‘I Think We’re Gonna Hear It Soon’

Dustin Poirier might not know what’s subsequent for him contained in the Octagon, however he expects that to alter actual quickly.

‘The Diamond’ is contemporary off a spectacular come-from-behind victory over Benoit Saint-Denis at UFC 299 final month. The spectacular win instantly caught the eye of reigning light-weight champion Islam Makhachev, who is keen to search out himself an opponent for a summertime return.

With Makahchev’s most viable title challengers — Justin Gaethje, Charles Oliveira, and Arman Tsarukyan — all booked for UFC 300 on Saturday evening (April 13), Poirier seems to be in the suitable place on the proper time.

Showing on the This Past Weekend podcast with Theo Von, Poirier revealed that he has not but heard from the UFC relating to his potential title battle with the ‘Dagestani Destroyer,’ however believes he’ll know one thing within the close to future.

“I don’t know what’s subsequent, however I believe we’re gonna hear it quickly,” Poirier stated with confidence.

Dustin Poirier has fought for and didn’t stroll away with the 155-pound crown on two separate events, the primary coming in opposition to UFC Corridor of Famer Khabib Nurmagomedov in September 2019. Poirier misplaced by way of a third-round rear-naked choke. Two years later, he fought his means again to a second title alternative, this time in opposition to then-champion Charles Oliveira. ‘The Diamond’ suffered the identical destiny, tapping out to an RNC in spherical three.

Poirier is 2-2 in his final 4 fights and continues to be clinging onto his spot because the No. 3 ranked light-weight on this planet.

Will Dustin Poirier be the primary light-weight fighter to problem Makhachev?

As for Islam Makhachev, the light-weight king has defended his title twice since capturing his crown at UFC 280 — each in opposition to former featherweight titleholder Alexander Volkanovski. His first battle with ‘The Nice’ was hailed by many because the 2023 Struggle of the Yr and instantly generated requires a rematch.

Eight months later, followers acquired their want. Sadly, the circumstances weren’t optimum, notably for Volkanovski who stepped into the fight on 10 days’ notice. He finally misplaced the bout by way of a first-round head-kick KO.

If Makhachev does certainly battle Dustin Poirier later this 12 months, it is going to be the Dagestani’s first time defending the strap in opposition to an precise light-weight contender.