UFC President Dana White has announced the headline fights for the initial three pay-per-view events in the upcoming year: UFC 297, 289, and 299. Following this, former interim lightweight champion Dustin Poirier has revealed his intention to make a comeback to the octagon within the next two months. Let’s explore the specifics of his return.
Dustin Poirier expected to fight at UFC 300
On Monday, Dana White shared a video on social media revealing the lineup of three title fights that will kick off the new year. In January, Sean Strickland will defend his middleweight title against Dricus Du Plessis.
In February, Alexander Volkanovski will put his featherweight title at stake against Ilia Topuria. And in March, bantamweight champion Sean O’Malley will go head-to-head with Marlon Vera. The upcoming title fights promise to deliver an exceptional and exhilarating experience for fans.
Following the first three events, UFC 300 is reportedly scheduled for April. There are rumors suggesting that several renowned fighters will participate in this milestone event.
Dana White is likely working on creating an impressive fight card for UFC 300. Additionally, it is anticipated that Conor McGregor and Dustin Poirier will be part of the lineup for this significant event.
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Dustin experienced a setback in UFC 291 in July at Salt Lake City, where he suffered a devastating second-round high-kick knockout loss to Justin Gaethje. They were competing for the BMF title. Despite this defeat, Dustin has intentions to make a comeback in UFC 300. Fans are eagerly anticipating his return to the action-packed arena.
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