Morning Report: Dustin Poirier responds to Islam Makhachev, says ‘I’ve done more in MMA than he has’

Dustin Poirier desires to get his fingers on Islam Makhachev.

The UFC light-weight division is at all times on fireplace and delivers thrilling matchups. UFC 300 will play host to 2 large bouts within the weight class subsequent month, pitting 4 prime contenders towards one another, three of whom have beforehand held titles in some variation.

BMF champion Justin Gaethje and the previous undisputed light-weight king Charles Oliveira have been talked about as probably the most logical following choices for the present champion, Islam Makhachev. Nonetheless, every will first must make their instances additional by making an attempt to attain massive wins over former featherweight champion Max Holloway and rising celebrity Arman Tsarukyan. In the meantime, one-time interim title holder Poirier (30-8, 1 NC) obtained again within the win column with an enormous second-round knockout of Benoit Saint Denis at UFC 299. The divisional timing has seemingly opened up a door for “The Diamond” again to an early title shot.

“100%, that’s what I need,” Poirier advised MMA Junkie of a title shot (h/t MMA Mania). “If I may decide a battle, the title battle is my selection. That’s what I need.”

Poirier and Makhachev have already said how they’re prepared to battle subsequent. The champion has focused a June return, which Poirier just lately mentioned isn’t too quickly after his win earlier this month.

In the end, Makhachev sees “no different choice” and doesn’t essentially see Poirier deserving of being his next title challenger. He desires to remain lively, although, and Poirier is out there. That mentality triggered a retort from Louisiana’s most interesting when introduced to him over the weekend.

“That’s on him,” Poirier mentioned. I’ve accomplished extra within the sport of combined martial arts than he has. I’ve been round a very long time. I used to be doing this earlier than it was cool, and I’m nonetheless right here — nonetheless right here doing it on the highest degree. I can beat anyone on the earth, and I hope he’s subsequent.

“That’s the one factor left for me to do. You understand, I’ve accomplished every little thing else within the sport of combined martial arts. I’ve created enterprise. Enterprise, a number of companies. I’ve headlined so many playing cards. I’ve been 30 occasions within the UFC octagon. My household is about. Like, I’ve accomplished every little thing I’ve got down to do however seize the title, and that’s the one factor left for me to do, and that’s what I need.”

Ought to the bout occur subsequent for 155-pound gold, a Makhachev (25-1) win would tie him for the divisional title protection report at three after he earned back-to-back victories over Alexander Volkanovski final yr.

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The extra Serj, the higher.

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Mauricio Ruffy (9-1) vs. Jamie Mullarkey (17-7); UFC 301, Could 4

Alex Caceres (21-14) vs. Sean Woodson (11-1-1); UFC St. Louis, Could 11

Adrian Yanez (16-5) vs. Vinicius Salvador (14-6); UFC Vegas 92, Could 18

Nate Maness (15-3) vs. Jimmy Flick (17-7); UFC Vegas 93, June 15

Adam Fugitt (9-4) vs. Josh Quinlan (6-2); UFC Vegas 93, June 15

Jason Jackson (18-4) vs. Ramazan Kuramagomedov (12-0); Bellator Dublin, June 22

Cody Durden (16-5-1) vs. Carlos Hernandez (9-3); UFC 303, June 29

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I nonetheless have a sense the UFC will wait to see what occurs after UFC 300 to a minimum of supply one of many light-weight winners a battle with Islam. It doesn’t matter what, it might be clever of them to not make a shorter turnaround with much less preparation for somebody of the champion’s caliber. You by no means know, although.

Thanks for studying!

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Final Week’s Outcomes:

Friday: 89% of 539 complete votes answered “Sure” when requested, “Should Demetrious Johnson have received pay-per-view points for those UFC events he fought on?”

Thursday: 54% of 327 complete votes answered “Equal curiosity/uninterest degree” when requested, “Which boxing match interests you more?”

Wednesday: 59% of 405 complete votes answered “Rose Namajunas” when requested, “Who wins this weekend?” Namajunas defeated Amanda Ribas by way of unanimous determination in UFC Vegas 89’s major occasion.

Tuesday: 94% of 543 complete votes answered “No” when requested, “Will we ever see Sean O’Malley vs. Chito Vera 3?”

Monday: 73% of 449 complete votes answered “Khabib Nurmagomedov” when requested, “Who in their prime is/was a more dangerous fighter?”

Right now’s exit ballot:

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