Dustin Poirier News

Tony Ferguson, Dustin Poirier, Dana White
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Dana White: Dustin Poirier off the table, Tony Ferguson will be booked for "another fight"

Tom Taylor - September 13, 2020

UFC President Dana White says that his promotion has given up on a widely rumored lightweight fight between former interim champs Dustin Poirier and Tony Ferguson. Poirier and Ferguson were linked to a fight at UFC 254 on October 24 for many weeks. Regrettably, this dynamite lightweight matchup hit a snag this week, when news surfaced that Poirier and the UFC could not come to an agreement on terms for the bout.

Dustin Poirier, Fight Island
Tony Ferguson

Dustin Poirier not closing the door on potential fight with Tony Ferguson

Tom Taylor - September 11, 2020

Former UFC interim lightweight champion Dustin Poirier is not closing the door on a potential fight with Tony Ferguson. Poirier and Ferguson were linked to a fight at UFC 254 on October 24 or many weeks. Regrettably, this dynamite lightweight matchup hit a snag this week, when news surfaced that Poirier and the UFC could not come to an agreement on terms for the bout.

Ben Askren, UFC Singapore
Dustin Poirier

Ben Askren slams "dumb" Dustin Poirier after Tony Ferguson fight fails to come to fruition

Christopher Taylor - September 10, 2020

Like many of us, Ben Askren was very disappointed to hear that a targeted lightweight fight between Dustin Poirier and Tony Ferguson has fallen apart. Earlier this month it was reported that the Ultimate Fighting Championship was looking to put on a fight between the former interim lightweight title holders in Poirier and Ferguson at UFC 254.

Dustin Poirier, Tony Ferguson
Tony Ferguson

Breaking! Dustin Poirier will NOT fight Tony Ferguson at UFC 254

Christopher Taylor - September 10, 2020

A highly anticipated lightweight fight between former interim title holders Dustin Poirier and Tony Ferguson is no longer being targeted for UFC 254. According to ESPN‘s Ariel Helwani, Poirier is headed back to his home in Louisiana after negotiations for a fight with ‘El Cucuy’ fell through.

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Tony Ferguson

Dustin Poirier updates on rumored Tony Ferguson fight

Tom Taylor - September 2, 2020

Dustin Poirier has provided an update on his rumored scrap with fellow top-5 UFC lightweight contender Tony Ferguson. While most fight fans are dying to see this matchup, Poirier says he hasn’t received an offer yet. However, he added that he’s ready to accept the fight when the offer comes, and he believes the UFC is keen to make it happen at UFC 254 in October, which will be headlined by a lightweight title fight between undisputed champ Khabib Nurmagomedov and interim champ Justin Gaethje.

Tony Ferguson, Michael Chandler
Tony Ferguson

Tony Ferguson reacts following news of potential October showdown with Dustin Poirier

Christopher Taylor - August 24, 2020

UFC President Dana White delivered some exciting news for fight fans on Saturday evening when he announced that Tony Ferguson had a fight lined up. Although White did not confirm Ferguson’s next opponent, he did suggest that it was “probably” going to be Dustin Poirier.

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Tony Ferguson

Dustin Poirier teases October return amid rumors of Tony Ferguson fight

Tom Taylor - August 24, 2020

UFC lightweight contender Dustin Poirier has reacted to the recent buzz surrounding a potential fight with Tony Ferguson. At the conclusion of Saturday’s UFC on ESPN 15 card at the UFC Apex facility in Las Vegas, UFC President Dana White divulged that Poirier will “probably” meet Tony Ferguson when he next steps into the Octagon.

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UFC

Dustin Poirier reacts after Dana White suggests he is “probably” next for Tony Ferguson

Adam D Martin - August 23, 2020

UFC lightweight contender Dustin Poirier reacted to the news from UFC president Dana White that he is “probably” next for Tony Ferguson. Poirier and Ferguson are both top-five lightweights in the UFC and both men are currently without an opponent for their next fight. Poirier is coming off of a huge win over Dan Hooker back in June in a “Fight of the Year” candidate, while Ferguson is coming off of a TKO loss to Justin Gaethje at UFC 249 in a failed bid to become the interim lightweight champion. Despite that loss, Ferguson remains an elite fighter at 155lbs.

Dustin Poirier, Fight Island
Nate Diaz

Dustin Poirier expresses interest in potential fights with Tony Ferguson and Nate Diaz

Harry Kettle - August 20, 2020

UFC lightweight contender Dustin Poirier has shown interest in potentially fighting Tony Ferguson or Nate Diaz in his next bout. While Poirier may have come up short in his attempt to capture the UFC Lightweight Championship against Khabib Nurmagomedov last year, he was able to bounce back in a big way back in June when he scored a unanimous decision victory over one of the division’s rising stars Dan Hooker.

