Poirier, the present quantity 4 ranked light-weight challenger, has but to function since final summer time, the place he headlined UFC 302 in his third undisputed title cost within the promotion.
And dropping an eventual fifth spherical submission loss to present pound-for-pound primary, Lafayette striker, Dustin Poirier compelled the champion to the ultimate body, earlier than succumbing to a D’Arce choke stoppage.
Dustin Poirier confirms he won’t battle at UFC 314 in Miami
Confirming earlier than the flip of the 12 months how he plans to make at the very least one last Octagon battle earlier than possible hanging up his gloves for good, Poirier has now confirmed he won’t be preventing at UFC 314 in April — in a return to his coaching middle in ‘The Sunshine State.
Stunningly providing to battle on only a day’s discover final week at UFC 311 following the withdrawal of surging contender, Arman Tsarukuyan, Louisianan striker, Poirier boldly endorsed the possibility to welcome unbeaten featherweight champion, Ilia Topuria to the light-weight ranks later this annum.
Moreover, off the again of his pair of victories over present BMF titleholder, Max Holloway, former interim gold holder, Poirier has welcomed the possibility to tackle the Hawaiian fan-favorite in a trilogy battle in a bid to lastly snatch the coveted symbolic belt.
Most not too long ago scoring a win in Miami in April of final 12 months, Poirier ended the streak of French contender, Benoit Saint-Denis with a rallying second spherical knockout win in a co-main occasion slot.
