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Michael Chandler fires back at Dustin Poirier over ‘Chindler’ comment after Michael Johnson KO’s Alan Patrick at UFC Vegas 54

Fernando Quiles - May 15, 2022

Michael Chandler wasn’t about to let Dustin Poirier off the hook. At UFC Vegas 54, Michael Johnson went one-on-one with Alan Patrick. This was a crucial fight for Johnson as he was on a four-fight skid and another defeat could’ve very well led to walking papers.

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Dustin Poirier

Dustin Poirier accepts challenge from Colby Covington

Chris Taylor - May 13, 2022

Dustin Poirier has accepted the challenge laid out by former teammate Colby Covington at UFC 272. Covington had called out Poirier following his unanimous decision victory over Jorge Masvidal at March’s pay-per-view event in Las Vegas.

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Nate Diaz

Dustin Poirier reacts after Nate Diaz urinates on UFC property: “A real man would’ve s**t there”

Susan Cox - May 13, 2022

Dustin Poirier has weighed in after Nate Diaz urinated on UFC property. It was just yesterday that Nate Diaz showed his disappointment and frustration with the UFC by pissing outside the UFC Performance Institute, taking a picture and posting commentary to ‘Twitter’.

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Michael Chandler

Michael Chandler declines to fight Dustin Poirier due to past comments: "He completely disregarded me"

Josh Evanoff - May 11, 2022

UFC lightweight contender Michael Chandler doesn’t have an interest in fighting Dustin Poirier. The 36-year-old was seen in the Octagon last Saturday against Tony Ferguson. After a tough first round, Chandler brutally knocked out ‘El Cucuy’ in the second frame to claim victory. The win snapped a two-fight losing streak and got him back into the title conversation.

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Tony Ferguson

Tony Ferguson rips Dustin Poirier for saying he wants to fight him: "He's full of s**t"

Cole Shelton - May 5, 2022

Tony Ferguson doesn’t think Dustin Poirier actually wants to fight him. With Ferguson fighting Michael Chandler at UFC 274, Poirier said on social media it’s likely he will face the winner. If that is the case, it would be a phenomenal fight and a highly-anticipated bout between two all-action fighters, yet, ‘El Cucuy’ says Poirier is full of s**t and wouldn’t fight him.

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Gilbert Burns

Gilbert Burns is willing to welcome Dustin Poirier to the UFC welterweight division

Harry Kettle - April 25, 2022

UFC welterweight Gilbert Burns has suggested a showdown with Dustin Poirier to welcome him to the division. At this moment in time, there are very few fighters as beloved in mixed martial arts as Gilbert Burns. His last outing against Khamzat Chimaev at UFC 273 won over a lot of folks with the masses being impressed by his ability to not only test Chimaev, but to almost get the win.

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Jon Jones

UFC Rankings Update: Dustin Poirier leapfrogs Jon Jones on P4P list

Susan Cox - April 19, 2022

In the latest update of the UFC rankings Dustin Poirier has overtaken former light heavyweight champion Jon Jones on the pound-for-pound list. Poirier (28-7 MMA), last fought at UFC 269 in December 2021 against Charles Oliveira (32-8 MMA) in the lightweight main event. It was Oliveira who beat ‘The Diamond’ during that match-up. However, prior to that loss Poirier met and defeated Conor McGregor (22-6 MMA) twice during 2021.

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Nate Diaz

Nate Diaz responds after receiving a Birthday message from Dustin Poirier: "Bruh no one likes you and u suck"

Chris Taylor - April 16, 2022

Nate Diaz has responded after receiving a Birthday message from fellow UFC superstar Dustin Poirier. Diaz (20-13 MMA) turned 37 years-old today and was greeted with Birthday wishes from the likes of the UFC, BJ Penn, Jake Shields, among others, on social media.

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Fighters react after Nate Diaz requests to be released by the UFC

Fernando Quiles - March 27, 2022

Nate Diaz has asked for his release from the UFC and fellow fighters have taken notice. Diaz has always been known to beat to his own drum. The Stockton native has only taken fights that he feels make sense for him. He has expressed frustration with the UFC throughout his run and things haven’t gotten better.

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Dustin Poirier

Colby Covington says Dustin Poirier must fight him in order to keep his dignity: “Why is he trying to pick on the guy in the corner that has a lisp?”

