Oh boy, Dustin Poirier’s been on a rollercoaster lately. One minute, his fight with Benoit St. Denis is a no-go. Then, bam! It’s back on. Talk about an emotional whirlwind, huh?
So, they’re set to throw down at UFC 299. That’s happening on March 9, right in the heart of Miami. Imagine, the Kaseya Center’s gonna be buzzing!
But get this – there was a bit of drama last Thursday. Poirier drops a bomb, saying the fight’s off. Then, Johnny Eblen chimes in, calling the UFC “stingy.” Ouch.
Yet, just a few hours later, “The Diamond” flips the script. A chat with his manager clears up some “misunderstanding” with the UFC. Poirier’s keeping the juicy details under wraps, but he’s just happy the fight’s back on the table.
Diving into the nitty-gritty, Poirier’s not too keen on spilling the beans. Some miscommunication went down, he couldn’t catch someone on the phone, and things got confusing. But hey, all’s well that ends well, right? The fight’s happening, and that’s what counts.
Now, here’s a curveball – the UFC 299 co-main event’s set for five rounds. Not the norm, but Poirier pushed for it. He’s banking on his stamina and skills to shine through as the fight drags on.
Poirier’s logic? The better fighter triumphs in a five-rounder, barring any early surprises. He’s counting on his rhythm, timing, and experience to find openings, even if St. Denis is as tough as they come.
Originally, Poirier had his eyes on UFC 300 in April. But a chat with UFC exec Hunter Campbell swayed him towards UFC 299. The co-main event slot just felt right – closer to his training camp, closer to home. It just clicked.
Despite coming off a first-round knockout loss to Justin Gaethje, Poirier’s not sweating his underdog status against St. Denis, the “God of War.” At 35, facing a 28-year-old who’s been tearing through opponents, Poirier’s unfazed. He’s thrived as the underdog before and plans to do it again.
In a nutshell, Poirier’s journey to UFC 299 has been anything but straightforward. Yet, through confusion and drama, he’s remained focused, ready to prove himself once more. March 9 can’t come soon enough.