Dustin Poirier unscathed from UFC 299, teases immediate return for title fight against Islam Makhachev

Will Dustin Poirier fight Islam Makhachev next? Well, it looks like fans may get an answer to that question soon. After a dominant performance against Benoit Saint-Denis at UFC 299, Poirier showed he's here to stay. His victory led everyone to believe that he should next face Islam Makhachev for the title.

But will he be next in line for a title shot at lightweight? There has been no official announcement about this match, but his recent X (formerly Twitter) post by Championship Round may suggest something else.

Dustin Poirier hints at title fight in recent social media posts

At 35 years old, Dustin Poirier has very limited chances to win the lightweight title. However, his last performance at UFC 299 showed no signs of slowing down for him. After his victory, “The Diamond” expressed interest in fighting Islam Makhachev.

The champion responded to this claim, but also pointed out that due to UFC 300, he doesn't have an opponent in the division. Makhachev and Poirier exchanged words with each other and even mocked each other on social media. However, a recent post by Dustin Poirier on X (formerly Twitter) could hint at a possible fight between the two.

'The Diamond' shared a photo of him working out with the caption: “It looks like you're back to work.” This post has received a lot of attention from fans, and an official announcement is currently awaited. Poirier has yet to win the lightweight title, despite being one of the most talented fighters in the division.

However, it now appears that the 35-year-old may get his chance soon. Poirier has a huge following as a fighter, and one of his biggest fans is 56-year-old Joe Rogan. In a recent podcast, he pointed out some of “The Diamond's” greatest strengths.

Joe Rogan describes Dustin Poirier as 'evil' on episode of JRE Podcast

When Dustin Poirier decided to face BSD at UFC 299, many felt this was the end for the veteran fighter. However, Poirier proved everyone wrong by knocking him out in the second round. Before the match, Joe Rogan famously appeared on his JRE podcast and shared his thoughts on “The Diamond.” He pointed out one of the former interim champion's biggest strengths during his podcast. He said, “He's a dangerous mother, but Poirier has an advantage.” [in] stand up. “

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The 56-year-old also pointed out Poirier's outstanding talent, saying: “Everything is evil [about Poirier]. His leg kicks are bad and his strikes are bad. I can't beat him. ” Logan then mentioned his stamina, claiming that it would be difficult to beat him going into the third and fourth rounds.

Poirier is undoubtedly one of the best fighters in the division. Despite all his skills, he is still waiting to win the lightweight title. His recent posts may hint at a possible fight, but we're still waiting for an official announcement.

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