Khabib Nurmagomedov’s Teammate Calls for Dustin Poirier vs Vicente Luque Fight After UFC Star’s Win Over Rafael Dos Anjos at UFC Vegas 78

Brazilian fighter Vicente Luque made a triumphant return to UFC Vegas 78. He defeated veteran Rafael dos Anjos with a unanimous win. Meanwhile, Luque’s victory prompted fellow welterweight Belal Muhammad to play matchmaking. He wants to see Dustin Poirier fight ‘The Silent Assassin’ on his 170lbs debut.

Vicente Luque found himself in a tough predicament after his last fight revealed some serious medical issues. His last loss to Geoff Neal saw him getting diagnosed with a brain hemorrhage. Moreover, nobody thought that he’d ever return to fight again. But he did and dominantly won the fight at UFC Vegas 78. Now, it seems like he already has an opponent for his next fight.

Belal Muhammad wants to see Vicente Luque vs. Dustin Poirier

Khabib Nurmagomedov‘s teammate Belal Muhammad took to social media following Luque’s win over Rafael dos Anjos. He wondered what was next for ‘The Silent Assassin’. Moreover, he ideated a fight between the welterweight star and former UFC interim champion Dustin Poirier. He said, “Luque and Dustin next ?”

Dustin Poirier just lost his chance to become the second-ever BMF at UFC 291. He got knocked out by Justin Gaethje with a head kick, which became a highlight of the event. Following his loss, ‘The Diamond’ hinted at a move to the welterweight division. It looked like the perfect idea for Poirier since he’s already achieved everything he could as a lightweight. Moreover, Vicente Luque has shown his interest in fighting the former interim champion.

Luque wants to “welcome” Poirier to welterweight

During the post-fight show on ESPN, ‘The Silent Assassin’ talked about his next move following his win over Rafael dos Anjos. While he did mention his urge to break into the top five in the welterweight division, he also ideated a fight against Dustin Poirier. Luque said, “I would love to welcome Dustin Poirier if he needs somebody.”

The Brazilian mentioned how Dustin Poirier had earlier teased a move up the weight class and hopes that the UFC can make this fight happen in the near future. “He said he might go to 170. So, who knows? We can make that work,” said Vicente Luque. 

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Vicente Luque’s victory over dos Anjos marked his second decision win in 15 career UFC victories. He also achieved a record-high of eight takedowns in the five-round battle. Meanwhile, it is uncertain if Poirier will accept a fight with Luque, although he may be interested as Luque meets his criteria of an intimidating opponent.

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