In a race to the UFC lightweight title, Dustin Poirier believes he’ll ultimately come out ahead of Eddie Alvarez . Poirier (22-5 MMA, 14-4 UFC) might not be able to get his long-coveted rematch with the ex-champ, but he said it won’t matter when he beats former WSOF champ Justin Gaethje (18-1 MMA, 1-1 UFC). “Eddie’s going to try to play the waiting game, and I’m going to pass him up, and I’m going to get a shot at the title,” Poirier told MMAjunkie Radio.
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