DUSTIN POIRIER is chomping at the bit for the lightweight title, but he's enjoying the moment when he can share the joy of finally winning undisputed UFC Gold with his family.
The Diamond will attempt to win the 155lb belt against Charles Oliveira at UFC 269 on Sunday morning.
Dustin Poirier will try to win the lightweight title the second time around this weekend
Poirier longs for the undisputed belt around his waist.
It won't matter if he doesn't. can sit back and reflect on achieving a lifelong dream with wife Jolie and daughter Parker.
Poirier said to SunSport at UFC 269's media day, "When I think about it I just think about tomorrow."
"Not at the moment. I will exhale the next day. Do media because I'm going to win this fight. Go back to your hotel. There's still a rush madness.
"But, when I get on an aeroplane with my spouse and daughter the next morning, I can exhale without anyone asking me questions.
"And I can wear the belt with my family. That's what I think about.
"And I can’t wait to feel what that feels like."
Poirier's return to title contention after his heartbreaking defeat against Khabib Nurmagomedov was the epitome of his topsy-turvy life.
He hopes that Parker, his eleven-year journey as the premier promoter in mixed martial arts, will inspire her daughter and inspire the next generation.
American Top Team's standout stated: "It has been beautiful, man. It was a learning experience.
It helped me to become the fighter and person I am today.
"I hope that I can pass these lessons to my daughter and other fighters in future."
It's not just fighting. It's learning life lessons. And I'm happy with who I have become."
Poirier dreams of being undisputed lightweight champion, but Lousiana pride refuses to overlook the in-form champion who has won nine consecutively.
According to the 32-year old, "He's as deadly as any of my top fighters that I've fought. Just in different areas."
"His submission game numbers don't lie. He is one of the most dangerous submission artists to ever enter the UFC.
"And we didn’t leave that aside during training camp.
"We focused on my fight IQ on ground and the fence, and where I am in the round. I also took the risks that I needed to take.
"So he is very dangerous."
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