“He Gets Better With Every Round”: Despite “Leaning Towards” Teammate Justin Gaethje, Beneil Dariush Praises “Super Special” Dustin Poirier Ahead of Their BMF Championship

Feels like it was just yesterday when Nate Diaz jokingly brought up the idea of “The Baddest Motherf**ker” or the BMF title. But it escalated into a reality at UFC 244 with Diaz and Jorge Masvidal as the first contenders, where Masvidal took the title home.

Fast forward to the present day – the upcoming BMF championship fight between Dustin Poirier and Justin Gaethje is another rendition of the pay-per-view classic. Meanwhile, UFC lightweight #4 Beneil Dariush has stirred the pot, sharing his favorite out of the pair.

Recently, Dariush starred in an interview, where he spoke about the upcoming battle at the BMF championship. Dariush can secure a title shot when he squares off with Charles Oliveira in the UFC 289 co-main event on June 10.

Beneil Dariush ‘leans toward’ teammate Justin Gaethje; but knows Poirier is the threat

In an interview with Sporting News, Dariush shared his excitement for his upcoming battle against Oliveira. When asked about his thoughts on the BMF fight, he voiced his lenience towards his teammate Justin, declaring,

Interviewer: How do you think that fight plays out?

Dariush: I am leaning toward Justin Gaethje…

The lightweight showered compliments on Justin for his ‘fine-tuning’ of his overall ability. Further, he added, “I think he’s made a lot of improvements in terms of his feints, his change of direction, and you know… just overall ability.”

Despite these compliments, Darius was very much aware and open-minded to the practicality of UFC bouts – the bouts are unpredictable. He recognized the threat Dustin Poirier poses. He hailed Poirier as an exceedingly talented fighter who boasts strong MMA fundamentals.

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Praising his unique talent, he said,

“Here’s what makes him super special – he gets better with every round and he gets better at his basics with every round.

So they get clear cleaner and cleaner and cleaner… I think that’s a very rare talent…”

He seemed to be a fan of Poirier’s mastery of the basics, as it becomes sharper and more refined. Dariush considers this ability to be a rare talent in the world of MMA.

While Dariush leans towards Gaethje, he recognizes Poirier’s unique ability to evolve his performance throughout a fight. As the BMF championship bout draws near, fans can expect an electrifying clash between two exceptional fighters who possess distinct strengths and qualities. With every round, Poirier’s evolution and Gaethje’s improvements will be on display, leaving fans eagerly anticipating an unforgettable showdown.

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