Dustin Poirier was celebrated by UFC President Dana White for his performance at UFC 299, where he secured a knockout win and was bestowed 'Legend' status. White, along with various MMA commentators and fighters, praised Poirier, stating, 'This is the s*** that makes you a f****** legend.' The victory came against a lesser-ranked opponent, which White pointed out as a testament to Poirier's willingness to challenge himself. Following the fight, Poirier shared a moment with White and Hunter Campbell, indicating he is in a good position within the UFC. He also revealed a conversation with White, humorously highlighting his readiness to take on younger fighters with the statement, 'Hey, you want me to fight these young motherf***ers, huh? This is what happens.'
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Dustin Poirier on what he told Dana White after the fight: Hey, you want me to fight this young motherfuckers, huh? This is what happens. #TheMMAHour https://t.co/TnvuhE6mAa
Dustin Poirier says he spoke to Dana White & Hunter Campbell after the UFC 299 and he is in a good spot with them #UFC299 #TheMMAHour
“It looked like I was talking to Trump, but I was talking to Dana. I said ‘hey you want me to fight these young motherfu*kers, this is what happens.” Dustin Poirer tells Ariel what he was actually saying right after his KO of BSD. @DustinPoirier / @arielhelwani / #TheMMAHour https://t.co/MyFBJFVinm
Dustin Poirier reveals what he said to Dana White after his win at #UFC299 “Hey, you want me to fight these young motherf***ers, huh? This is what happens.” 🎥 @arielhelwani #TheMMAHour https://t.co/qG00neVwpR
Dustin Poirier says he spoke to Dana Whtie through the cage and said to White "You want me to fight these young MFers huh" #UFC299 #TheMMAHour
Dana White had nothing but praise for Dustin Poirier after his #UFC299 win 🙌 https://t.co/1tQiRSFxz6
Dustin Poirier added to his legend status by fighting a lesser-ranked foe at #UFC299, says Dana White. 💯 https://t.co/oXIvQnLJVl
Dustin Poirier was already a legend. The performance at #UFC299 just added to his legendary status. https://t.co/tsmcgrEA7n
Dana White praises Dustin Poirier after UFC 299 knockout win: ‘This is the s*** that makes you a f****** legend’ https://t.co/iWj9eeeTXV
Dana White on Poirier-BSD Scrap at UFC 299: How Legends Are Made via @CagesideJay #MMA #UFC #UFC299 https://t.co/tXDTBVJkBJ
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