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Daniel Cormier explains what Dustin Poirier needs to do to “give himself a chance” in McGregor rematch
Daniel Cormier believes Dustin Poirier must convince himself he “just got caught” in his first fight with Conor McGregor if he hopes to win their imminent rematch. McGregor and Poirier first fought in the featherweight division in 2014, with McGregor winning by first-round knockout. The pair are now set to rematch in the main event […]
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UFC Twitter account sends out DMs stating Dustin Poirier vs. Conor McGregor 2 is now for the lightweight title
The first UFC pay-per-view event of 2021 will see the returning Conor McGregor rematch Dustin Poirier — and it may end up being for a title after all. On Monday, those within the MMA community began revealing Twitter messages that they received from the official UFC Twitter account about UFC 257 event info. This, of […]
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Dustin Poirier “most deserving of a title shot,” says Khabib Nurmagomedov coach
Coach Javier Mendez believes that if his star pupil, UFC lightweight champ Khabib Nurmagomedov, retires, Dustin Poirier should fight for the vacant belt. Nurmagomedov announced his retirement after a submission victory over Justin Gaethje in October. That being said, he still hasn’t vacated the lightweight title, due primarily to the fact that UFC President Dana […]
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Conor McGregor boosted ESPN+ subscriptions from 6.6 to 7.6 million, says Disney exec
Earlier this year, Disney’s Bob Iger claimed that Conor McGregor helped drive ESPN+ subscriptions rise from 6.6 million to 7.6 million. While there is so confirmation as to whether or not these numbers came directly from his win over Donald “Cowboy” Cerrone at the start of the year, there’s no way of denying the overwhelming […]
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John Kavanagh: Dustin Poirier has already felt Conor McGregor’s KO power
Coach John Kavanagh wants the MMA community to remember that Dustin Poirier has already felt Conor McGregor’s knockout power in the past. McGregor and Poirier meet for the second time next month at UFC 257 on UFC Fight Island. The first time these two fought was back in September 2014 at UFC 178. That fight […]
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Dustin Poirier praises “incredible” Charles Oliveira, calls Michael Chandler a “good fighter”
UFC lightweight contender Dustin Poirier praised divisional rivals Charles Oliveira and Michael Chandler for their recent performances. Oliveira has won eight straight fights and, back at UFC 256, he picked up the biggest win of his career when he defeated Tony Ferguson via lopsided decision. As for Chandler, he is set to make his UFC […]
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Dustin Poirier believes Conor McGregor rematch “could potentially be” for a belt
UFC lightweight Dustin Poirier believes that his upcoming rematch with Conor McGregor at UFC 257 “could potentially be” for a belt. The status of UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov is up in the air at the moment. After defeating Justin Gaethje at UFC 254, Nurmagomedov announced his retirement from MMA. However, UFC president Dana White […]
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Conor McGregor on upcoming rematch with Dustin Poirier: “I am preparing a masterpiece!”
UFC superstar Conor McGregor said that he is “preparing a masterpiece” for his upcoming rematch with Dustin Poirier at UFC 257. McGregor meets Poirier in the main event of UFC 257, set for January 23 on Fight Island in Abu Dhabi. The two previously met back at UFC 178 in September 2014 with McGregor winning […]
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UFC 257 gets official poster featuring McGregor, Poirier
The official poster for UFC 257 has been released, and headliners Conor McGregor and Dustin Poirier are front and center. See the poster for the card below: OFFICIAL: Your Poirier-McGregor 2 poster has landed 💎🇮🇪 [ #InAbuDhabi | @VisitAbuDhabi ] pic.twitter.com/fbvMEO2RBE — UFC (@ufc) December 23, 2020 UFC 257 goes down on January 23 on […]
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Colby Covington predicts Dustin Poirier is “gonna be crying” after Conor McGregor sparks him in the first round
UFC welterweight contender Colby Covington says that former teammate Dustin Poirier is “gonna be crying” after he loses to Conor McGregor. Covington and Poirier were former teammates at American Top Team in Coconut Creek, Florida, and there is no love lost between these two and they truly do not like each other. Both Covington and […]
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Conor McGregor vs. Dustin Poirier rematch will be “completely different” than first fight, says Dana White
UFC President Dana White believes the upcoming rematch between Conor McGregor and Dustin Poirier will be “completely different” than their first fight. McGregor and Poirier first met in the featherweight division in 2014. On that night, McGregor won by first-round knockout, taking another leap up the featherweight ranks in the process. The pair are now […]
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Video | UFC drops ‘Poirier vs McGregor 2: Ready for War’ promo
The UFC has officially dropped the promo video for UFC 257: Dustin Poirier vs. Conor McGregor, titling it “Ready for War.” On January 23, 2021, at UFC 257 on Fight Island in Abu Dhabi, Poirier and McGregor meet for the second time nearly seven years since their first bout at UFC 178 in September 2014, […]
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Dustin Poirier reacts after Charles Oliveira dominates Tony Ferguson at UFC 256
Former interim lightweight champion Dustin Poirier was clearly watching tonight’s UFC 256 co-main event between Charles Oliveira and Tony Ferguson. Oliveira (30-8 MMA) was returning to action for the first time since submitting Kevin Lee back in March. Oliveira had entered UFC 256 on a seven-fight win streak, with all 7 of those wins coming by […]
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Dustin Poirier in fantastic shape ahead of Conor McGregor fight
UFC lightweight contender Dustin Poirier looks to be in fantastic shape ahead of his rematch with former two-division champ Conor McGregor. Poirier will collide with McGregor in the main event of UFC 257 on January 23 in Abu Dhabi. While Poirier is always in peak physical condition for his fights, this one seems to have […]