Harry Kettle - March 17, 2022

UFC welterweight Colby Covington has explained why Dustin Poirier needs to accept a fight against him instead of pursuing Nate Diaz. Back at UFC 272, Colby Covington saw off the challenge of Jorge Masvidal with a decision win over his former friend and training partner. Immediately after his hand was raised, “Chaos” proceeded to call out another famous name from American Top Team – Dustin Poirier.

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Coach Mike Brown discusses the possibility of Dustin Poirier competing at 170: “He’s plenty big for welterweight”

Susan Cox - March 15, 2022

ATT (American Top Team) coach Mike Brown has weighed in on the possibility of Dustin Poirier competing at 170 lbs. Dustin Poirier began his career in the UFC as a featherweight before becoming one of the best 155-pound fighters in the world. Mike Brown believes Poirier has the size and power to challenge anyone if he makes the decision to start fighting at welterweight.

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Dustin Poirier Reacts To Colby Covington After "Cute" Callout Post-Fight At UFC 272

Fernando Quiles - March 13, 2022

Dustin Poirier has some more words to share in response to Colby Covington’s callout. Covington took care of business on March 5. In the UFC 272 headliner, Covington took on his former friend and training partner Jorge Masvidal. Covington had a couple of shaky moments but for the most part, his pressure and grappling were too much for “Gamebred” to handle.

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Colby Covington opens as a massive favorite over Dustin Poirier in a potential fight

Cole Shelton - March 7, 2022

Colby Covington has opened as a massive favorite over Dustin Poirier after “Chaos” called him out. Ever since Covington was kicked out of American Top Team, he has taken shots at Poirier, and “The Diamond” has said it’s on sight if he sees him. However, Poirier has said the fight won’t take place in the Octagon, but after Covington beat Jorge Masvidal at UFC 272 he once again called for the scrap.

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Colby Covington Reacts To Dustin Poirier's Tweets Following UFC 272

Fernando Quiles - March 6, 2022

Colby Covington has caught wind of Dustin Poirier’s post-UFC 272 tweets. Covington was in action on March 5 as he took the headlining spot for UFC 272 against Jorge Masvidal. There was a ton of animosity going into this one and ultimately, Covington had his hand raised. After the fight, Covington took aim at Poirier (via MMAMania.com).

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Dustin Poirier responds to callout from Colby Covington at UFC 272

Fernando Quiles - March 6, 2022

Dustin Poirier had some fun on Twitter following Colby Covington’s callout. UFC 272 wrapped up with a welterweight grudge match between Covington and Jorge Masvidal. The former friends and training partners battled for five rounds and while Masvidal had some moments, the night belonged to “Chaos.” All three judges scored the fight for Covington.

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Dana White reacts to Colby Covington’s callout of Dustin Poirier, believes ‘Chaos’ can eventually earn another welterweight title shot

Fernando Quiles - March 6, 2022

UFC President Dana White has responded to Colby Covington’s desire to fight Dustin Poirier. Last night (March 5), Covington went one-on-one with his former teammate and friend Jorge Masvidal. The grudge match headlined UFC 272 inside the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. The fight had some exciting moments but it ultimately played out how the oddsmakers thought it would.

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Dustin Poirier Explains Why He'd Fight Colby Covington On The Streets, Not Inside The Octagon

Fernando Quiles - February 13, 2022

Dustin Poirier is willing to fight Colby Covington but it won’t be under the UFC banner. Covington has been known to ruffle the feathers of his MMA peers. That even includes teammates. When “Chaos” was a member of the American Top Team gym, he took aim at the likes of Poirier and Joanna Jedrzejczyk despite them being teammates.

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Nate Diaz

Nate Diaz wants to fight Dustin Poirier and then retire from MMA: "Let's get this retirement fight cracking so I can get out of this fight game"

Chris Taylor - February 12, 2022

Nate Diaz, one of the most popular fighters in UFC history, plans to hang up his gloves after fighting Dustin Poirier. Diaz (20-13 MMA) has not competed since UFC 263, where he suffered a unanimous decision loss to Leon Edwards in a welterweight bout. The Stockton native nearly finished the British fighter in round five of that contest, but wound up being handed the loss after being badly outpointed in the first four rounds.