“We can make that work,” Vicente Luque ready to welcome Dustin Poirier to 170-pound club after RDA win

Vincente Luque is ready to welcome Dustin Poirier to the welterweight division after triumphant win over Rafael dos Anjos at UFC on ESPN 51.

“We can make that work,” Vicente Luque ready to welcome Dustin Poirier to 170-pound club after RDA win

Vicente Luque is ready to welcome Dustin Poirier to the welterweight division ( Image source: L/R- Getty Images )

Vicente Luque has emerged as a strong contender in the welterweight division. His sights are now set on a potential clash with Dustin Poirier at 170 pounds. Luque made a triumphant return to the octagon. His return to the UFC on ESPN 51 after a year of recovery from injury was nothing short of spectacular.

He faced former champion Rafael dos Anjos, and their welterweight main event bout concluded with Luque securing a unanimous decision victory. This victory marked a pivotal moment for Luque. It broke his two-fight losing streak, allowing him to regain confidence after his previous knockout loss to Geoff Neal. The victory against dos Anjos not only showcased Luque’s resilience but also solidified his position in the welterweight division.

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Post-fight, Luque expressed his eagerness to take on any top-five welterweight fighter. However, should the timing not align for such a matchup, he expressed his willingness to face off against Dustin Poirier. Poirier, a former interim UFC champion, has hinted at the possibility of moving up from the lightweight division. Following his head-kick knockout loss to Justin Gaethje in their “BMF” title bout at UFC 291, Poirier’s next move remains uncertain.

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Luque’s interest in a potential showdown with Poirier was evident. He stated, “I think I would love to welcome Dustin Poirier if he needs somebody”. “He said he might go to 170 so who knows, we can make that work.” With Poirier contemplating a move to the 170-pound division, the door appears open for this intriguing clash between two accomplished fighters.

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Will Dustin Poirier accept Vicente Luque’s invite to the welterweight division?

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Will Dustin Poirier accept Vicente Luque’s invite to the welterweight division ( Image source: YouTube)

The question remains whether Poirier will embrace the opportunity to face Luque. The matchup would align with Dustin Poirier’s preference for challenging opponents who evoke a sense of fear and uncertainty.

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As Luque continues to make his mark in the welterweight division, the potential clash with Poirier adds an element of excitement to the MMA landscape. Dustin Poirier has a longer record in the UFC than Vicente Luque. Poirier stands with a professional record of 29 wins and 8 losses and 1 no-contest. Meanwhile, Luque stands with a record of 22 wins, 9 losses, and 1 no-contest.

Should this matchup come to fruition, it promises to be a collision of skills and determination between two highly respected fighters. Luque’s victory over dos Anjos showcased his versatility, as he executed an impressive eight takedowns throughout the five-round battle. With this win, Luque secured his second decision victory out of his 15 career UFC triumphs.

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