Dustin Poirier, the number two ranked lightweight contender, is branching out from his fighting career to make his broadcasting debut as a desk analyst on the post-fight show of UFC 287. Poirier will be working alongside Din Thomas and broadcast veteran Michael Eaves to share his expertise as a highly respected fighter with fans around the world.
UFC 287 Features Exciting Fights and Rematch
UFC 287 is set to take place on Saturday, April 8th in Miami, Florida. The event features an exciting middleweight title bout between Alex Pereira and Israel Adesanya, while former welterweight title contenders Gilbert Burns and Jorge Masvidal will compete for a chance at the title. The event also features a rematch between light heavyweight champion Jan Blachowicz and challenger Glover Teixeira.
The Rise of Dustin Poirier as a Broadcasting Analyst
Dustin Poirier has a record of 27-6-1 and has fought against some of the best fighters in the featherweight and lightweight divisions. He was not always interested in doing media but has now become a respected voice in the MMA community. Being able to speak publicly is a valuable asset for fighters to enhance their brand and finances. Commentators, announcers, and analysts do not receive enough credit for their job.
Poirier fought Michael Chandler on the main card when Adesanya and Pereira fought in November last year. Fans had mixed reactions to the news of Poirier taking up an analyst role. Some congratulated him while others preferred to see him in the cage and sent funny comments his way.
What Poirier Brings to UFC 287 as Desk Analyst
Poirier will share his insights alongside Din Thomas as a desk analyst during the event. He will also be present with Joe Rogan, Jon Anik, and Daniel Cormier in the commentary booth to give his valuable insights. Poirier’s vast experience as a fighter and his analytical abilities will give fans a better understanding of the sport.
There is no news yet of Poirier’s next fight, but there is talk of a rematch with Justin Gaethje. Poirier made $1,070,000 at UFC 257, $5,121,000 at UFC 264, $1,032,000 at UFC 269, and $1,671,000 at UFC 281 for a total of over $10 million in his fighting career. However, there is no information on how much Poirier will make as a desk analyst.
Fans React to Poirier’s Analyst Role
The announcement of Poirier’s desk analyst role has brought mixed reactions from fans. While many congratulated him and looked forward to hearing his perspective as an analyst, others preferred to see him inside the cage. Some fans even sent funny comments his way.
In Conclusion
Dustin Poirier’s new role as a desk analyst for UFC 287 shows that fighters are much more than just athletes. Their expertise brings value to every aspect of sport, including broadcasting. As he transitions into this new role, fans are excited to see what unique insights he will bring to the post-fight show alongside Din Thomas and broadcast veteran Michael Eaves.
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