Dustin Poirier breaks disappointing news about much-awaited fight for UFC 300

Dustin Poirier shuts down rumors of a potential fight against Nate Diaz at UFC 300. Diaz has continuously tweeted about a UFC return in recent weeks.

Dustin Poirier breaks disappointing news about much-awaited fight for UFC 300

Dustin Poirier, famed for fighitng Conor McGregor, shuts down Nate Diaz for UFC 300 (Source: IMAGO/Twitter)

Dustin Poirier and Nate Diaz facing off at UFC 300 remains a dream scenario for many fans. The two never did end up locking horns in the octagon. They almost fought each other at UFC 230, but various problems led to the bout cancelation. Poirier has not fought since his knockout loss to Justin Gaethje at UFC 291. Recently, the fighter cleared the air around his inactivity and desired to fight at UFC 300.

Nate Diaz has started to post cryptic tweets about his return following the Jake Paul boxing bout. The cryptic tweets even led Poirier to reply to Diaz on X. A fan account, @NateDiazShadow, tagged Poirier on X, asking if there was a chance for a face-off at UFC 300. To which the fighter blatantly added:

No it ain't happening...
Dustin Poirier via X
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The two were supposed to face each other in 2018, but Poirier withdrew due to injury. Since then, talk of a fight between the two has grabbed headlines every year. The two had a fiery staredown at UFC 230 (25th Anniversary), which fueled more expectations. Hopes for a face-off were reinstigated again, with Diaz dropping a teaser for a UFC 300 comeback very recently.

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Back in early 2023, “Diamond” had labeled Diaz as the one who got away. Diaz faced Tony Ferguson before leaving the UFC. Any fight against Poirier will have to come under the UFC banner. This also means that Diaz and the UFC will need to agree on a new contract before booking a fight against Poirier. The chances of that happening remain slim at the moment.

Dustin Poirier retorts to fan-diss on his money fight aspirations

The trilogy affair between Dustin Poirier and Conor McGregor remains fresh in people’s minds. The last of the bouts saw “The Notorious” dismantling his tibia and fibula in a gruesome manner. Now, a fan had gibed at “Diamond” for not having real title fight aspirations after facing McGregor. The lightweight retorted back to this skillfully and on his own terms.

Dustin Poirier fires back at claims of losing hunger; wishes for CM Punk
Dustin Poirier fires back at claims of losing hunger; wishes for CM Punk (Source: ESPN.go.com/IMAGO)

In a recent interview with MMA Junkie, Poirier divulged that he was currently in a unique spot. The former UFC interim lightweight champion stressed that he was looking for an enticing fight pitch. As such, he also fired back at the claims that he lost his UFC title hunger after the trilogy with Conor McGregor. In a ludicrous and yet exciting manner, the fighter invoked CM Punk in his wishlist. Check out what Poirier tweeted below:

Phillip Jack Brooks, or CM Punk has recently transitioned back to WWE yet again. Poirier used the name of CM Punk to fire back at his haters. The former interim champion has reiterated his desire to fight at UFC 300. However, he might find it hard to find an enticing opponent to fight.

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