Dustin Poirier is set to face Islam Makhachev in the main event of UFC 302 for the undisputed lightweight title.
Poirier has been auctioning off his fight kit after every bout since around 2017, with funds going towards underserved communities through the Good Fight Foundation.
Poirier hinted that this may be his last fight and finds a sense of accomplishment through the foundation's goals.
Poirier's career began in Louisiana-based fighting promotion USA-MMA and has included notable victories over Conor McGregor twice.
Dustin Poirier, a renowned MMA fighter with a distinguished career, is set to face Islam Makhachev in the main event of UFC 302 for the undisputed lightweight title. Poirier's journey to this point has been marked by numerous victories and challenges.
Poirier's altruistic efforts extend beyond the octagon, as he has been auctioning off his fight kit after every bout since around 2017. The funds raised from these auctions go towards underserved communities through the Good Fight Foundation, a non-profit platform established by Poirier and his wife Jolie. The foundation has provided meals on Thanksgiving to people in shelters in Louisiana, built water wells for vulnerable tribes in Uganda, and aims to provide school supplies for 1,300-1,400 children in Louisiana with the money raised from Poirier's fight kit auction after his bout with Makhachev.
Poirier has hinted that this may be his last fight. He expressed gratitude for the distraction his foundation provides and finds a sense of accomplishment through its goals.
The 35-year-old fighter has faced adversity throughout his career, including defeats by Khabib Nurmagomedov in 2019 and Charles Oliveira in 2021. However, he remains motivated to win the undisputed title as a promise to himself and his future wife when he was 17 years old.
Poirier's career began in Louisiana-based fighting promotion USA-MMA. He has come a long way since then, with notable victories over Conor McGregor twice in his career. Despite the challenges and setbacks, Poirier remains determined to complete his story by winning the undisputed UFC title.
Poirier's career began in Louisiana-based fighting promotion USA-MMA and he has come a long way since then.
Poirier has beaten Conor McGregor twice in his career.
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]Dustin Poirier is preparing for a fight against UFC champion Islam Makhachev at UFC 302 on Saturday at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey.[
Poirier has stated his aspiration to be the lightweight champion and believes he is close to being the greatest if he wins this upcoming bout.
Poirier's career includes fights against multiple former world champions and fighters who have consistently ranked near the top of the pound-for-pound list, such as Khabib Nurmagomedov, Charles Oliveira, Eddie Alvarez, Michael Chandler, Justin Gaethje, Max Holloway and Anthony Pettis.
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The author makes an appeal to destiny when quoting Dustin Poirier's statement from a documentary that he will be the best 155-pound fighter in the world. This is a form of an appeal to fate or divine intervention fallacy.
Andreas Hale: 'In Fightville,' THE documentary about the Louisiana MMA scene filmed in 2009, a then-20-year-old Dustin Poirier stares into the camera and states in no uncertain terms that he will be the best 155-pound fighter in the world.
Poirier has been auctioning off his fight kit after every bout since around 2017, with the money raised going towards underserved communities.
The Good Fight Foundation was set up by Poirier and his wife Jolie as a non-profit platform for fellow fighters and fans to donate to help underserved communities.
The foundation has provided meals on Thanksgiving to people in shelters in Louisiana, built water wells for vulnerable tribes in Uganda, and aims to provide school supplies for 1,300-1,400 children in Louisiana with the money raised from Poirier’s fight kit auction after his bout with Makhachev.
Poirier has hinted that this may be his last fight.
Poirier is grateful for the distraction his foundation provides and finds a sense of accomplishment through its goals.
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Poirier has failed in his quest to become undisputed UFC champion.
Poirier has been auctioning off his fight kit after every bout since around 2017.
Poirier has strong family ties, financial security, and a reputation in the industry.
He is motivated to fight Makhachev due to his status as a big name in the sport.
The Good Fight Foundation was set up by Poirier and his wife Jolie as a non-profit platform for fellow fighters and fans to donate to help underserved communities.
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]Dustin Poirier has a record of 30 wins[
Poirier is currently preparing for a third title fight against Islam Makhachev at UFC 302.
Poirier holds an interim UFC lightweight championship title but hasn’t achieved an undisputed championship title.
Poirier faces Islam Makhachev in the main event of UFC 302 to win the undisputed title and complete his goal.
Poirier made a promise to himself and his future wife when he was 17 years old to become the best in the world by becoming an undisputed UFC champion.
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]Dustin Poirier is preparing for a fight against UFC champion Islam Makhachev at UFC 302 on Saturday at the Prudential Center in New Jersey.[
Poirier has failed in his quest to become undisputed UFC champion, having lost to Khabib Nurmagomedov and Charles Oliveira.
Poirier is currently preparing for a third title fight against Islam Makhachev at UFC 302.
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The author, Damon Martin, uses inflammatory rhetoric and appeals to the reader's emotions by describing Dustin Poirier's journey in the UFC and his desire for an undisputed title. The author also quotes Poirier extensively, allowing readers to understand his motivations and feelings. However, there are no formal fallacies present in this article.
Dustin Poirier has done almost everything. The only thing missing is an undisputed UFC title, and Poirier just won't feel his career is truly complete without it.
