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Conor McGregor? Michael Chandler? This is who Dustin Poirier should fight next
Poirier is poised for a lightweight title shot, but who should be his next opponent?
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WHO'S ON THE RISE?
MMA Hot List: Dustin Poirier, Michael Chandler make their moves after UFC 257
Three fighters parlayed memorable performances on "Fight Island" into spots on ESPN's MMA Hot List. See who else made the cut.
White interested in Chandler vs. Poirier if Khabib doesn't want to fight
LOOKING BACK AT FIGHT ISLAND
Memories from Fight Island: Max Holloway's resolve, Conor McGregor's fall
After two weeks and three fight cards in Abu Dhabi, Brett Okamoto reflects on the most memorable moments from his time on Fight Island.
MMA DIVISIONAL RANKINGS
Poirier, Chandler enhance lightweight presence while McGregor disappears
Dustin Poirier and Michael Chandler climb in the ESPN divisional rankings, while Conor McGregor falls out of the top 10.
APRIL 17 UFC FIGHT NIGHT
UFC finalizing Whittaker-Costa headliner for April
The UFC is finalizing a middleweight bout between Robert Whittaker and Paulo Costa to headline UFC Fight Night on April 17.
ARIEL & THE BAD GUY
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What was most surprising about Poirier-McGregor 2, and what's next?
POUND-FOR-POUND RANKINGS
Poirier moves up and Holloway moves in
Dustin Poirier surges in the men's rankings after a big win and a familiar face re-emerges in Max Holloway.
UFC REAL OR NOT
Conor McGregor no longer elite? Dustin Poirier to face Nate Diaz?
UFC 257 shook up the UFC lightweight division, but what lies ahead for the rest of 2021?
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MMA pound-for-pound rankings: Dustin Poirier moves up and Max Holloway moves in
Dustin Poirier uses a big win on a big stage to surge in ESPN men's rankings, and a familiar face reemerges in the top 10.
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