When Dustin Poirier challenges Benoit Saint-Denis at UFC 299, it is scheduled to take place. When Poirier faced Justin Gaethje at UFC 291 in the Octagon, that was the last time we saw him there. The 35-year-old lost his “BMF” title in the second round of the fight after being knocked out. At UFC 299, he will want to resume his winning ways against one of the division’s up-and-coming talents.
In the past, Poirier held the title of Interim Lightweight Champion in the class. To yet, though, he has had difficulty taking home the unchallenged title. With his championship aspirations unwavering, the Diamond’s career is figuratively coming to an end.
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Dustin Poirier revealed his walkaround weight
With only a few hours until UFC 299, the athletes are usually in excellent shape right now. One of the hardest things for a professional fighter to do is to gain weight. In addition to maintaining year-round fitness, boxers must exert extra effort during the last few weeks of the bout. Poirier is one of the few competitors that doesn’t often lose weight when competing.
His regular exercise regimen and disciplined lifestyle deserve a great deal of credit. “The Diamond” posted a caption on his X, formerly Twitter, saying, “I walk around 180 -182.” Mid-low 170s boy when I’m fit.
Poirier will want to return to winning ways at UFC 299 as she presently competes in the lightweight class.
“The Diamond” has a powerful hitting force and is fairly large for a lightweight. With a 29-8-0 record as of right now, he will face Denis, a recent emerging talent. Poirier’s weight has always drawn criticism. So much so that Colby “Chaos” Covington made fun of the previous Interim Lightweight Champion at one point.
When Dustin Poirier was branded a ‘weight bully’ by rival
Colby Covington and Dustin Poirier have demonstrated their desire to battle for a considerable amount of time. However, for several reasons, the fight never took place. Known for being frank, “Chaos” has always held Poirier accountable for not stepping up to challenge him.
In addition, he accused the 35-year-old of being a bully by wandering around without confronting anyone. In an interview with James Lynch, Covington discussed his philosophy on weight loss, which is one of the most popular techniques among UFC competitors.
Initially, he made fun of Dustin Poirier, a former teammate. “I’m not a bully,” he declared. Dustin “Louisiana Swamp Trash” Poirier is not like me. That guy is an abuser. He needs to lose so much weight. He put on weight, had a growth spurt in his late 20s, and is now a larger man. He strolls between 185 and 190.
Additionally, he called out fighters who drastically reduced their weight, saying it was unhealthy. Even though Covington thinks Poirier is a bully, Poirier is still regarded as one of the best fighters in the division. Do you believe he will prevail at UFC 299? Tell us in the comments section below.