Dustin Poirier headlined UFC 302 against Lightweight champion and the number one pound-for-pound fighter Islam Makhachev. Unfortunately, Poirier could not achieve his goal of becoming a UFC champion, as he fell short in his third title fight. In his most recent title bout against Makhachev, Poirier was ultimately choked out.
Despite this disappointing loss, Poirier found motivation in his daughter following the defeat at UFC 302. Though he could not capture the championship, his daughter helped him recover after the setback.
Dustin Poirier’s Daughter Offers Comfort Amidst UFC 302 Loss
In an interview on The MMA Hour with Ariel Helwani, Dustin Poirier discussed his interim title fight. Helwani asked Poirier about not winning an undisputed UFC championship belt. Poirier revealed that his daughter provided him with perspective and comfort following his title fight defeats. She told him, “It’s okay, Dad. Some people don’t have any belts. You have one right here.”
Poirier’s daughter acknowledged her father’s achievement of winning an interim UFC title, recognizing its significance despite not securing the undisputed title. While Poirier is contemplating retirement after his loss, he hasn’t decided yet, though he seems inclined.
Poirier’s future remains uncertain right now, as he hasn’t confirmed retirement or announced plans for future fights, indicating that he is still deliberating on the outcome.
Despite falling short against Makhachev, Poirier showcased his status as one of the top lightweights globally, pushing the champion to his limits for nearly five rounds. The uncertainty surrounding his retirement remains, and only time will reveal the outcome of this situation.
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