje is a very respected guy in the division, very tough. It was a great night. Poirier is definitely a possible challenger, he's one of the guys who called me last week to get the fight. Thank God I didn't do that," White said, noting that Dustin had offered to replace Max Holloway, in the fight for the lightweight belt, at UFC 223.
Poirier has an MMA record of 23 wins, five losses and one No Contest in his MMA career. The North American, from the ATT team, currently occupies third place in the lightweight rankings. But with Conor McGregor, first in the division, facing problems with the US Justice and Tony Ferguson, second in the standings, with a serious knee injury, he can take advantage of the moment and jump the queue for the title.
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