Dustin Poirier Releases Statement After Withdrawing From UFC 230 In New York
Small setbacks happen.. I'm flying out to LA next week to get a second opinion on my injury and I'll have an idea of when I can return to compete, I can't wait to get back in the Octagon!!
— The Diamond (@DustinPoirier) October 11, 2018
Thank you all for the support
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Poirier’s opponent for the fight, Diaz, also withdrew from the card after refusing to take on a replacement. It is the 24th change to a UFC co-main or main event this year, with a number of high-profile events still to come.
Poirier posted a statement on Twitter regarding his withdrawal from UFC 230 mentioning he’ll be going to a specialist in regards to his injury, which remains unspecified, and thanked his fans.
“Small setbacks happen.. I’m flying out to LA next week to get a second opinion on my injury and I’ll have an idea of when I can return to compete, I can’t wait to get back in the Octagon!! Thank you all for the support ”
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