Fists fly, egos clash, and rumors spread faster than wildfire in MMA. And the latest rumor comes in the form of a potential showdown between Dustin Poirier and Colby Covington. But, as are all things, it is not as straightforward as it seems.
Poirier has just thrown a bucket of cold water on that speculation. In a recent chat with Fight Bananas, Poirier didn’t mince words. He declared that he would never be interested in fighting Covington.
“[Colby] will never make money with me. It’s B.S.” said Poirier.
Let’s rewind a bit. Poirier is coming off a tough loss against Islam Makhachev at UFC 302. It was his third shot at UFC gold, and it slipped through his fingers. But he is still a big draw. He’s like the people’s champ, minus the fancy belt. His dynamic fighting style and grit have made him a fan favorite.
So, fans got excited when rumors started swirling about a Covington fight. But Poirier’s confident tone suggests otherwise. So, while this fight might be off the table, ‘The Diamond’s card is far from empty. Fans will be anticipating his next move.
Dustin Poirier Hints At His Next Fight Announcement
Poirier’s last dance in the octagon wasn’t exactly a fairy tale. Islam Makhachev played the role of a dream killer for him at UFC 302; that loss stung. But ‘The Diamond’ has been through wars and tasted gold, and now, he is teasing fans with “big news.”
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For a minute, fans thought Poirier might hang up his gloves. Three shots at the undisputed title, three heartbreaks, and maybe it was time to rest. But Poirier is not ready to ride off into the sunset just yet. He’s got that fire in his belly, and he told his fans with a cryptic message.
“Big news coming soon. Uno Mas,” wrote Poirier in an Instagram story.
So, what’s the deal with this “big news” he’s teasing? Could it be Charles Oliveira? Their last fight ended with Poirier tapping out. Or maybe it’s Justin Gaethje? Talk about a trilogy for the ages! Whoever the fighter is, this may very well be Poirier’s last rodeo. He has been through generations of fighters, and this might be the final fight that brings the end of his era.
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