a It looks like a new big rivalry is brewing for the UFC lightweight champion. islam mahachev (25-1-0) is ready to fight and made it clear that he thinks dustin poirier (30-8-0) is the best option to defend the title.
However, the two are already engaged in a war of words as a potential fight begins to brew at the expense of the UFC's decision.
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“know dustin We don't deserve to fight for the title, but we have no choice at the moment.” Makhachev He told “MMA Junkie.'' “Everyone's busy. I want to fight. I want to fight three times this year. I have to call someone. Poirier is currently free.
“He gave a great performance and scored a beautiful KO. He is free and healthy now. I asked him to fight in June.”
What you should remember is Dustin Poirier defeats Max Holloway A provisional title is on the line for 2019.But then he was defeated Khabib Nurmagomedov At UFC 242 during unification.
5 years later, 5 wins in 7 games (2 of which were vs. mcgregor), “The Diamond” appears to be very close to a new opportunity after the Russian wrote on social media, “Very impressive, Dustin.” Poirier defeated Benoit Saint-Denis at UFC 299.
Poirier answers
However, “he doesn't deserve a title fight” means… Makhachev What I threw apparently produced a response from Poirier side.
“I've done more in the sport of mixed martial arts than he has. I've been in this world for a long time. I've been doing this before he was, and I'm still here. I is still here doing it.'' “At the highest level. I can beat anyone in the world. I hope he's next,'' he told USA Today Sports. .
Poirier, However, no clue was left as to whether the UFC had contacted him in preparation for a fight (possibly UFC 302). “100% that's what I want. If I could choose one fight, a title fight, that's my choice. That's what I want,” the American said.
The challenge has begun. Now just wait for confirmation.
