Following UFC 302, Alexander Volkanovski expressed his desire to take on one of the UFC's most legendary fighters, Dustin Poirier. The announcement sparked a lot of excitement among MMA fans, promising a potentially explosive clash between two of the best fighters of their generation.
The journey of Alexander Volkanovski
Alexander Volkanovski, nicknamed "The Great," is the former UFC featherweight champion and has long been considered the king of the pound-for-pound rankings. Known for his dominance in the featherweight division, Volkanovski has twice attempted to move up to lightweight to claim a second belt. Unfortunately, he fell to current champion Islam Makhachev in both attempts. Despite these setbacks, Volkanovski has not lost sight of his ambition to make a name for himself in the lightweight division.
Interest in a fight with Dustin Poirier
After closely following UFC 302 and the epic fight between Makhachev and Poirier, Alexander Volkanovski expressed his admiration for Poirier’s performance. On his YouTube channel, the Australian said: “I don’t want to wait too long either. If the timing works out, maybe Dustin and I could have a good fight. I know he just wants good, fun fights. We have a lot of respect for each other, and I think it would be a huge fight […] Dustin, you’re a legend. That was still a great performance. Maybe we could have a little fun together.”
Analysis of the interest of the fight
A matchup between Alexander Volkanovski and Dustin Poirier would have many interesting implications for the lightweight division. Both fighters are known for their exceptional technique, stamina and ability to put on spectacular fights. For Volkanovski, it’s an opportunity to prove his worth in a higher division after his failures against Makhachev. For Poirier, it’s an opportunity to test himself against a former featherweight champion and continue to fight against top-level opponents.
