In a recent interview with Ariel Helwani, Dustin Poirier revealed that capturing the UFC Interim Lightweight Championship was the greatest moment of his professional career.
He defeated the then featherweight champion, Max Holloway, via a unanimous decision. The Louisianian cherished the welcome he received upon arriving at the airport with his new belt.
Almost half a decade ago at UFC 178, Dustin Poirier suffered a devastating knockout loss at the hands of Conor McGregor.
This time, it was Dustin Poirier who handed the Irishman the first TKO loss of his professional career. However, getting hold of the interim belt is much dearer to Dustin Poirier than exacting revenge over the Notorious One at UFC 257.
Why did Dustin Poirier mention Max Holloway at UFC 257?
In his octagon interview at UFC 257, Dustin Poirier stated that his striking prowess is unmatchable in the UFC.
This statement seems to be a reply to featherweight Max Holloway’s claim of being ’the best boxer in UFC’. Dustin Poirier has fought Max Holloway twice in the past, coming out victorious on both occasions.
This respectful call-out by the Diamond reveals the sanctity that the Max Holloway win holds for him.
The UFC 257 victory might have made him the talk of the town, but Dustin Poirier, unfazed from all the attention, has his eyes firmly on the UFC lightweight strap.
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