Dustin Poirier omits former foe among top five UFC lightweights ever
Dustin Poirier has named his top five UFC lightweights of all time, leaving out former champion Charles Oliveira, whom he lost to at UFC 269. The list includes Khabib Nurmagomedov, Islam Makhachev, B.J. Penn, Ilia Topuria, and Frankie Edgar. Poirier, a former interim champion, retired in 2025 after a decorated career at 155 pounds. His omission of Oliveira, the UFC's all-time leader in finishes and submissions, sparked discussion among fans and analysts.
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