Dustin Poirier News
Dustin Poirier confirms a fourth fight with Conor McGregor will happen
Adam D Martin - July 11, 2021
Dustin Poirier slams Conor McGregor for delivering threats of murder ahead of UFC 264
Christopher Taylor - July 11, 2021
The bad blood between Dustin Poirier and Conor McGregor spilled over following the conclusion of Saturday’s UFC 264 event in Las Vegas. McGregor (22-6 MMA) and Poirier (27-7 MMA) collided in their rubber match this evening in Las Vegas. The pair had split their first two encounters, with the Irishman winning their featherweight fight at UFC 178, and ‘The Diamond’ emerging victorious in their lightweight rematch at UFC 257.
Photo | Floyd Mayweather cashes in on Dustin Poirier defeating Conor McGregor at UFC 264
Christopher Taylor - July 10, 2021
Boxing legend Floyd Mayweather was able to cash in on Dustin Poirier defeating Conor McGregor for a second time at UFC 264 in Las Vegas. McGregor (22-6 MMA) and Poirier (28-6 MMA) squared off in a rubber match on Saturday night, this after splitting their first two encounters. The pair had initially collided in a featherweight bout at UFC 178 in September of 2014, with the Conor McGregor emerging victorious by way of first round knockout. Then, in their second contest at UFC 257 (this time at lightweight), ‘The Diamond’ was able to exact his revenge by stopping the Irishman with punches in the second round.
UFC 264 Bonus Report: Sean O’Malley and Kris Moutinho earn FOTN honors
Chris Taylor - July 10, 2021
The Octagon remained in Las Vegas for tonight’s UFC 264 event, a twelve-bout fight card headlined by Dustin Poirier vs. Conor McGregor 3. The lightweight main event proved to be a wild but short-lived contest. After Conor McGregor got off to a hot start with some nasty low kicks, a failed guillotine attempt ultimately turned the tide in Dustin Poirier’s favor. Once on the ground ‘The Diamond’ was able to control the Irishman while unloading some solid ground and pound. McGregor would eventually get back up to his feet in the final seconds, only to collapse due to a rolled ankle which subsequently broke his leg.
Charles Oliveira reacts to Dustin Poirier defeating Conor McGregor at UFC 264
Chris Taylor - July 10, 2021
UFC lightweight champion Charles Oliveira (31-8 MMA) had a cageside seat for tonight’s Conor McGregor vs. Dustin Poirier trilogy fight at UFC 264. McGregor (22-6 MMA) and Poirier (28-6 MMA) squared off in a rubber match on Saturday night, this after splitting their first two encounters.
Conor McGregor reacts following TKO loss to Dustin Poirier at UFC 264
Christopher Taylor - July 10, 2021
Conor McGregor was clearly frustrated after his highly anticipated trilogy fight with Dustin Poirier at UFC 264 ended with him being carried out on a stretcher. McGregor (22-6 MMA) and Poirier (27-7 MMA) collided for a third time this evening in Las Vegas, with the winner expected to be booked against newly crowned UFC lightweight champion Charles Oliveira.
Khabib Nurmagomedov blasts 'evil' Conor McGregor following UFC 264 loss to Dustin Poirier
Christopher Taylor - July 10, 2021
Former UFC lightweight kingpin Khabib Nurmagomedov blasted ‘evil’ Conor McGregor following the Irishman’s loss to Dustin Poirier at UFC 264. McGregor (22-6 MMA) and Poirier (27-7 MMA) collided in their rubber match this evening in Las Vegas, with the winner expected to be booked against newly crowned UFC lightweight champion Charles Oliveira.
Pros react after Dustin Poirier TKO's Conor McGregor at UFC 264
Chris Taylor - July 10, 2021
Tonight’s UFC 264 was headlined by a highly anticipated trilogy fight between lightweight standouts Conor McGregor and Dustin Poirier. McGregor (22-6 MMA) and Poirier (28-6 MMA) collided in their rubber match this evening in Las Vegas, with the winner expected to be booked against newly crowned UFC lightweight champion Charles Oliveira.
UFC 264 Results: Dustin Poirier TKO's Conor McGregor (Video)
Chris Taylor - July 10, 2021
Conor McGregor and Dustin Poirier will collide for a third time in the headliner of tonight’s UFC 264 pay-per-view event in Las Vegas. McGregor (22-5 MMA) and Poirier (28-6 MMA) will have their highly anticipated rubber match this evening, with the winner expected to be the first man to challenge newly crowned UFC lightweight champion Charles Oliveira.
UFC 264: 'Poirier vs. McGregor 3' down to twelve bouts following last minute fight cancellation
Chris Taylor - July 10, 2021
Tonight’s highly anticipated UFC 264: ‘Poirier vs. McGregor 3’ fight card is down to twelve contests following a last minute fight cancellation. The event was expected to be kicked off by a middleweight bout between Hu Yaozong and Alen Amedovski.
