Former interim lightweight champion, Dustin Poirier appears to have his interest piqued since the rumors of a divisional move for current featherweight kingpin, Ilia Topuria — seemingly endorsing a matchup with the explosive fighter in the new year.
Poirier, the current number four rated lightweight challenger, has been out of action since the beginning of June, most recently headlining UFC 302 in a title fight for undisputed spoils against pound-for-pound number one, Islam Makhachev.
Dropping a close-fought fifth round D’Arce choke submission loss to the Russian, former interim kingpin, Dustin Poirier has confirmed in recent months his plans to compete at least twice more in the Octagon — particularly if afforded the opportunity to fight in his native Louisana again.