"Dustin Poirier and Islam Makhachev Clash Over Title Shot Deservingness"
TL;DR
Islam Makhachev responds to Dustin Poirier's claim of being able to beat anybody by pointing out that if Poirier could, he would be holding the belt. Makhachev, with a record of 25-1, has dominated the lightweight division, while Poirier, with a UFC record of 22-7, has an impressive list of accomplishments and recently secured a knockout victory. The potential matchup between Makhachev and Poirier could take place this summer.
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