Dustin Poirier shares heartwarming message from daughter after championship loss to Islam Makhachev at UFC 302

Former UFC interim champion Dustin Poirier fought for the undisputed championship at the UFC 302 pay-per-view against reigning UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev, in the main event.

This was the third and final time Dustin Poirier fought for the championship crown inside the UFC octagon. Fans wanted “The Diamond” to finally finish his story and win the undisputed title once during his illustrious UFC career.

Unfortunately, Dustin Poirier lost this third and perhaps final chance to win the undisputed UFC lightweight title when Islam Makhachev grabbed his leg in the fifth round and used an old wrestling sweep, which made fall Poirier to the ground. Makhachev quickly went from grappling move to submission and choked out Poirier to retain his championship throne.

Although Dustin Poirier wasn’t able to finish his story the way he wanted, he definitely managed to etch his name as one of the best UFC fighters to ever compete inside the UFC octagon.

In a post-fight interview, Poirier announced that this could be his last dance inside the octagon and thanked his wife and daughter, Parker Poirier, who was on the octagon side for the first time. times to watch his father fight.

Recently, Dustin Poirier gave an interview to Ariel Helwani on his show MMA Hour, where “The Diamond” talked about his career status, his fight with Islam Makhachev, and more.

Ariel Helwani asked Dustin Poirier about his daughter and what she said to him after losing his championship match at UFC 302.

Poirier said, “Well, my daughter keeps telling me it’s okay, Dad, some people don’t have seat belts. You have one here.

Dustin Poirier says Khabib Nurmagomedov is stronger than Islam Makhachev

Dustin Poirier is one of the best lightweight fighters who has competed in the UFC for a long time. “The Diamond” shared the UFC octagon with undefeated former UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov and his protégé, current UFC lightweight champion and number one pound fighter for book, Islam Makhachev.

Islam Makhachev and Khabib Nurmagomedov are two of the most dominant UFC lightweight champions of all time, and often, fans make comparisons between the styles and dominance of these elite Russian fighters who have been training together for childhood.

Fans are even offering their theories on who is more dominant among Islam Makhachev and Khabib Nurmagomedov.

Former interim champion Dustin Poirier fought a championship battle with Khabib Nurmagomedov during his reign and recently faced UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev at UFC 302.

While chatting with Ariel Helwani, Dustin Poirier revealed that Khabib Nurmagomedov is stronger than Islam Makhachev and explained the differences between their game plans.

“The Diamond” said: “Takedowns are different; the pressure is similar; withdrawals are very different. He (Islam Makhachev) does a lot of upper body stuff; he was still trying to catch me and Khabib was shooting lower shots. I think Khabib is physically stronger. The pressure exerted by Islam is incredible.”

Dustin Poirier has hung up his UFC gloves after losing the championship fight to Islam Makhachev at UFC 302. Speaking about his career, Poirier revealed that he is still processing things, but for the At the moment, he is leaning towards retirement.

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