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The Diamond Poirier Shines Brighter, Eying Makhachev's Crown
Dustin 'The Diamond' Poirier, the people's champ without an official crown, is on the hunt for UFC lightweight gold. The veteran warrior and crowd favorite has never wrapped the undisputed belt around his waist – although he's held the interim title – he's now laser-focused on claiming the ultimate prize from the reigning lightweight king, Islam Makhachev. Poirier took to Instagram with fiery determination, posting: "Islam Makhachev is next. Time to get to the top." The announcement came after Poirier turned heads at UFC 299 with a stunning knockout of Benoit Saint Denis.
Makhachev, a prodigy of the legendary Khabib Nurmagomedov, has reluctantly accepted the American's challenge; the two agreed to clash swords on June 9th at UFC 302 in Newark, New Jersey. While fans are losing their minds with anticipation, the official confirmation from UFC brass is the only thing pending.
UFC's Lightweight Ladder: Poirier Climbs as Contenders Dwindle
With uncertainty looming over future UFC fights, the lightweight division is abuzz. The Poirier vs Makhachev title fight is gaining serious traction as the potential main event of UFC 302— a mouthwatering matchup for fight aficionados. Makhachev may not seem thrilled, downplaying Poirier’s shot at the title, but admits he's eager for a showdown stating, "He’s the only one available."
The list of viable contenders is shrinking. Charles Oliveira, first in line for October, fell off due to injury and Justin Gaethje, another top fighter, has his hands full with the BMF title fight. Michael Chandler is waiting in the wings for Conor McGregor, leaving fight fans with Poirier as the most eligible challenger to face Makhachev's might.
Dustin Poirier Targets Islam Makhachev for UFC 302 Title Shot
Veteran fighter and fan favorite Dustin Poirier, known as 'The Diamond', is geared up to challenge the reigning lightweight champion, Islam Makhachev. Makhachev, heralded as the successor to Khabib Nurmagomedov, has agreed to defend his title against Poirier. In anticipation, Poirier expressed on Instagram: "Islam Makhachev is the next. It's time to reach the top." After a stunning knockout at UFC 299, Poirier's sights are firmly set on the June 9th bout at UFC 302 in Newark, New Jersey.
Poirier's opportunity arises as potential contenders are tied up with other commitments. Charles Oliveira is set to face Arman Tsarukyan in UFC 300, while Justin Gaethje will be defending his BMF title against Max Holloway. Michael Chandler is still hoping for a summer matchup with Conor McGregor. With these fighters unavailable, Poirier becomes the prime candidate to take on Makhachev.
Despite Makhachev's reservations about Poirier's standing, the match is highly anticipated by fans. As we await official confirmation from the UFC, the bout promises to be a highlight for UFC 302. Stay tuned to Statbet for the latest sports updates and more gripping tales from the ring.
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