• Dustin Poirier after his knockout victory over Conor McGregor in a lightweight fight during UFC 257 at Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi, on January 23. Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC
    Dustin Poirier after his knockout victory over Conor McGregor in a lightweight fight during UFC 257 at Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi, on January 23. Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC
  • US fighter Dustin Poirier after his knockout victory over Conor McGregor of Ireland. Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC
    US fighter Dustin Poirier after his knockout victory over Conor McGregor of Ireland. Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC
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    Dustin Poirier celebrates after beating Conor McGregor. Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC
  • UFC president Dana White congraulates Dustin Poirier after his win over Conor McGregor. Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC
    UFC president Dana White congraulates Dustin Poirier after his win over Conor McGregor. Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC
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    Dustin Poirier punches Conor McGregor during their fight at UFC 257. Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC
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    Dustin Poirier points at Conor McGregor during the fight. Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC
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    Dustin Poirier punches Conor McGregor. Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC
  • Dustin Poirier punches Conor McGregor. Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC
    Dustin Poirier punches Conor McGregor. Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC
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    Conor McGregor lands a punch on Dustin Poirier. Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC
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    Dustin Poirier and Conor McGregor during the fight. Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC
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    Conor McGregor ahead of the fight against Dustin Poirier. Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC
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    American fighter Michael Chandler punches Dan Hooker of New Zealand in their lightweight fight at UFC 257. Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC
  • Michael Chandler after his knockout victory over Dan Hooker. Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC
    Michael Chandler after his knockout victory over Dan Hooker. Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC
  • Michael Chandler punches Dan Hooker. Jeff Bottari/Handout Photo via USA TODAY Sports
    Michael Chandler punches Dan Hooker. Jeff Bottari/Handout Photo via USA TODAY Sports
  • Dan Hooker punches Michael Chandler during their bout. Jeff Bottari/Handout Photo via USA TODAY Sports
    Dan Hooker punches Michael Chandler during their bout. Jeff Bottari/Handout Photo via USA TODAY Sports
  • Joanne Calderwood, left, of Scotland after her win over American fighter Jessica following their flyweight bout at UFC 257 . Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC
    Joanne Calderwood, left, of Scotland after her win over American fighter Jessica following their flyweight bout at UFC 257 . Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC
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    Joanne Calderwood of punches Jessica Eye. Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC
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    Makhmud Muradov of Uzbekistan celebrates after his TKO victory over US fighter Andrew Sanchez in a middleweight bout at UFC 257. Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC
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    Makhmud Muradov punches Andrew Sanchez. Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC
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    Makhmud Muradov punches Andrew Sanchez. Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC
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    Andrew Sanchez punches Makhmud Muradov during their a middleweight fight. Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC
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    Brazil's Marina Rodriguez after her knockout victory over countrywoman Amanda Ribas in a strawweight fight at UFC 257. Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC
  • Marina Rodriguez punches Amanda Ribas. Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC
    Marina Rodriguez punches Amanda Ribas. Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC
  • Marina Rodriguez punches Amanda Ribas during their strawweight fight. Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC
    Marina Rodriguez punches Amanda Ribas during their strawweight fight. Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC
  • Amanda Ribas punches Marina Rodriguez. Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC
    Amanda Ribas punches Marina Rodriguez. Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC

Dustin Poirier says he is 'most deserving' of a title shot, but doesn't know if Conor McGregor rematch will happen


John McAuley
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Dustin Poirier has reiterated his immediate desire to become the undisputed UFC lightweight champion, although he doesn’t know if that means a trilogy bout with Conor McGregor would be next up.

The American, a former interim champion, defeated McGregor in spectacular fashion at UFC 257 in Abu Dhabi late last month, knocking out his opponent in the second round. The clash, a rematch of their 2014 encounter, in which McGregor won by first-round TKO, brought to a close a third Fight Island series in the capital.

The victory moved Poirier into pole position for the belt, which seems set to be vacated by Khabib Nurmagomedov. The undefeated champion, 29-0, is expected to commit to his decision in October to retire.

"Who else has put the resume together that I have in my last six, seven fights, whatever it has been?" Poitier (27-6) told ESPN. "Also beating Conor, a two-weight world champion, adds another world champion to the list of guys I've taken out.

“I think I'm most deserving to be in a title fight out of all these guys."

McGregor, meanwhile, is said to be targeting the chance to avenge his defeat to Poirier, although there is yet to be any concrete news on that particular bout being made.

