The fight game has a way of writing unexpected stories, and Dustin Poirier’s latest chapter might be his most intriguing yet. The Louisiana native has been a staple in the UFC’s lightweight division for what feels like forever. From his early days as a scrappy featherweight to becoming one of the most respected fighters in the sport, Poirier’s journey has been nothing short of remarkable.
Fresh off his encounter with Islam Makhachev at UFC 302, Poirier has been dropping hints about hanging up his gloves. But ‘The Diamond’ wants one last sparkle in the octagon as he called out Max Holloway for a trilogy bout with the BMF belt on the line.
“Last Dance,” wrote Poirier in a fan’s comment.
Their first meeting back in 2012 saw a young Dustin Poirier submitting a UFC-debuting Holloway with a slick triangle armbar. Fast forward seven years to their second clash at UFC 236. Fans witnessed an absolute barn-burner for the interim lightweight title. Poirier walked away with his hand raised again. The fight was a masterclass in striking from both men, who had fans on their feet for all five rounds.
What makes this potential trilogy so appealing is the evolution of both fighters. And both fighters are coming off title fight losses. Holloway’s recent loss to Ilia Topuria and Poirier’s loss to Islam Makhachev make this a fight that makes perfect sense.
Dustin Poirier Pitches A 4-Man BMF Tournament
The fight game occasionally needs someone to shake things up, and Poirier recently dropped a bombshell. The Louisiana native cooked up the idea of a four-man BMF tournament. The participants include himself, Justin Gaethje, Max Holloway, and Dan Hooker.
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Poirier was looking to turn his retirement party into an event for the ages. The proposed lineup reads the best fighters in the two divisions. There is Justin Gaethje, who makes sure to get a Fight of the Night bonus every time. Then there’s Holloway, the current BMF champ. Add Dan Hooker, the lanky Kiwi who entertains fans in every five-round war he has ever been in. And thus makes a recipe for beautiful violence.
Dustin Poirier wants to do it all in one night. While the UFC hasn’t hosted a one-night tournament since 1999, Dana White’s response of “Sounds fun” has fans crossing their fingers. It remains to be seen whether Poirier gets his wish for this one-of-a-kind tournament.
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