UFC 264: 'Poirier vs. McGregor 3' Live Results and Highlights
Chris Taylor - July 10, 2021
The Octagon remains in Las Vegas for tonight’s UFC 264 event, a thirteen-bout fight card headlined by Dustin Poirier vs. Conor McGregor 3. McGregor (22-5 MMA) and Poirier (26-7 MMA) will collide in their highly anticipated rubber match this evening, with the winner expected to be the first man to challenge newly crowned UFC lightweight champion Charles Oliveira.
Conor McGregor sends violent warning to Dustin Poirier ahead of UFC 264: "You're dead in that Octagon"
Cole Shelton - July 9, 2021
Conor McGregor has violent intentions for Dustin Poirier at UFC 264. McGregor and Poirier are set to settle their trilogy in the main event of the pay-per-view card from Las Vegas, Nevada. It’s a highly-anticipated fight given they are 1-1 against each other and they fought just six months ago in January where Poirier scored a second-round TKO.
Dustin Poirier expects to submit Conor McGregor at UFC 264
Cole Shelton - July 9, 2021
Dustin Poirier believes he will finish Conor McGregor again at UFC 264, but this time will do so by submission. Back at UFC 257 in January on Fight Island, Poirier scored a second-round TKO over McGregor, and immediately after the fight, they agreed to do a trilogy. The trilogy match will happen on Saturday night at UFC 264 and “The Diamond” is confident he will get his hand raised and says he sees himself submitting the Irishman.
UFC 264 weigh-in results: Conor McGregor and Dustin Poirier official for main event
Adam D Martin - July 9, 2021
The official weigh-ins for UFC 264 took place on Friday in Las Vegas, Nevada, and 25 of the 26 fighters scheduled to compete made weight. The main event of UFC 264 features the trilogy fight between lightweights Conor McGregor and Dustin Poirier. Both men stepped onto the scale and successfully made weight, with each man standing on the scale at 156lbs. The UFC 264 main event is now official. It’s also worth noting that backup fighter Rafael dos Anjos also made weight, coming in at 156lbs.
Dustin Poirier says Conor McGregor is "not that guy he used to be" following UFC 264 press conference
Adam D Martin - July 9, 2021
UFC lightweight superstar Dustin Poirier said that Conor McGregor is “not that guy he used to be” following the UFC 264 press conference. Poirier and McGregor shared the stage on Thursday night at the UFC 264 press conference in Las Vegas. If you ask “The Diamond,” he believes that the presser went well for him. As far as Poirier goes, it was just another example of how McGregor isn’t the same guy.
Conor McGregor continues to troll Dustin Poirier about his wife: "It’s real the message request mate"
Adam D Martin - July 9, 2021
UFC superstar Conor McGregor continued to troll Dustin Poirier about his wife Jolie, suggesting that “it’s real the message request mate.” McGregor earlier this week revealed that Poirier’s wife Jolie had sent him a DM request on Instagram, and the Irishman used it as an opportunity to take a shot at “The Diamond.” On Thursday evening following the UFC 264 press conference, McGregor and Poirier continued to bicker on their Twitter. After taking some shots at Poirier’s wife during the press conference, McGregor then sent his rival another comment about his wife on social media.
Conor McGregor compares Dustin Poirier to Buster Douglas, claims he'll "correct" his "fluke win"
Cole Shelton - July 8, 2021
Conor McGregor believes Dustin Poirier’s TKO win over him was a fluke. Back in January on Fight Island in the main event of UFC 257, McGregor made his return to the Octagon in a rematch against Poirier. In the lead-up to the fight, the Irishman was a big favorite and many expect him to get another early KO win. However, that was far from the case as it was Poirier who had a good game plan and got a second-round TKO victory.
Dustin Poirier is "looking phenomenal" and is "going to hurt somebody" at UFC 264, says teammate Jorge Masvidal
Adam D Martin - July 8, 2021
Dustin Poirier is “looking phenomenal” and is “going to hurt somebody” at UFC 264, says his teammate at American Top Team, Jorge Masvidal. Poirier takes on archrival Conor McGregor in a highly-anticipated trilogy bout that serves as the main event of this Saturday’s blockbuster UFC 264 pay-per-view card. Ahead of the fight, his teammate at ATT Masvidal spoke about how preparations have gone in training camp for “The Diamond.” According to Masvidal, Poirier had an excellent training camp and he’s ready to go for Saturday night, with Masvidal warning McGregor about what to expect.
Dustin Poirier would "be successful" and "dominant" at welterweight if he moves up, says coach
Cole Shelton - July 8, 2021
Dustin Poirier started his UFC career at featherweight and may end it at welterweight, his strength and conditioning coach, Phil Daru says. Poirier is set to headline UFC 264 in a highly-anticipated trilogy bout against Conor McGregor. It’s a massive fight for both men and in the lead-up to the scrap, “The Diamond” asked if it could take place at welterweight. He wanted the trilogy to take place at three different weight classes but for Daru, that is also due to the fact Poirier is a big lightweight that does cut a lot of weight.