After claiming an impressive win in a bloody affair at UFC 281, Dustin Poirier recently found himself in agonizing pain. The American fighter, who prevailed over Michael Chandler in their back-and-forth fight at Madison Square Garden, became the victim of staph infection. Therefore, prolonging his hospital stay. However, one fan traced back the worrisome condition to his last opponent, which subsequently evoked a harsh response from ‘Diamond’.

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Notably, the lightweight fighter put on a series of Instagram posts that revealed his recent struggles with a staph infection. Similarly, the 33-year-old penned troublesome messages for the fans.

Afterward, Brett Okamoto, the ESPN correspondent, broke the news that the #2 ranked lightweight fighter was not responding to antibiotics. In addition, the reporter mentioned Poirier was subject to blood work that hoped to provide some answers.

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However, one user suggested that the Louisiana-born fighter should have only shaken the former Bellator fighter’s hand.

How did the fans react to Dustin Poirier’s ‘rude’ reply?

Following this reply, Poirier hit back, “F*ck you”

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Hence, the fans declared the 29-7 record holder a “fake nice guy“.

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One user commented, “fake nice guy dustin. can’t say in surprised”

Another user revealed that he always knew the true nature of the MMA fighter.

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Someone mentioned that the situation elevated pretty quickly.

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A fan further stated, “Dustin the Douchebag Porier”

An MMA fan announced, “Your truly colors showing everyday “Mr nice guy”.”

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Someone called him a “charitable family man“.

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Markedly, the #11 best pound-for-pound fighter also recently gave the fans his health update.

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Dustin Poirier and his severe medical condition update

The former title contender, who won 4 of his Octagon fights, updated the fans on the blood reports.

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Hence, he jokingly said, “the doctor did inform me that the bacteria does not know jujitsu so we should be safe.”

Earlier, the American Top Team product had admitted he couldn’t walk due to his swollen left leg.

However, Poirier will target a shot at the gold after failing twice in his endeavors to claim the coveted lightweight crown. Notably, the first of his title shots came against Khabib Nurmagomedov at UFC 242, where he tapped out in the second round.

His last title fight came against Charles Oliveira at UFC 269 and he lost the fight similarly, via rear-naked choke submission.

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