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Dustin Poirier discusses options for Michael Chandler’s UFC debut
Dustin Poirier believes Michael Chandler should get a tough test in his UFC debut—somebody like recent lightweight title challenger Justin Gaethje. Chandler, the former Bellator lightweight champion, signed with the UFC earlier this year, but has yet to take his first steps into the Octagon. That being said, it sounds like he will do so […]
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Dustin Poirier on upcoming rematch with Conor McGregor: “This could be for the undisputed belt”
Dustin Poirier believes his upcoming fight against Conor McGregor could end up being for the undisputed UFC Lightweight Championship. The two former featherweight rivals are set to meet more than six years on from their first encounter, and while both men have been through a lot in that time, they seem to be as passionate […]
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Video | Relive the first time Conor McGregor and Dustin Poirier ever crossed paths
Years ago, ahead of their UFC 178 fight in the featherweight division, Conor McGregor and Dustin Poirier crossed paths for the very first time. You can relive their first-ever encounter, which occurred in the lobby of the UFC 178 fighter hotel, in a recent Instagram post from the UFC. See it below: View this […]
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Dustin Poirier: Conor McGregor rematch “isn’t about getting even”
Former UFC interim lightweight champion Dustin Poirier claims his upcoming rematch with Conor McGregor is not about revenge. After months of rumors and negotiations, Poirier is officially slated to take on McGregor in the main event of UFC 257 on January 23. The bout will mark the second time they’ve met, after McGregor knocked Poirier […]
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Dana White previews Conor McGregor vs. Dustin Poirier rematch
UFC President Dana White has shared his initial thoughts on the upcoming rematch between Conor McGregor and Dustin Poirier. McGregor and Poirier are slated to collide in the main event of UFC 257 on January 23, most likely on Fight Island in Abu Dhabi. The pair first met in 2014, in the featherweight division. McGregor […]
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Dana White plans for fans at Conor McGregor fight: “I’m ready”
UFC President Dana White says he intends to welcome fans to UFC 257, which will be headlined by a rematch between Conor McGregor and Dustin Poirier. The UFC has promoted a host of events during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, primarily inside its Las Vegas headquarters, and on “Fight Island” in Abu Dhabi. However, none of […]
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Breaking: Conor McGregor signs contract, fight with Dustin Poirier set for January 23
Conor McGregor has reportedly signed his contract for a long rumored January 23 fight with fellow lightweight contender Dustin Poirier. News of this matchup was first reported by MMA Fighting earlier this month, but UFC President Dana White later insisted that contracts were not yet signed. That’s apparently no longer the case. According to a […]
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Stephen Thompson makes prediction for McGregor vs. Poirier rematch
UFC welterweight contender Stephen Thompson has made his prediction for the hotly anticipated rematch between Conor McGregor and Dustin Poirier. McGregor and Poirier first met in the featherweight division in 2014, with McGregor winning by first-round knockout. Since then, both men have achieved significant feats in the lightweight division, which has led them to a […]
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Breaking: Conor McGregor set to return to the Octagon opposite Dustin Poirier at UFC 257
Former two-division UFC champion Conor McGregor is set to return to the Octagon against Dustin Poirier in the main event of UFC 257 on January 23. News of this bout was first reported by MMA Fighting. McGregor and Poirier have fought once before. The pair first met in the featherweight division in 2014, with McGregor […]
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Report: UFC willing to replace Dustin Poirier and make Gaethje vs McGregor on January 23
Dustin Poirier and Conor McGregor may not be happening on January 23 after all. After Poirier and McGregor agreed to a charity sparring match, the UFC came in and offered them to fight on January 23 which the Irishman accepted. Poirier, meanwhile, told the UFC to stop playing games and send him the contract. Now, […]
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Dustin Poirier tells Dana White to “stop playing games” and send the contract for the Conor McGregor rematch
Dustin Poirier wants Dana White to stop playing games over contract negotiations for the Conor McGregor rematch. For weeks now, both Poirier and Conor McGregor have agreed to fight one another on January 23. However, contracts have still yet to be sent out and the fight has not been made official. So, for “The Diamond” […]
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Dana White says the UFC lightweight title will not be vacated, confirms McGregor vs. Poirier 2
UFC President Dana White claims that the promotions lightweight title will not be vacated, this while confirming McGregor vs. Poirier 2. Following tonight’s UFC Vegas 12 event, the UFC boss spoke with ESPN‘s Brett Okamoto where he revealed the following information regarding the promotions lightweight division. Believing Khabib will come back for one more fight, […]
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Tony Ferguson believes he will be fighting Dustin Poirier for the vacant lightweight title
Tony Ferguson is confident his next fight will be for the UFC’s vacant lightweight title. After Khabib Nurmagomedov defeated Justin Gaethje at UFC 254 to defend his lightweight title, he then retired from the sport. Immediately, many wondered who would be fighting for the vacant belt. According to Ferguson, he says it will be him […]
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Dustin Poirier reacts after Khabib Nurmagomedov stops Justin Gaethje at UFC 254
Former UFC interim lightweight champion Dustin Poirier was clearly watching today’s UFC 254 main event between Khabib Nurmagomedov and Justin Gaethje. Poirier of course has a history with both men. ‘The Diamond’ suffered a submission loss to ‘The Eagle’ in the main event of UFC 242, thus surrendering his interim title. Prior to his setback […]