Dustin Poirier News
Dustin Poirier plans to appeal the no-contest ruling from his UFC 211 fight with Eddie Alvarez
Chris Taylor - May 14, 2017
Dustin Poirier plans to appeal the no-contest ruling from his UFC 211 fight with Eddie Alvarez Perennial UFC lightweight contender Dustin Poirier went to war with former division title holder Eddie Alvarez in the featured preliminary bout of yesterday’s UFC 211 fight card in Dallas, Texas.
Pros react to the controversial finish between Eddie Alvarez and Dustin Poirier
Chris Taylor - May 13, 2017
Pros react to the controversial finish between Eddie Alvarez and Dustin Poirier In the featured bout of tonight’s UFC 211 prelims, former lightweight champion Eddie Alvarez took on perennial division contender Dustin Poirier.
UFC 211 Results: Eddie Alvarez vs. Dustin Poirier ends in a no-contest
Chris Taylor - May 13, 2017
UFC 211 Results: Eddie Alvarez vs. Dustin Poirier A key lightweight scrap between former division champion Eddie Alvarez and perennial contender Dustin Poirier served as the featured bout of tonight’s UFC 211 prelims in Dallas, Texas.
With win over Eddie Alvarez, Dustin Poirier expects to be "one win away" from title shot
Tom Taylor - March 26, 2017
Barring a blitzkrieg, knockout loss to the ever-dangerous Michael Johnson, Louisiana’s Dustin Poirier has looked absolutely fantastic since returning to the lightweight division. Since he made this return, he has picked up emphatic defeats over Carlos Diego Ferreira, Yancy Medeiros, Joseph Duffy, Bobby Green and Jim Miller. These big wins have earned him a fight with former lightweight champion Eddie Alvarez. The two talents will collide on the main card of UFC 211 this May. If Poirier passes this upcoming test, he expects to be just one win away from a UFC lightweight title shot. He explained this feeling in a recent interview with MMAJunkie Radio.
Eddie Alvarez vs. Dustin Poirier official
bjpenndotcom - March 7, 2017
The UFC’s lightweight division is going to get much more interesting in Conor McGregor’s absence! While UFC 209’s Khabib Nurmagomedov vs. Tony Ferguson interim lightweight title fight was scrapped, two other top ranked lightweights will now look to move one step closer to lightweight title contention at UFC 211. ESPN’s Brett Okamoto has broken news that former UFC lightweight champion Eddie Alvarez will step into the Octagon for the first time since his UFC 205 loss to Conor McGregor and fight Dustin Poirier.
After defeat of Jim Miller, Dustin Poirier has his eyes on two potential opponents
Tom Taylor - February 28, 2017
With plenty of judging controversy and a definite lack of finishes, UFC 208 went down as a pretty forgettable card. The card did, however, produce one memorable moment in a thrilling, back-and-forth battle between talented lightweights Dustin Poirier and Jim Miller. Despite sustaining a leg injury in the third round, Poirier ultimately won this action-packed fight by majority decision. With this win, the Louisiana native rebounded from a tough, knockout loss to lightweight contender Michael Johnson, and reaffirmed himself as one of the division’s gamest competitors.
Dustin Poirier: 'I want Nate Diaz, how bout that?'
Russell Ess - February 14, 2017
Dustin Poirier is fresh off a bonus-winning “Fight of the Night” unanimous decision victory over Jim Miller at UFC 208. Now, the UFC lightweight is looking to climb up the rankings and get back on his way to title contention. Poirier spoke with MMA Junkie Radio recently and said that he has Nate Diaz in his sights but questions what Diaz’s plans are with the UFC.
UFC 208 Results: Dustin Poirier defeats Jim Miller via majority decision
Chris Taylor - February 11, 2017
A key lightweight bout between Jim Miller and Dustin Poirier kicked off tonight’s UFC 208 pay-per-view main card in Brooklyn. Round one begins and Miller comes forward with a jab that misses. Poirier circles and lands a leg kick and then another. Miller closes the distance and lands a hard body shot. He follows that up with a left hook and then a body kick. Poirier circles out and then comes forward with a combo that is blocked. Dustin lands a hard leg kick. He pushes forward with a double jab. Miller respond with a leg kick of his own. Jim tries to go high with a kick but it misses. Miller shoots in for a takedown but Dustin defends the shot. He presses Miller against the cage and lands a knee. Miller breaks free but eats a hard right hand. Miller fires back with a left but Poirier connects with a hard leg kick. The fighters make their way back to the center of the octagon and Dustin fires off a combo. Miller responds with a left. Miller presses forward and lands a combination. Poirier misses with a right and Miller counters with a right hook. Dustin lands a nice left over the top. He circles out and then scores a trip takedown. Miller pops right back up and then takes down Dustin. He immediately takes the back of Poirier and locks in both hooks. Jim is looking for a rear-naked choke. Poirier scrambles and winds up on top. He opts to stand up and both men begin throwing down as round one comes to an end.
Dustin Poirier reflects on fight with Michael Johnson
bjpenndotcom - September 22, 2016
This past weekend, Dustin Poirier and Michael Johnson stepped into the Octagon in Hidalgo Texas to square off in the main event of UFC Fight Night: Hidalgo. The fight was a pivotal one for both men. For Poirier, it was an opportunity to extend his win streak to five after making the move from featherweight to lightweight lsat year. For Johnson, it was a chance to return to the win column and snap his losing streak.
UFC on FOX analyst giving Dustin Poirier slight advantage against Michael Johnson
bjpenndotcom - September 17, 2016
UFC analyst and former welterweight title contender Dan Hardy believes Dustin Poirier will have the edge going into Saturday night’s fight against Michael Johnson at UFC Fight Night 94. Poirer (20-4) has been on a four-fight win streak since moving up to lightweight from featherweight, while Johnson looks to get back on track after a two-fight losing streak.
VIDEO | Michael Johnson and Dustin Poirier get physical at UFC Fight Night 94 ceremonial weigh-ins
Russell Ess - September 16, 2016
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VIDEO | Dustin Poirier reveals that Conor McGregor was his hardest-hitting opponent
Russell Ess - September 14, 2016
https://youtu.be/vbQKnPJnHHA Former UFC featherweight Dustin “The Diamond” Poirier has found his new home in the UFC lightweight division.
PHOTO | Dustin Poirier looking almost unrecognizable in post-workout pic
bjpenndotcom - April 23, 2016
UFC veteran Dustin Poirier made his return to lightweight last year at ‘UFC FN: Mendes vs. Lamas’ in April as he knocked out Carlos Diego Ferreira in the 1st round. Following that fight, Poirier went on to defeat Yancy Medeiros via TKO, and Joseph Duffy via decision. The return to lightweight has been viewed as a bit of a career resurgence for Poirier, who put together an impressive run at featherweight for several years, but fell short of becoming a #1 contender.