Dustin Poirier doesn’t really care what Islam Makhachev thinks about his worthiness as a UFC lightweight title contender – he just wants the shot.
Following Poirier’s (30-8 MMA, 22-7 UFC) thrilling knockout finish of Benoit Saint Denis at UFC 299 this month, reigning 155-pound champion Makhachev (25-1 MMA, 14-1 UFC) told MMA Junkie he wants to fight “The Diamond” next, ideally at UFC 302 on June 1.
Makhachev outright stated Poirier “does not deserve” the shot above the winners of either upcoming UFC 300 matchups of Charles Oliveira vs. Arman Tsarukyan and Justin Gaethje vs. Max Holloway, but the situation comes down to timing. Makhachev is hungry to defend his belt and sees Poirier as the most logical opponent right now.
