With UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev not booked and keen to defend his title, an unexpected challenger could be next for him. Dustin Poirier put himself back in the contender conversation this past Saturday when he knocked out Benoit Saint Denis in the second round of the UFC 299 co-main event. Shortly afterward, both Makhachev and his management team expressed a desire to face “The Diamond” next. In a meritocracy, Poirier (30-8 MMA, 22-7 UFC) would not be next for Makhachev (25-1 MMA, 14-1 UFC). The winner of the Justin Gaethje vs. Max Holloway fight for the BMF belt at UFC 300 , as well as the winner of Charles Oliveira vs
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Video: Will Islam Makhachev vs. Dustin Poirier actually happen in June, and should it? – MMA Junkie