No. 3 ranked UFC lightweight, American fighter Dustin Poirier has spoken out about his upcoming fight with Frenchman Benoit Saint-Denis. The bout will take place on March 10 at UFC 299 in Miami, USA.
Dustin Poirier
I'm not sure (why I'm an underdog). Because I lost my last fight, maybe. I'm 35, he's 28 and he's finished five guys in a row. He's finishing all of his wins in his career. Maybe that's why, I don't know. My whole life I've been an underdog. This is perfect.
Poirier, 35, last stepped into the octagon against Justin Gaethje in July 2023 at UFC 291. That fight, which was stopped in the second round, ended in a knockout loss for Dustin. He has 29 wins and eight losses on his record.
Saint-Denis, 28, last fought against Matt Frevola in November 2023 at UFC 295. In that fight, Benoit won by knockout in the first round. He has 13 wins and one loss on his record.
