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Dustin Poirier-Tony Ferguson UFC 254 Matchup Fizzles After Failed Negotiations

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Next month's highly-anticipated Dustin Poirier vs. Tony Ferguson fight isn't in the works anymore, according to Poirier.

"UFC and I didn't come to terms," Poirier told ESPN. "I will not be fighting on Oct. 24."

Poirier will return home to Lafayette next week. — Ariel Helwani (@arielhelwani) September 10, 2020

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The Ultimate Fighting Championship lost a fight that was never officially announced but fans strongly desired.