Daniel Cormier believes the UFC matching up Islam Makhachev and Dustin Poirier would be a win-win situation. Based on availability, UFC lightweight champion Makhachev suggested Poirier for his next title defense. Justin Gaethje, Charles Oliveira and Arman Tsarukyan are all competing at UFC 300 on April 13, which is what steered Makhachev (25-1 MMA, 14-1 UFC) toward “The Diamond.” Makhachev doesn’t think Poirier (30-8 MMA, 22-7 UFC) deserves it but wants to return in June. Cormier sees Poirier being a great fight to help build Makhachev’s star power
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