The American fighter announced this on a social network after his compatriot at UFC 286 in London defeated Rafael Fiziev by a majority of judges’ votes.
UFC: Justin Gaethje has said he’s ready to make another title run. Who should be his next opponent?
Fan: “Five rounds with Dustin Poirier. The winner fights Islam in Abu Dhabi!”
Poirier: “Let’s go!”
In April 2018, Dustin Poirier defeated Justin Gaethje ahead of schedule, winning the fight by technical knockout in the fourth round. The Diamond last entered the octagon in November last year, finishing with a rear naked choke in the third round of Michael Chandler.
Dustin Poirier and Justin Gaethje currently sit second and third in the UFC lightweight rankings, respectively.
A few days earlier it became known that the current champion of the division, Islam Makhachev, will make his next title defense on October 21 at UFC 294 in Abu Dhabi.