, author: Ermakova M.

Named the favorite of the rematch Dustin Poirier and Justin Gauthier

Dustin Poirier and Justin Gauthier are currently ranked second and third in the UFC lightweight rankings respectively.

Despite winning the first fight, Dustin Poirier is not the favorite in a possible rematch with Justin Gaethier, which American fighters have announced their intention to have in recent interviews.

At the moment, Gautier's chances of winning are 1.8 (probability 55.56%), while Poirier's success is estimated at 2.05 (probability 48.78%).

Two weeks ago at UFC 286 in London, Justin Gauthier got his career back on track with a majority win over Rafael Fiziev. Thus closing a failed bid to take the UFC Lightweight Championship from Charles Oliveira, whom he lost to in May last year by rear naked choke in the first round.

Dustin Poirier last entered the octagon in November last year, finishing with a rear naked choke in the third round from Michael Chandler. Prior to that, Diamond lost ahead of schedule to Oliveira, and also defeated Conor McGregor twice.

The first fight between the Americans in lightweight took place in April 2018 and ended with Poirier's victory by technical knockout in the fourth round.

Dustin Poirier and Justin Gauthier are currently ranked second and third in the UFC lightweight rankings respectively.

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