At this point in his career, top lightweight contender Dustin Poirier only cares about the legacy he leaves behind. So if he was given the chance to avenge his losses against either Khabib Nurmagomedov or Conor McGregor, “The Diamond” is picking the former.
“If the belts weren’t on the line, just for my legacy, I would love to beat Khabib,” Poirier told MMA Junkie. “Nobody’s ever beat him. Nobody’s ever climbed that mountain. I would love to be the first one. That’s historic. That’s legendary.
“That’s the stuff I’m out to do. I’m not out for rematches and grudge matches and revenge.