"You suck Dp" - Nate Diaz claims Dustin Poirier isn't worthy of fighting him

Nate Diaz (left), Dustin Poirier (right) [Images Courtesy: @natediaz209, @dustinpoirier on Instagram]

Nate Diaz has lashed out at Dustin Poirier amidst rumors of a potential fight between the two men. In a now-deleted tweet, Diaz stated that Poirier is not worthy of a fight with him.

Nate Diaz and Dustin Poirier were previously scheduled to fight in 2018, but 'The Diamond' was forced to pull out due to a hip injury. Poirier has recently expressed an interest in rebooking the fight.

However, it is unclear as to what Nate Diaz's thoughts are on the matchup. In his now-deleted tweet, initially reported by Essentially Sports, he stated the following:

"Your not worthy If u wanted to fight we would have already. Bring yourself back from the dead you suck Dp."

@NateDiaz209 I see what you did there.... https://t.co/Dq87sJz2OU

Dustin Poirier himself posted a tweet several days ago stating that he is ready and willing to take the fight, but Diaz is not.

Im down, he's not twitter.com/Tdoe27008165/s…

Who could Nate Diaz and Dustin Poirier face next if not each other?

Dustin Poirier and Nate Diaz are two of the bigger names in the sport. A fight between them would certainly generate a large amount of hype and possibly a good fight purse for both men.

However, should a fight between them fail to materialize then they both have a number of options ahead of them. Tony Ferguson could be a reasonable matchup for either man, and he has already expressed a willingness to move back up to 170 lb, which would certainly suit Diaz.

Alternatively, Diaz could be holding out for a trilogy fight with Conor McGregor. Both men have a win apiece and are at a point in their careers where revitalizing the old rivalry could do wonders for their public image.

Should Dustin Poirier wish to remain at lightweight then a bout against Michael Chandler would certainly be a thrilling proposition. If he wishes to move up to welterweight then Colby Covington would appear to be the logical choice, given their intense dislike for each other.