Dustin Poirier recently lost against Khabib Nurmagomedov at UFC 242 after a five-win streak in lightweight division. Dustin Poirier became interim lightweight champion after defeating Max Holloway at UFC 236 and got his title shot against Khabib. However, fighter has a lot to prove in lightweight division and has chances of going back to  fearweight division. Khabib started his MMA career in 145-pound category, but he is determined to t go re again.  

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Dustin Poirier and Max Holloway have fought each or in both divisions and Dustin got win every time. In his 32 bouts, Dustin Poirier has won 25 matches, lost six and one -contest. He has lost four times in fearweight division but lost only twice in lightweight division against Khabib Nurmagomedov and Michael Jhonson. His fearweight losses came against Cor McGregor, Cub Swanson, Danny Castillo and Chan Sun Jung  After his loss at UFC 242, a lot of fans wanted to see him back in fearweight but he confirmed in a tweet reply to his octagon-rival Max Holloway that he is t coming back at 145 pounds. His tweet has me a lot of fans wonder about dream matchups in fearweight division.

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After Dustin Poirier, Tony Ferguson is likely to get a title shot against Khabib and after match is done, Dustin Poirier can get back into title-run. Dustin Poirier has alrey defeated fighters like Anthony Pettis, Justin Gaje and Eddie Alvarez in his lightweight journey but a re-match with Cor McGregor in lightweight will be a great night for UFC fans. Despite staying away from UFC for such a long period, Cor McGregor is still third-ranked lightweight fighter. UFC President Dana White has confirmed that Cor is looking for a comeback very soon and a rematch with Dustin Poirier can be a great welcome.

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Khabib Nurmagomedov showed a lot of respect to Dustin after match and praised his boxing skills. Dustin Poirier might get his hands on Khabib in future again but for w, he has a number of options. Justin Gaje is also rising high in lightweight division. Justin is currently at rank four and he has high chances of fighting again with Dustin Poirier in near future. Dustin has immense striking skills and it is good news that he is staying back in 155-pound category. 

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