After Conor McGregor Trilogy, Dustin Poirier Lays Out Conditions for the Same With Justin Gaethje as 155 LB Star Puts Out Demand for Rival

UFC’s ‘Diamond’ is looking for a comeback! Ever since Dustin Poirier was handed a crushing defeat at UFC 291, he has been trying to cope with the repercussions of his loss. On the other hand, his rival, Justin Gaethje’s iconic BMF title victory has cemented his legacy as one of the GOATs in the UFC. However, ever since the fight, fans and pundits are pondering – who’s next for ‘The Highlight’?

UFC’s ‘Notorious’ star Conor McGregor has already voiced his craving to clash with the #13 Lightweight for the BMF title. Moreover, ‘The Notorious’ has been ranting about a trilogy fight with UFC veteran Nate Diaz for a while now. But it doesn’t look like anything’s going to come out of it. So – is Gaethje eyeing the title shot next? Well, it seems like ‘The Highlight’ will have to wait for his quest for the title, as his rival Dustin Poirier has some plans to settle the score between the duo. And it looks like ‘Diamond’ is singing a similar tune to that of ‘Notorious.’ How? Well, let’s find out.

Dustin Poirier and his unexpected twist

In a move that took the MMA community by surprise, UFC’s ‘Diamond’ shared an intriguing idea to settle his 1-1 score with UFC ‘The Highlight.’ Taking to his Twitter account, Poirier answered an intriguing question asked by one of the fans. When questioned about the idea of a trilogy fight with Gaethje, ‘Diamond’ retorted back in style. His tweet reads: 

Why New Orleans? Poirier offers a compelling rationale behind his choice. Well, according to ‘The Diamond’, he has already paid his dues by taking the previous fight in Salt Lake City – Gaethje’s home turf. Now, while he’s looking for retribution, he is specifically favoring making the potential fight happen in New Orleans, a city where his roots are embedded. Arguing the same idea on Twitter, he further tweeted: 

Dustin Poirier’s proposal for a trilogy fight injects fresh excitement into the UFC’s lightweight division. The prospect of a third bout between the two talented fighters, especially in a meaningful location like New Orleans, resonates with fans’ desire for thrilling matchups that transcend competition. 

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While Gaethje’s victory at UFC 291 elevated him to new heights, it’s evident that the story between these two rivals is far from over. As the MMA world awaits further developments, the prospect of a third showdown in the ‘boot’ adds an intriguing layer to the dynamic narrative of this intense rivalry. What do you think? Will BMF champ Justin Gaethje care to respond to his rival’s amusing ideas? Share your thoughts in the comments below!

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