As Islam Makhachev Deems Title Shot Unworthy, BMF Title Path Opened for Dustin Poirier

Who should Dustin Poirier fight next in his career? This is the question that worries most of the fans in the MMA circuit. After a dominating performance at UFC 299, ‘The Diamond’ has received a call out from the lightweight champion Islam Makhachev for a title fight next. While the proposal is very lucrative, former UFC fighter Chael Sonnen has different plans for the 35-year-old.

The 46-year-old recently took to his YouTube channel to map out the different possibilities for Dustin Poirier. Much to the surprise of everyone, Sonnen picked Justin Gaethje as his next opponent. Let us find out why ‘The American Gangster’ wants him to face ‘The Highlight.’

Chael Sonnen wants Dustin Poirier to go for the BMF title next

After a dominating performance at UFC 299, Dustin Poirier has reclaimed his position as one of the best in the lightweight division. At 35 years of age, Poirier is at the twilight of his career and will want to win the lightweight title once. However, former UFC fighter Chael Sonnen wants him to go for the BMF title next. In his recent video, he came up with the possibilities for Poirier if he doesn’t get the title shot next.

If Gaethje goes on and wins his fight at UFC 300, Sonnen wants Dustin Poirier to go against him. In a recent YouTube video on his channel, he said, “If you guys come on board and start chanting Poirier louder and loud enough. That’s the only chance. Otherwise it is going to go to Tsarukyan with the win. Now, If we do go in that direction, the match that I want to see is a title fight. I do think that Dustin goes for a title. But it’s the BMF title. I believe that if Gaethje goes out and Gaethje wins. That Gaethje vs Dustin. And Gaethje deserves a title fight, right? Like he’s already the guy.”

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The lightweight division is currently open to a lot of opportunities and it will be interesting to see who gets a title shot next. However, it seems that Islam Makhachev has already started a war with Dustin Poirier after his recent comments about him. ‘The Diamond’ is the former interim lightweight champion and a UFC veteran who has of course replied in his own style.

Dustin Poirier warns Islam Makhachev about ‘The Guillotine’

35-year-old Dustin Poirier is fresh off a victory against Benoit-Saint Denis at UFC 299. The former interim champion put on a dominant show against the 28-year-old and ended the fight via knockout. However, the current lightweight champion still feels he does not deserve a title shot next. In a recent interview, Makhachev mentioned that he only wants to fight Dustin Poirier because of the non-availability of many fighters. The 32-year-old has faced a lot of backlash for his comments and even, Poirier has responded to the disrespect.

In a recent X (formerly Twitter) post, ‘The Diamond’ posted a GIF of an actual Guillotine with the text, “To The Guillotine!!!” and also captioned the post as, “Islam”. The pair has contrasting fighting styles and it will be interesting to see whether they face each other inside the Octagon. Makhachev is one of the most dominant wrestlers in the division and facing him will be a tough proposition altogether. Do you think Dustin Poirier will take on Islam Makhachev next for the lightweight title? Let us know in the comments below.

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