Speaking in another interview, this time to MMA Junkie, Poirier said: “I don’t know what they’re saying behind closed doors. I haven’t been reached out to yet by the UFC or by Conor’s management about the trilogy fight.

“So I’m not sure what’s going to happen. I haven’t been reached out to the UFC about anything.”

Poirier, 32, believes the lightweight title should have been on the line in Abu Dhabi, when UFC president Dana White publicly pursued Nurmagomedov in an attempt to convince him to return for one more fight.

On whether the promotion would make Poirier-McGregor 3 for the vacant belt, Poirier said: "I'm not sure if the UFC would do that. Why wasn't that one for the belt? Politics? We're chasing Khabib? What's going on here? I have no idea what direction [the UFC will] move in."

Poirier, though, has maintained that he isn’t interested at the moment in a match-up against Michael Chandler. His fellow American, 34, shone on UFC debut in the penultimate bout at UFC 257, knocking out sixth-ranked contender Dan Hooker in the first round. Poirier, who defeated Hooker on points last June, later said he didn’t feel Chandler deserved a shot at the belt this early in his UFC career.

However, the three-time Bellator lightweight champion has contested that theory, telling ESPN: "Don't use the word 'hasn't earned it' around me. Now I just came into your organisation, knocked out a guy in 2-and-a-half minutes that you couldn't finish in 25 minutes.

“I cemented myself as a top guy … I'm not going to use the word 'disrespectful,' even though I just did, but it kind of is. But it doesn't really matter. At this point I've cemented myself inside the top five."

ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - JANUARY 23: Michael Chandler reacts after his knockout victory over Dan Hooker of New Zealand in a lightweight fight during the UFC 257 event inside Etihad Arena on UFC Fight Island on January 23, 2021 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)
ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - JANUARY 23: Michael Chandler reacts after his knockout victory over Dan Hooker of New Zealand in a lightweight fight during the UFC 257 event inside Etihad Arena on UFC Fight Island on January 23, 2021 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)
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Based: Dubai

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Investors: Self-funded

Total customers: 4,000

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Investors: Palestine’s Ibtikar Fund, Abu Dhabi’s Gothams and angel investors

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The flights
Emirates flies to Delhi with fares starting from around Dh760 return, while Etihad fares cost about Dh783 return. From Delhi, there are connecting flights to Lucknow. 
Where to stay
It is advisable to stay in Lucknow and make a day trip to Kannauj. A stay at the Lebua Lucknow hotel, a traditional Lucknowi mansion, is recommended. Prices start from Dh300 per night (excluding taxes). 

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Day 4, Dubai Test: At a glance

Moment of the day Lahiru Gamage appeared to have been hard done by when he had his dismissal of Sami Aslam chalked off for a no-ball. Replays suggested he had not overstepped. No matter. Two balls later, the exact same combination – Gamage the bowler and Kusal Mendis at second slip – combined again to send Aslam back.

Stat of the day Haris Sohail took three wickets for one run in the only over he bowled, to end the Sri Lanka second innings in a hurry. That was as many as he had managed in total in his 10-year, 58-match first-class career to date. It was also the first time a bowler had taken three wickets having bowled just one over in an innings in Tests.

The verdict Just 119 more and with five wickets remaining seems like a perfectly attainable target for Pakistan. Factor in the fact the pitch is worn, is turning prodigiously, and that Sri Lanka’s seam bowlers have also been finding the strip to their liking, it is apparent the task is still a tough one. Still, though, thanks to Asad Shafiq and Sarfraz Ahmed, it is possible.

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How to turn your property into a holiday home
  1. Ensure decoration and styling – and portal photography – quality is high to achieve maximum rates.
  2. Research equivalent Airbnb homes in your location to ensure competitiveness.
  3. Post on all relevant platforms to reach the widest audience; whether you let personally or via an agency know your potential guest profile – aiming for the wrong demographic may leave your property empty.
  4. Factor in costs when working out if holiday letting is beneficial. The annual DCTM fee runs from Dh370 for a one-bedroom flat to Dh1,200. Tourism tax is Dh10-15 per bedroom, per night.
  5. Check your management company has a physical office, a valid DTCM licence and is licencing your property and paying tourism taxes. For transparency, regularly view your booking calendar.
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Name: N2 Technology

Founded: 2018

Based: Dubai, UAE

Sector: Startups

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Funding: $1.7m from HNIs