Dustin Poirier admits he is 'p****d off' at himself for accepting Colby Covington fight
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Dustin Poirier has explained his dramatic U-turn to accept a proposed fight with bitter rival Colby Covington.
Dustin Poirier has explained his dramatic U-turn to accept a proposed fight with bitter rival Colby Covington. 'Diamond' changed his stance when the call came from the UFC.
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Tom Aspinall backs the 'scary fight' with Curtis Blaydes to push
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Colby Covington Claims Dustin Poirier Got Him Kicked Out of ATT
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UFC 272 result: Colby Covington calls out Dustin Poirier and insults star's wife in X-rated rant after beating Masvidal
Colby Covington Claims Dustin Poirier Got Him Kicked Out of ATT
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Dustin Poirier Explains Why He Won't Fight Colby Covington
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Dustin Poirier: 'Fake' Colby Covington Is Everything I Hate About MMA - MMA Fighting
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Dustin Poirier responds to Colby Covington's post-UFC 272 callout