Dustin Poirier thinks Max Hollow can “beat Justin”

Dustin Poirier recently appeared on Theo Von’s podcast and laid his thoughts bare about a plethora of topics, including Max Holloway’s BMF fight. Poirier believes that Holloway could legitimately outstrike Gaethje inside the Octagon to secure the win. What’s more – echoing Rogan’s take, Poirier asserted, “I think people are kind of looking past Max a little bit .”

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Will Poirier have a lightweight title fight?

Dustin Poirier defeated Benoit Saint-Denis at UFC 299 and then talks about him going up against Islam Makhachev took over. Makhachev would soon address his interest in the fight but said that Poirier was undeserving of the title fight.

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In fact, the only reason the Dagestani would fight ‘The Diamond’ is because everyone is currently “busy”. This might just be an indication towards Charles Oliveira taking on Arman Tsarukyan at UFC 300. However, for now, Poirier has received no official word.

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On the same podcast episode, Poirier revealed that he hasn’t heard anything yet but is expecting a word soon. Will he have a shot at the title?

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