Potential Poirier vs. Makhachev Fight Timing Discussed: At UFC 299, Dustin Poirier subdued his previous detractors. Due to his outstanding record, Benoit Saint-Denis was regarded as the favorite, which presented him with a formidable opponent. Particularly after his knockout loss to Gaethje, many experts questioned Poirier’s motivation, and his advanced age was also considered detrimental to his career.
Poirier, on the other hand, disproved this notion by knocking out Saint-Denis in the second round; the bout was unanimously regarded as the evening’s pinnacle of combat.
Before the occurrence, conjecture surrounded Poirier’s potential early retirement, given his explicit declaration of a professional sunset.
His remarkable victory in the competition, however, puts an end to such rumors and returns him to the headlines.
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Machhachev, following Ramadan
After his monumental victory, professional American mixed martial artist Dustin Poirier was ecstatic and inspired. He immediately issued a social media challenge to the champion, Islam Makhachev, by tweeting “Islam in June” last night.
The Dagestani champion Islam Makhachev, who had previously wished Dustin well at the conclusion of the bout, swiftly replied and reposted the message from his potential opponent featuring two hands sealing a deal and sword emoticons.
Dustin Poirier appears to have deliberately selected June as the date on which to challenge Makhachev to a contest. Makhachev is presently observing Ramadan by fasting; competitions among MMA combatants during this time are uncommon. By scheduling the bout for June, Poirier will provide Islam with sufficient time to recuperate and return to peak condition.
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