As Dustin Poirier and Justin Gaejthe prepare to collide at UFC 291 to determine who the UFC’s baddest mother f***** is, Poirier has issued Nate Diaz a stern warning if he’s to return to the UFC.
Nate Diaz parts ways with UFC
After his fourth round submission victory over Tony Ferguson at UFC 279, the Stockton native used his time on the mic with Joe Rogan to confirm that he feels there’s some business to take care of outside the organization, but intends to be back.
That business came apparent just weeks later. The 38-year-old will make his boxing debut against Jake Paul, 26, in a bout that will be contested over 10 rounds at the American Airlines Center in Dallas on August 5th. The bout will take place at 185 pounds and headline a pay-per-view event co-promoted by DAZN and Diaz’s Real Fight Inc.
When asked about Diaz’s upcoming boxing debut, Poirier sided with the newcomer.
“Nate does have good boxing, but it’s unorthodox and it works well for MMA – small gloves, pitty-pat punches in that range. But with boxing gloves, things are different. Timings different. Range is a little bit different. Jake is a big, athletic young kid. If I had to put money on it, I would put it on Jake.”
Dustin Poirier Issues Diaz Warning Ahead of UFC 291
Despite being days away from competing for the UFC’s BMF belt, Poirier continues to have Diaz on the tip of his tongue. The pair were set to collide at UFC 230 in Maddison Square Garden. However, terms could not be agreed. Speaking ahead of UFC 291, Poirier has issued Diaz a warning for his potential return.
“Like I always say, I don’t look too far ahead and book myself in fights that aren’t even realistic or a possibility, until other things happen.
“If he (Nate Diaz) comes back, I’ll beat him up.”
Quotes via TalkSPORT
How do you see Poirier vs Gaethje 2 playing out at UFC 291? Do you agree with Poirier’s assessment on Diaz vs Paul? Would you like to see Poirier welcome Diaz back into the UFC? Let us know, in the comments below.
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