“It appears that he desires it. And I want it,” Poirier stated in reference to a possible championship matchup between Makhachev and News. “I have no idea how many fights are left in me. I still feel fantastic. My age is 35 000 years. We age in dog years, but I still feel terrific. I would like the opportunity to compete for the gold belt, if that is possible.”
Poirier “didn’t deserve” the title, but Mahkachev stated on MMA Junkie that he wanted to challenge Poirier for the title before Poirier spoke with News
Many anticipate that this summer, at UFC 302, a fight of such nature will take place; Poirier has implied that it may be his 39th and last fight as a professional.
As he puts it, “That’s the only box I have unchecked.” Poirier has never won an uncontested title bout in his professional career.
In addition, he “wants to give up the sport.” I don’t want to retire from the game.” In other words, he wants to take off his gloves while he still has energy.
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