sport news UFC: Dustin Poirier targets a move up to the welterweight division

sport news UFC: Dustin Poirier targets a move up to the welterweight division
sport news UFC: Dustin Poirier targets a move up to the welterweight division
Dustin Poirier targets a move up to the welterweight division after winning the lightweight title as in-form UFC star insists he will NOT retire if he beats Charles Oliveira at UFC 269 Dustin Poirier is targeting a move up to the welterweight division after UFC 269  The American, 32, takes on Charles Oliveira for the lightweight title next month  If Poirier triumphs, he will consider a move up to the 170-pound division next The Diamond also insisted that he will not retire after his fight in Las Vegas 

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Dustin Poirier is eyeing a move up to the welterweight division if he defeats UFC lightweight champion Charles Oliveira at UFC 269, the American star has revealed.

Poirier, 32, has enjoyed a sensational year inside the Octagon and enters his December 11 showdown with the Brazilian champion full of confidence after two wins over Conor McGregor.

The Diamond is the bookies' favourite to win UFC gold next month in what would be the pinnacle of his decade-long career with the UFC. 

Dustin Poirier is eyeing a move up to the welterweight division should he win at UFC 269

Dustin Poirier is eyeing a move up to the welterweight division should he win at UFC 269

Oliveira currently holds the UFC lightweight title

Poirier is the favourite to win UFC gold next month

Charles Oliveira (L) and Poirier (R) have will meet at UFC 269 to fight for the

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