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Can Dustin Poirier finish his story at UFC 302?

Poirier, one of the greatest lightweights in MMA history, has yet to win the ultimate prize. Will a win at UFC 302 over Islam Makhachev cement his legacy?

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Dustin Poirier awaits date with destiny at UFC 302

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