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Poirier's Top 5: Oliveira Shockingly Omitted!
29 Apr
Summary
- Dustin Poirier excluded Charles Oliveira from his top five lightweights.
- Poirier's list included Khabib, Islam, Penn, Topuria, and Edgar.
- Oliveira previously submitted Poirier in a lightweight title fight.

Dustin Poirier, a fighter widely regarded as one of the greatest lightweights never to capture an undisputed UFC title, has shared his personal top five fighters in the division's history. Poirier's list notably excludes Charles Oliveira, the current BMF champion, who defeated Poirier via submission in their lightweight title clash at UFC 269. This omission comes as a surprise given Oliveira's record-breaking achievements in finishes and submissions within the UFC. Poirier's selections for his elite five include Khabib Nurmagomedov, Islam Makhachev, B.J. Penn, Ilia Topuria, and Frankie Edgar. The fighter retired last July after a decorated career featuring wins over prominent names like Conor McGregor, Justin Gaethje, Eddie Alvarez, and Max Holloway.