The former UFC interim Lightweight champion Dustin ‘The Diamond’ Poirier is one of the most active UFC fighters in the lightweight division. Having an illustrious record of 28-7-0 victories over fighters such as Conor McGregor, Max Holloway, Anthony Pettis, and Eddie Alvarez. We know ‘The Diamond’ for possessing one of the best striking prowess in the division. He also has a heart of gold, as seen after his loss to Khabib Nurmagomedov.

On September 7th, 2019, ‘The Diamond’ faced off against ‘The Eagle’ with the UFC Lightweight Championship on the line. Emotions were high as the fight meant a lot for both the fighters and was a very important time in both of their careers.

After the fight, we saw Dustin Poirier interacting with a young present in the Octagon. He asked Poirier whether his head was hurting after the altercation with Khabib Nurmagomedov. Poirier replied by pointing towards his heart. They captured luckily and shared this heart-touching moment via an Instagram post.

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Dustin Poirier: A philanthropist hidden inside a fighter

Fans in the MMA industry widely respect Dustin Poirier, not only as an established fighter but also as a philanthropist. UFC also awarded him “The Forrest Griffin Community Award” for his work. 

‘El Diamante’ has accumulated and donated an astonishing amount of over $300,000 via auctioning his fight kits and equipment post-fight. The selling kits and equipment of fighters he faced helped him. The foundation is working to help those in need who do not have sometimes the necessary capital or medicinal aid.

He said, “I am a fighter. It’s what I do. Now I want to fight the good fight for those who can’t.” on his website. He further added,” I partnered with Robert Graham, one of my wife’s and my favorite brands for color and personality, to raise awareness for The Good Fight Foundation, a charity I started to help the local community and underserved populations.” as the mission for his foundation.

How will Michael Chandler face up against El Diamante?

UFC 281, now a couple of days away, we look at the match-up it brings. El Diamante faces hard-hitting Michael ‘Iron’ Chandler. Fans can’t wait to see them inside the Octagon. As they say, styles make matches. This matchup is one to look forward to.

Both fighters are agile, have a powerful center of gravity, and have excellent striking prowess. The only question that remains to be answered is who will connect and land the most strikes? While Poirier has faced similar opponents before in McGregor and Holloway, this will be a completely unique challenge.

Who do you think will get their hands raised in the octagon?

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