For Dustin Poirier, he doesn’t consider lightweight champion Charles Oliveira is the most formidable opponent in the division. After beating Conor McGregor twice in a row, Poirier (28-6) is more likely to fight for the title against Oliveira (31-8). But Poirier named Islam Makhachev as the toughest lightweight to face. Makhachev is considered as the next Khabib Nurmagomedov who is now retired.
Dustin Poirier: Charles Oliveira Isn’t The Toughest Opponent At 155 Pounds