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Dustin Poirier has only one thing on his mind after one of the most emotionally taxing, physically demanding fights of his career.

Gold.

“The Diamond” isn’t interested in a rematch with rival Eddie Alvarez at this juncture. Another go with Conor McGregor is not something he’s making a top priority. What Poirier wants — and what he tried his damnedest to earn Saturday night — is a shot a Khabib Nurmagomedov and the UFC lightweight title.

Poirier beat the iron-chinned Justin Gaethje by fourth-round TKO in the main event of UFC on FOX 29 in Glendale, Ariz., in an early favorite for 2018 Fight of the Year. The Louisiana native dished out an incredible amount of punishment and received plenty back, especially to his now very damaged right leg.