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Dustin Poirier discusses gambling in MMA, approves ban on fighters betting

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Dustin Poirier is the former UFC's interim lightweight champion. He is not allowed to bet on mixed martial arts. Poier has bet himself in the past. The UFC banned betting on MMA. He has no problem with being excluded from the betting side of the sport.

Dustin Poirier would bet on Conor McGregor against Michael Chandler. Poirsier approves a ban on fighters betting.

DP is glad the betting on the fight between Sean O'Malley and Petr Yan was stopped before it happened. He would have lost a lot of money if it had happened before the match. Dustin Poirier doesn't know the details of the case.

DP has bet on himself before. He has no problem with that. If he bet against himself, it would be insider trading. DP has been training with some of the fighters and he has a different view of them than the public.

Dustin Poirier has approved a ban on fighters betting on MMA fights. He has a number of other business interests besides that. The UFC is still firmly rooted in its deal with DraftKings Sportsbook.

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