Dustin Poirier responds to Colby Covington’s ‘cute’ callout

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Dustin Poirier nonetheless isn’t significantly serious about a struggle with Colby Covington, it doesn’t matter what his former American Prime Staff teammate has to say.

Poirier (28-7 MMA, 20-6 UFC) had already made it clear previous to Covington’s venomous callout at UFC 272 earlier this month that he wouldn’t give the matchup serious consideration. It seems nothing has modified after Covington (17-3 MMA, 12-3 UFC) attacked Poirier and his household on the microphone following his victory over Jorge Masvidal of their primary occasion grudge match.

“It’s cute,” Poirier told ESPN backstage throughout Saturday’s UFC Combat Night time 203 occasion. “It’s all good. It’s what it’s. Individuals need large fights. That’s a giant struggle. He needs large fights. Clearly he’s not in line for the title struggle. He misplaced twice to the champ, so he most likely wants just a few extra wins. However I might suppose if you wish to get again to that strap it’s a must to struggle welterweight contenders. I don’t now what I’m doing, if I’m going to welterweight, if I’m staying at 155. We’ll see. However it’s what it’s.”

Poirier, 33, is coming off a submission loss to light-weight champion Charles Oliveira at UFC 269 in December. He’s since been angling for a struggle with Nate Diaz, which remains his top priority for an anticipated summer time return to the octagon.

“Nate Diaz is a struggle I would like,” Poirier stated. “I’ve been watching him and his brother eternally, so it’s thrilling for me. It could be a enjoyable matchup for the followers. That’s extra doubtless than the Colby struggle.”

Poirier is aware of there’s a minimum of a point of public need to see him settle a private grudge with Covington, 34, however he bolstered his earlier notion that he’s not eager to have interaction on this specific feud.

“It’s working for him,” Poirier stated of Covington’s discuss. “He’s received individuals speaking. You’re asking me about him. It’s simply not my model. That’s what I dislike in regards to the sport these days.”