Michael Chandler, Benson Henderson
Michael Chandler

Michael Chandler hints at potential UFC fight against Dustin Poirier

Adam Martin - August 19, 2020

Former Bellator lightweight champion and current free agent Michael Chandler has hinted at a potential UFC fight against Dustin Poirier. Chandler recently finished his Bellator contract with a stunning KO win over former UFC lightweight champion Benson Henderson in the last fight of his deal. He has made it clear that he intends on testing the free-agent market and both the UFC and ONE Championship have been suggested as potential landing spots if he leaves Bellator. Indeed, UFC president Dana White recently confirmed that he intends on sitting down and talking to Chandler soon.

Dustin Poirier, Dan Hooker
UFC

Dustin Poirier discusses goals for "last four or five years" of MMA career

Tom Taylor - July 21, 2020

Long-time UFC lightweight contender Dustin Poirier recognizes that he’s entering the final stretch of his incredible MMA career, and he wants to make his last years of competition count. Poirier is riding a thrilling, decision victory over New Zealand’s Dan Hooker, which instantly reasserted him as one of the top contenders in the lightweight division.

Dan Hooker
Dustin Poirier

Dan Hooker says his “whole approach needs to change” following loss to Dustin Poirier

Harry Kettle - July 13, 2020

UFC lightweight Dan Hooker has admitted that he needs to change things up in a big way following his recent loss to Dustin Poirier. Back at the end of June, “Hangman” went to war with “The Diamond” in what many believe to be the male Fight of the Year thus far. Despite a spirited effort from the New Zealand native, Poirier was able to get the job done and score a huge unanimous decision victory to vault himself right back into title contention.

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UFC

Dustin Poirier says Jorge Masvidal was training for Kamaru Usman this whole time: "He's in fight shape"

Adam Martin - July 7, 2020

UFC lightweight contender Dustin Poirier says that Jorge Masvidal was in the gym training every day just in case the Kamaru Usman fight became available. Masvidal was set to fight Usman for the UFC welterweight championship in the main event of UFC 251 but the promotion had difficulties coming together on the financials and eventually gave the title shot to Gilbert Burns. But after Burns tested positive for COVID-19, the UFC and Masvidal made a last-minute move to strike a deal, and the UFC now has a megafight between Usman and Masvidal headlining this weekend’s pay-per-view event.

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Conor McGregor snaps back after Dustin Poirier prioritizes Khabib rematch

Tom Taylor - July 6, 2020

Conor McGregor has issued a fiery response to a recent comment from his fellow lightweight contender Dustin Poirier. Poirier, who has lost to both McGregor and UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov previously, recently told MMA Junkie that he’d prefer a rematch with the latter over the former—even if there was no belt on the line. He explained that he finds a rematch with Nurmagomedov more alluring than a do-over McGregor because, so far, nobody has been able to beat the lightweight champ.

Dustin Poirier, Khabib Nurmagomedov
Dustin Poirier

Dustin Poirier would prefer Khabib rematch over McGregor rematch, even with no title in play

Tom Taylor - July 6, 2020

Dustin Poirier would prefer a rematch with Khabib Nurmagomedov over a rematch with Conor McGregor, even if there was no UFC title on the line. Poirier fought McGregor in the featherweight division in 2014, losing via first-round knockout. Years later, after establishing himself as one of the greatest lightweights of his era, he battled Nurmagomedov for the lightweight title, losing via third-round submission.

Dan Hooker, Dustin Poirier, UFC on ESPN 12
Khabib Nurmagomedov

Dustin Poirier shares interesting perspective on fighting without fans in attendance

Chris Taylor - July 4, 2020

Dustin Poirier returned to the Octagon last weekend for the first time since suffering a submission loss to reigning lightweight kingpin Khabib Nurmagomedov. Poirier was matched up with streaking lightweight contender Dan Hooker in last Saturday’s UFC on ESPN 12 main event and the bout seemingly surpassed it’s high expectations.

Conor McGregor
Dustin Poirier

Conor McGregor responds to Dustin Poirier's comments about their fight

Tom Taylor - July 2, 2020

Conor McGregor has responded to a comment from top lightweight contender Dustin Poirier, who he defeated by knockout in a 2014 featherweight fight. Speaking to ESPN this week, Poirier explained that his loss to McGregor helped him grow and mature as a fighter.

Dustin Poirier, Fight Island
Dustin Poirier

Dustin Poirier explains how Conor McGregor loss changed him

Tom Taylor - July 2, 2020

UFC lightweight contender Dustin Poirier says a 2014 knockout loss to Conor McGregor had a significant affect on his evolution as a fighter. Speaking to ESPN this week, Poirier explained how his mentality changed and matured after his loss to McGregor.