D. Poirier (left) poses with K. Nurmagomedov (right) after UFC 242. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram @dustinpoirier
Lightweight legend (up to 70,3kg.) in MMA, Khabib Nurmagomedov is even willing to invest in his organization, Eagles FC. After confirming the hiring of Kevin Lee, a former UFC standout, the Russian has his eyes on an old opponent, Dustin poirier. In an interview with 'ESPN', the former fighter spoke about the interest.
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“Call me and I will sign with Dustin poirier for Eagle FC in the under-74,8kg division. If the UFC releases him, Khabib will always be here, with Eagle FC. Come on, Dustin, call me,” Khabib said.
Willing to increase the number of stars in his company, Nurmagomedov knows the 'Diamond' well. In 2019, the fighters shared the Octagon in a clash to unify the lightweight title.
At the time, the Russian held the group's linear belt, while Poirier held the interim title. In the confrontation, it was Khabib. In his best style, the 'Eagle' got past the North American with a submission in the third round.
A standout in the lightweight division in recent years, Dustin is coming off a tough loss in his career. Last Saturday (11), the 'Diamante' saw, for the second time, its dream of taking over the throne of the division slip through its fingers. The athlete was surpassed by Charles of the Bronx No. UFC 269 and again moved away from the achievement, until then, unprecedented in his career.
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