Gradually, a golden generation of mixed martial arts stars (MMA) of the light weight is putting an end to its careers. Some did it prematurely, such as Khabib Nurmagomedov, and others because they think, with good judgment, that better withdraw with sufficient health to enjoy life out of sport. In a couple of months Dustin Poirier’s turn will touchan authentic UFC legend that, among other milestones, managed to beat Conor McGregor twice and be an interim lightweight champion, traditionally the most competitive division in the world.
Thus, Poirier will have his farewell in style in UFC 318, as the American company itself announced. There, in an event that will be held on July 19 in New Orleans, in the state of Louisiana, where this athlete is original, he will face another legendary fighter, Max Holloway, for the symbolic BMF title, which represents the most aguerrid or brave fighters, for their combat style. In addition, the UFC is preparing an emotional video of about 10 minutes, which will serve to review all the hits of the Lafayette athlete career.
Meanwhile, the American Top Team fighter has granted an interview in which he has talked about the light weight situation, where he occupies the fifth place in the ranking. «Pongan a Topuria con Islam Makhachev. That Paddy Pimblett and Dan Hooker fight between them. To Justin Gaethje, ÉChen Arman Tsarukyan or Mateusz Gamrot, something like that. That the division continues to progress, ”Poirier said during his talk with the journalist Ariel Helwani, pushing that the Daguestaní champion finally ends up accepting his duel against the Hispanic-Georgian.
And later, Poirier entered what his withdrawal of sport, the ‘last dance’ for a very dear and respected fighter, who came to make more than 30 fights inside the UFC. And of course, with all its achievements, the contract grew to millionaire figures, but it will let it go, because, he says, there are other priorities. «I am losing a lot of money. Right now I’m winning my best in my professional career … and I’m leaving. It seems crazy, but I just want to be healthy, be a father and husband … to be at home longer«He clarified during the aforementioned interview. Without a doubt, MMA will miss the UFC diamond.
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