Dustin Poirier has been a force in the lightweight division for years. He’s faced the best of the best, and he’s got the scars to prove it. But lately, he has been at a crossroads. After falling short in his third bid for the undisputed title at UFC 302, Poirier hinted at hanging up his gloves.
But the Louisiana native decided to give it one more go. But who would be his dance partner for this final fistic tango? The latest cryptic tweet may reveal just that. With just one word, Poirier sent fans into a frenzy. Who could he be referring to?
“Trilogy?” wrote Poirier.
Fans who have seen Dustin Poirier’s career know that only two names emerge with which he can have a rematch. These two are Eddie Alvarez and Justin Gaethje. Alvarez is now no longer in the UFC, and that leaves only one fighter: ‘The Highlight.’
If Dustin Poirier’s message is any indication, fans are in for a treat. He and Justin Gaethje are 1-1 in their last two outings. It will be a final decider of who the best is if the UFC matchmakers honor the fans with this masterpiece of a fight.
Fight Fans Reacted To Dustin Poirier’s Cryptic Tweet
Poirier has been a fan favorite for years. He has left a trail of knocked-out opponents and Fight of the Night bonuses in his wake. The Louisiana-born UFC superstar recently dropped a social media bomb. With a single-word tweet, he set the MMA world ablaze.
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Fight Fans started speculating about who this could be. The theories flew like punches in a bar fight and ranged from Justin Gaethje to, surprisingly, Conor McGregor. Some thought Eddie Alvarez was making a surprise UFC return. A few optimistic souls even suggested Nate Diaz. Here are some of the reactions from fight fans:
One thing’s for sure: Dustin Poirier knows how to keep us on our toes. Whether he is throwing his famous right hook in the octagon or dropping hints on Twitter, he’s got the fans’ attention. Whatever he decides after that, fans will remember ‘The Diamond‘ as more than a fighter. He is a father, a philanthropist, and a damn good hot sauce maker!
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