Dustin Poirier The UFC plans to stage 45 events in 2015, and during that time, hundreds of fighters will enter and exit the octagon. While pre-fight hype is an enjoyable aspect of the sport, it’s ultimately the in-cage performances that speak most to fans. For the majority of fighters, the opportunity to present their skills to the world only comes along a few times per year. A total of 20 fighters got the chance on Saturday as part of UFC Fight Night 63, which aired on FOX Sports 1 from Patriot Center in Fairfax, Va. Now that UFC Fight Night 63 is in the books, it’s time to commence MMAjunkie’s “Three Stars” ceremony. * * * * Third Star: Dustin Poirier Despite being one of the most credentialed featherweights in UFC history, Poirier (17-4 MMA, 9-3 UFC) opted to abandon the 145-pound division for a fresh start at lightweight
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The three stars of ‘UFC Fight Night 63: Mendes vs. Lamas’ in Fairfax – MMA Junkie