CALGARY – As impossible as it is to predict what will happen in the UFC lightweight division, Dustin Poirier appears to be on the cusp of a title shot. But, of course, it’s not that simple. In all likelihood, the UFC will soon announce a blockbuster title fight between Conor McGregor and champion Khabib Nurmagomedov , delaying Poirier’s rightful title shot. McGregor (21-3 MMA, 9-1 UFC) and Nurmagomedov (26-0 MMA, 10-0 UFC) represent two completely different fights for Poirier (24-5 MMA, 16-4 UFC), and not just stylistically. Related UFC on FOX 30 bonuses: Dustin Poirier, Jose Aldo among $50,000 winners in Calgary Twitter reacts to Dustin Poirier's epic TKO of Eddie Alvarez in UFC on FOX 30 rematch “They’re both tough fights,” Poirier said on FS1’s post-fight show after a second-round stoppage of ex-champ Eddie Alvarez at UFC on FOX 30. “Very different fights.
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Khabib Nurmagomedov or Conor McGregor? Maybe Tony Ferguson? Dustin Poirier has options – MMA Junkie