Dustin Poirier Throwback Look Draws Sean Strickland Comparison

Highlights

• Dustin Poirier has brought back his iconic bald look for his upcoming UFC 299 fight against Benoit Saint-Denis.
• Poirier's new haircut has drawn comparisons to Sean Strickland and has sparked conversations among fans.
• Benoit Saint-Denis was surprised that Poirier accepted the fight, as he expected to face Beneil Dariush instead.

Dustin Poirier has opted for a throwback with one of his previous distinctive hairstyles as he gears up for his UFC 299 bout against Benoit Saint-Davis. The former lightweight interim champion's choice of hairstyle drew comparisons to Sean Strickland. With just two months remaining until he clashes with Benoit Saint-Denis, Poirier revealed a new look on Instagram. In a training photo, Poirier showcased his return to his former bald appearance, having shaved off his iconic hairstyle.

Poirier is entering the fight following a loss to Justin Gaethje at UFC 291, navigating through a mix of successes and challenges in high-profile matchups. 'The Diamond' has secured recent victories against the likes of Conor McGregor, Michael Chandler, and Dan Hooker.

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In the Instagram post, Poirier accompanied his altered appearance with the caption 'Dream Chasers' and included a link to his sponsor, TLF Apparel. Fans, including BKFC star Mike Perry, reacted to Poirier's changed look. Perry playfully suggested that 'The Diamond' now resembled Sean Strickland with a shaved head, humorously dubbing him 'Sean Poirier.' Other fans celebrated the return of the 'buzz cut' Poirier in the comments section of the post.

Although the fight is scheduled for March 9, Poirier might step into the octagon with a bald head for the first time as a lightweight. The former interim champion had previously sported this look when competing as a featherweight in the UFC. Set as the co-main event for UFC 299, Poirier and Saint-Denis will engage in a five-round bout.

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Benoit Saint-Denis has expressed his astonishment that Dustin Poirier agreed to face him at UFC 299. The announcement this week revealed that Poirier, a former interim champion ranked third in the division, will be taking on the 12th-ranked Saint-Denis in Miami on March 9. Saint-Denis, who made his UFC debut in October 2021, has swiftly become a fan favorite with five consecutive stoppage wins following a decision loss to Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos in his promotional debut.

Reflecting on the matchup, Saint-Denis mentioned to the Independent, “Of course I was a bit surprised that he accepted. I believe the UFC worked on that as well. The UFC is a business but also about sports. If a guy is coming off a loss, and the guys just behind him and in front of him already have a fight booked, he has to defend his rank. I thought I was going to take on Beneil Dariush, and I was surprised it ended up being Dustin Poirier."

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