Dustin Poirier rejects the idea that he doesn't deserve to fight Islam Makhachev: I've done more in this sport than he has
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UFC lightweight contender Dustin Poirier isn't happy with Islam Makhachev's comments about a potential title shot.
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UFC 299: Dustin Poirier has at least one lightweight title offer
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Georges St-Pierre reveals he was set to grapple Nick Diaz in December before an injury postponed it
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Michael Chandler admits fighting Dustin Poirier scares him: You
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Dustin Poirier knows Nate Diaz fight doesn't make sense but wants it to happen: Those are the kind of fights I want to be part of
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Justin Gaethje knows for a fact Islam Makhachev is not as good as Khabib Nurmagomedov and hopes he can prove that
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Anthony Smith explains why taking the belt from Alex Pereira would mean more to him
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If Dustin Poirier upsets Islam Makhachev, would that be a bigger
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Islam Makhachev Wants Dustin Poirier Title Fight in June, Confirms
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Dustin Poirier: Islam Makhachev probably toughest fight at 155 pounds
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UFC 299: Dustin Poirier has at least one lightweight title offer
Does Dustin Poirier deserve the next UFC lightweight title fight
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Daniel Cormier believes Francis Ngannou should just “bite the bullet” and return to UFC: “The money that he was offered, I've heard, was a very lucrative number”