Dustin Poirier sends stern FOUR-WORD message to Dana White, Team Khabib, and Islam Makhachev

Dustin Poirier is ready to snatch the 155 pound gold at UFC 302 on June 1.

Dustin Poirier sends stern FOUR-WORD message to Dana White, Team Khabib, and Islam Makhachev

Dustin Poirier is sure of his place in the title contention picture, with Islam Makhachev (Source: IMAGO/Instagram)

Dustin Poirier recently rebounded from his knockout loss to Justin Gaethje from UFC 291. Taking on fast-streaking finisher and army veteran Benoit Saint-Denis, he executed a violent KO. This came at the 2:32 mark of Round 2 at UFC 299, thus proving that ‘Diamond’ does outshine when under pressure. However, it’s ‘Diamond’ putting the pressure on now, targeting Islam Makhachev.

Reigning #P4P and 155-pound king Makhachev had told MMA Junkie‘s coverage journo Mike Bohn that he’s open to defending his title against Poirier at UFC 302. However, he hinted that the undeserving Poirier would make do, gibing at his failed submission attempts. The Dagestani seems to be working on build-up with his contradictory baits.

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However, Dustin Poirier knows his worth. An unbothered Poirier told USA TODAY Sports’ Mackenzie Salmon that he has been doing this for a long time. At 30-8 MMA, 22-7 UFC, he entered his 30th outing at UFC 299. Ranked #4 in the lightweight rankings, he doesn’t mind being a title-shot contender above UFC 300’s Charles Oliveira vs. Arman Tsarukyan pairing.

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I Want that belt.
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Hence, the lightweight doused fighting words to the promotion’s taskmaster, and Makhachev’s manager Ali Abdelaziz (Dominance MMA). #4 in the USA TODAY Sports/MMA Junkie rakings, UFC 299’s underdog finished big and promised similar dominance with guillotine holds on Makhachev. One thing’s for sure, Poirier has some big aspirations planned ahead.

What is title-aspirant Dustin Poirier planning ahead?

Dustin Poirier exited Miami with a thrilling knockout finish over lightweight prospect Benoit Saint-Denis (now 13-2 MMA, 5-2 UFC). Following this, ‘Diamond’ soon after engaged in a social media stint with Islam Makhachev. Makhachev, 25-1 MMA, 14-1 UFC, is yet to make a title defense in his weight class. Hence, while he thinks Poirier is undeserving of a title shot, he told MMA Junkie that ought to be next.

What has Dustin Poirier got "cooking"?
What has Dustin Poirier got “cooking”? (Source: Twitter/UFC.go.com)

Poirier has been vibrantly active on his social media accounts. Eyeing the gold next, he doesn’t mind some flairs. Replying to a fan account, he accordingly even prompted a WWE-esque ladder match with former rivals Conor McGregor and Michael Chandler. Here’s some more high-octane Twitter snippets from the fighter recently –

His mentioning of “cooking” some new prospects has consequently caught on attention. “Poirier’s Louisiana Style” hot sauce has a multi-year UFC deal as the go-to Official condiment. However, whether or not Poirier hints something similar, is anyone’s guess.

Despite an uneasy alliance with Anheuser-Busch’s Bud Light, UFC maintains a strong link with its $100 million sponsor. Porier was welcomed to the official Bud Light team and even mentioned not having “any stress being in line” with the brands’ woes. UFC 299 onward, Bud Light has increased media and brand showcasing. Poirier is aiming to take on Islam Mackhachev at some point this year for the lightweight gold. He might have something exciting on the way for that.

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