Dustin Poirier vows to defeat Nate Diaz in a potential UFC showdown. Poirier’s upcoming fight against Justin Gaethje is seen as a warm-up to the highly anticipated clash with Diaz.
Dustin Poirier, the main event at UFC 291, is confident that he will come out victorious if he ever faces Nate Diaz in the octagon again. Poirier’s upcoming fight against Justin Gaethje in Utah this weekend is seen as a warm-up to a potential showdown with Diaz, who is scheduled to fight Jake Paul on August 5.
Nate Diaz, who left the UFC in 2022, has been inactive since September. However, the 38-year-old made a remarkable comeback in his last fight at UFC 279, where he submitted Tony Ferguson with a fourth-round guillotine choke. After this victory, Diaz left the organization, but there have been rumors of his return.
Poirier and Diaz were originally set to fight at UFC 230 in 2018, but the fight fell through due to contract disputes. Nevertheless, the rivalry between the two fighters remains intense, and Poirier has expressed his willingness to face Diaz once again.
In an interview before UFC 291, Poirier stated, “I don’t look too far ahead and book myself in fights that aren’t even realistic or a possibility until other things happen. If Nate Diaz comes back, I’ll beat him up.”
UFC 291 Fight Results
| Fighter | Result |
|---|---|
| Dustin Poirier | Win |
| Justin Gaethje | TBD |
In the main event of UFC 291, Dustin Poirier emerged victorious against Justin Gaethje. The fight between Poirier and Gaethje was highly anticipated, with both fighters known for their aggressive styles. Poirier’s win solidifies his position as one of the top contenders in the lightweight division.
Key Points
- Dustin Poirier is confident that he will defeat Nate Diaz if they ever face each other in the octagon again.
- Poirier’s upcoming fight against Justin Gaethje is seen as a warm-up to a potential showdown with Diaz.
- Nate Diaz left the UFC in 2022 but made a successful comeback in his last fight, submitting Tony Ferguson.
- Poirier and Diaz were supposed to fight in 2018, but the fight fell through due to contract disputes
