Dustin Poirier has revealed that he could make his comeback in the octagon during UFC 300, which will take place in April 2024.
Dustin Poirier is currently ranked number 3 among UFC lightweights. The American is coming off a big knockout defeat against Justin Gaethje at UFC 291 last July.
‘The Highlight’ also won the BMF (Baddest Motherf*cker) belt, which was up for grabs during this clash. Since then, Dustin Poirier has talked about a move up to welterweight against names like Nate Diaz and Rafael dos Anjos.
‘The Diamond’ could return to the octagon in April, during the long-awaited UFC 300.
Dustin Poirier at UFC 300? Guest on the show “The MMA Hour” with Ariel Helwani, the member of the American Top Team spoke about his return.
“Yes, I spoke with the UFC and we talked about the fight at UFC 300. They are kind of on the same wavelength as me. If we can find the right opponent, who makes sense for a big fight, then we can do it. A fight that guarantees me a title or a really important fight. Something I’ll be super excited to do, that’s all I want. »
Burns vs. Pear tree?
Former welterweight title challenger Gilbert Burns has expressed his desire to fight Dustin Poirier. According to Brett Okamoto of ESPN, the Brazilian is aiming for a return in March or April.
Gilbert Burns tells me he's been cleared to resume training 100 percent for the first time since his shoulder injury in May. Looking for an Octagon return in March or April.
— Brett Okamoto (@bokamotoESPN) November 20, 2023
“Gilbert Burns tells me he has been cleared to return to training at 100% for the first time since his shoulder injury in May. He hopes to return to the octagon in March or April,” Brett Okamoto wrote on X.
Gilbert Burns is coming off a unanimous decision loss to Belel Muhammad in May at UFC 288. After the fight, ‘Durinho’ said he injured his shoulder. Almost a year later, Burns could be ready to make his comeback.
