Poirier excited and motivated after his brutal victory. Dustin did not waste time and challenged the champion Makhachev on social networks: “Islam – in June”. Makhachev, the holder of the lightweight title himself, did not owe an answer.
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— Makhachev Islam (@MAKHACHEVMMA) March 11, 2024
It seems that Poirier deliberately chose June to challenge Makhachev to a fight. Islam is currently fasting because it is the time of Ramadan, and MMA fighters rarely compete during this time. By scheduling the fight in June, Poirier will give Islam plenty of time to get back to his best form in the cage.
So far, UFC president Dana White has not commented on the future plans of the duel between Makhachev and Poirier, so for now it would be too early to judge a possible fight between the two.
The 32-year-old Makhachev last fought in the octagon in October 2023 at UFC 294, defeating Alexander Volkanovsky in a rematch with a first-round knockout. He has 25 wins and one loss. On the other hand, the 35-year-old Poirier has won 30 victories and suffered eight losses.
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2024-03-11 15:56:52
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