Dustin Poirier pulled from UFC 230 hours after main event is confirmed

Michael Corry

Dustin Poirier has been ruled out of his fight with Nate Diaz at UFC 230 it has been confirmed.

The two top ranked lightweights were due to square off on November the third in a fight that could play a big role part in Conor McGregor’s future.

It was a fight that fans were eager to see given both men’s ability fight through adversity.

Poirier has been pulled from the fight through due to an undisclosed injury as reported by ESPN’s Brett Okamoto.

Breaking: Dustin Poirier has suffered an undisclosed injury, per multiple sources. He is off UFC 230 co-main event against Nate Diaz in New York.

— Brett Okamoto (@bokamotoESPN) October 10, 2018

The news broke just hours after the UFC had finally confirmed the main event slot as heavyweight contender Derrick Lewis steps in on short-notice to challenge Daniel Cormier for the belt.

The UFC has had major trouble with this years Madison Square Garden card. It was initially thought at the announcement of Diaz v Poirier that they would make up the main event. However, the UFC’s reluctance to put on a main event that is a non-title fight stood in the way.

This started a campaign from both fighters to have the match up at 165lbs, thus marking a brand new world title. However, Dana White down right refused that this would be the case.

I’m Happy to announce that I’m bringing a new weight devision to the Ufc
I’ll be fighting the main event November 3rd in nyc against Dustin Poirier for the first ever 165lb belt superfighter devision
I’m happy to be apart of history @ufc @danawhite

— Nathan Diaz (@NateDiaz209) September 26, 2018

Its been a long journey but here we are. NYC 1st ever 165lb Title in the UFC! #THEREWILLBEBLOOD #THUGJITSU

— The Diamond (@DustinPoirier) September 26, 2018

Alas, it just was not meant to be…

Fans are now awaiting confirmation to see if Nate Diaz will remain on the card and take on a late-notice replacement.

There has been some rumblings on twitter that a certain Conor McGregor could take on Diaz and complete their trilogy at the biggest combat sports arena in the world. However, John Kavanagh has poured cold water over this one.

He did however, throw up an interest suggestion….