Dustin Poirier admits to helping teammate cheat weigh-in in Mississippi

Dustin Poirier revealed that he assisted a teammate in making weight for a fight by manipulating the scale during a weigh-in in Mississippi. Poirier, who has retired from competitive fighting, discussed the incident on the 'Deep Waters' podcast, stating he slightly lifted his friend while both stood behind a towel at the scale. This admission highlights the lengths some fighters may go to in attempt to secure an advantage in weight classes. Poirier has indicated he misses fighting and is not entirely ruling out a return to the octagon.

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