Dustin Poirier torches ‘punching bag’ Nate Diaz following MVP MMA loss – ‘He didn’t want to be in there’
Dustin Poirier criticized Nate Diaz following his recent loss to Mike Perry at MVP MMA 1. Poirier expressed that Diaz looked unprepared and suggested he should take a break from fighting. The comments come after Diaz mentioned Poirier in his post-fight interview, indicating a potential interest in a future matchup.
- ▪Nate Diaz suffered a doctor stoppage loss to Mike Perry at MVP MMA 1.
- ▪Dustin Poirier criticized Diaz's performance, stating he looked like a 'punching bag'.
- ▪Poirier expressed frustration over Diaz's previous withdrawal from fights against him.
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