Dustin Poirier has actually countered at Justin Gaethje after being called out for a trilogy battle by his veteran competitor.
The previous light-weight interim champs have each knocked the other out throughout their professions, and are now heading into their last battles. Poirier simply lost his 3rd effort at undeniable gold, while Gaethje has actually been beat in his 2 shots.
And with Gaethje now considering up a go back to action following his BMF title loss to Max Holloway at UFC 300, he has actually called Poirier on his hitlist. Fans are eager to see the set face off when again, however the Louisana local has actually guaranteed to hang up his gloves after another.
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Justin Gaethje names Dustin Poirier on hitlist for resurgence battle
After taking a prolonged break from even training after his newest defeat, Justin Gaethje is now starting the procedure of making a return to the octagon. He has actually called a four-man list of possible challengers for that ultimate bout, with a variety of interesting matches possibly on the horizon.
“I have a list,” Gaethje informed media in Las Vegas the other day. “I believe Dan Hooker, (Charles) Oliveira, (Dustin) Poirier, and (Alexander) Volkanovski is a list of 4 individuals that I believe any of those would provide for me what I require to do to return in the (title) image.”
Justin Gaethje exposes his “list of 4 individuals that I believe provide for me what I require to do to return in (the title mix).”
— Dan Hooker
— Charles Oliveira
— Dustin Poirier
— Alexander Volkanovski pic.twitter.com/XeEJtjm8fo
— MMA Junkie (@MMAJunkie) September 13, 2024
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He still harbours aspirations of combating Islam Makhachev for the undeniable gold, and he might get his desire in a department that is moving gradually. The champ is presently nursing an injury before protecting his belt versus Arman Tsarukyan, and needs to Gaethje win his next outing a chance might be waiting.
“I’m not out of it today,” Gaethje stated of the present world title photo. He is still ranked number 3 in the department, and is quite thought about at the world level in the sport. “I’m not out of it tomorrow. This sport is so insane, like I stated Poirier lost to me and after that got to defend the belt.
“I do not think I have actually reached that point (of not having the ability to win undeniable gold), whether I’m the champ or not, who understands, it’s so tough to put a time if I ever go to sleep like I simply did (versus Holloway), I’m done.”
Dustin Poirier counters at Justin Gaethje’s callout
Following his being called on the Gaethje hitlist, Dustin Poirier required to social networks to let fans understand that he had an interest in the battle.