Two of the biggest names in the UFC need opponents. Former lightweight interim champion Dustin Poirier has been searching for a fight since his undisputed title challenge at UFC 269 against Charles Oliveira and former welterweight title challenger Gilbert Burns is looking to right the ship after falling to Khamzat Chimaev at UFC 273. On Saturday, Poirier (28-7 MMA, 20-6 UFC) posted a message on Twitter simply stating, “I want to fight.” It didn’t take long for Poirier to get attention from his peers, as Burns (20-5 MMA, 13-5 UFC) raised his hand for a challenge. “170?” was the quick and to-the-point reply from Burns, who appears to be down for a fight at welterweight

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Dustin Poirier wants to fight, former welterweight title challenger Gilbert Burns raises hand – MMA Junkie

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