Dustin Poirier is one of the most celebrated veterans in the UFC. The Louisiana native has fought in many wars over the years. The following week, he will be in his third title fight in the octagon against Islam Makhachev, with two failed attempts at the title. In an interview, he revealed why this fight might be the last one for Dusitn in the cage.
The UFC has the best MMA stars from all over the world. Climbing the rankings and competing for the UFC title is not easy, and recently, in an interview, Poirier weighed down on the same.
Dustin Poirier on the Pressure of His Title Fight
Dustin Poirier has been fighting the best guys in the Lightweight division for over a decade. The man has been in some big fights over the past many years. The Lightweight great was seen talking about dealing with the pressure of climbing the rankings to acquire the title shot and recently fighting for the title. In an interview with SHAK MMA, Dustin said,
I’m not going to climb the ladder again. I’ve been doing this a long time. It’s a very selfish sport. I’m ready to be a father and be a husband and be home and be into a routine. I wouldn’t say I can’t do it again. I can do it again. It’s just – this is it for me.
Dustin Poirier clarified that he is done with his love for mixed martial arts. He has won many fights in the octagon but cannot fight for the rest of his life. He mentioned that he is ready to move into the next stage of his life and be a father and a husband rather than a top-notch UFC Lightweight.
It will be sad for MMA fans to see their beloved Dustin finally call it a career inside the octagon. Regardless of the result in UFC 302, Poirier will stay a UFC legend in the octagon. Dustin previously fought for the title twice against Khabib Nurmagomedov and Charles Oliveira. He got submitted in both the fights in the cage.
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Dustin is entering the fight against Islam Makhachev as a heavy underdog and will have to deal with the grappling of Islam Makhachev. Makhachev is the pound-for-pound number one for a good reason and has submitted many of his opponents in the cage.
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