Khabib Nurmagomedov has some shocking advice for Dustin Poirier. In a recent interaction on the ‘Pound 4 Pound’ show, ‘The Eagle’ doubled down on the future prospects of ‘Diamond.’ Much to everyone’s surprise, the UFC icon opined that Poirier should hang up his gloves for good now the time has come.
“I think Poirier have to stop fighting. I think he’s finished. Justin Gaethje, Khabib, Dustin Poirier, Tony Ferguson. This is old school brother. Stop fighting,” said Nurmagomedov.
However, the Dagestani fighter did not detail why exactly he was asking Poirier to retire. In reality, Dustin Poirier himself is in no mood to say goodbye.
Khabib thinks Dustin Poirier should retire:
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“I think Poirier have to stop fighting. I think he’s finished.
Justin Gaethje, Khabib, Dustin Poirier, Tony Ferguson. This is old school brother. Stop fighting.”
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After putting up a brave fight against the UFC lightweight champion, Islam Makhachev, the 30-9 fighter failed to win the belt. While most people thought that was the end of Poirier, he announced his willingness to come back for yet another match. Despite the ‘Diamond’ calling out Makhachev for a title rematch, the possibilities of the same are quite bleak. However, Dana White recently dropped an interesting update on Poirier’s UFC future.
Dana White Has Plans For Dustin Poirier
Dana White recently had a major update for Dustin Poirier. Following the conclusion of UFC Tampa, the UFC head honcho opined that Poirier’s farewell match is currently under consideration. “We’re in the middle of talks for him with something that he wants to do for the end of his career,” said White.
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As a matter of fact, Poirier has already announced that he will be returning to the UFC for one more time. Thus, his fans would surely want the ‘Diamond’ to leave the octagon with his head held high. Thus, with the bout already in progress, it remains to be seen who the mystery opponent turns out to be.
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