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Dustin Poirier, right, goes up against Khabib Nurmagomedov in Abu Dhabi on September 7 at UFC 242. Getty
Dustin Poirier, right, goes up against Khabib Nurmagomedov in Abu Dhabi on September 7 at UFC 242. Getty
UFC 242: Dustin Poirier relishing underdog role as he aims for 'greatness' against Khabib Nurmagomedov in Abu Dhabi
The two meet in a lightweight unification bout in the main event of the card at The Arena on Yas Island on September 7