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Dustin Poirier takes issue with Joe Rogan’s commentary from UFC 299: “I can’t believe he said that”

Susan Cox - March 12, 2024

Former interim lightweight champion Dustin Poirier is taking issue with Joe Rogan’s commentary from UFC 299. UFC 299 took place last Saturday and saw Dustin Poirier (30-8 MMA) vs. Benoit Saint-Denis (13-2 MMA) in a lightweight bout. It was to be ‘The Diamond’ winning with a brutal knockout of Saint-Denis at 2:32 of round 2.

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Dustin Poirier reveals he was worried about his “own well being” following KO loss to Justin Gaethje: “I started actually doing therapy after”

Harry Kettle - March 12, 2024

Dustin Poirier has revealed that he was concerned for his mental health following his knockout loss to Justin Gaethje. Last weekend, Dustin Poirier got back in the win column in devastating fashion. He knocked out rising lightweight contender Benoit Saint-Denis, confirming what many already knew – that he’s still an elite force at 155 pounds.

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What's next for the stars of UFC 299?

Cole Shelton - March 11, 2024

The UFC was in Miami, Florida for a stacked UFC 299 card with the men’s bantamweight title was up for grabs. In the main event, Sean O’Malley was looking to defend his bantamweight title for the first time against Marlon Vera in a rematch of their 2020 fight. The co-main event saw Dustin Poirier take on rising contender Benoit Saint-Denis.

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WATCH | Justin Gaethje reacts to Benoit Saint-Denis getting KO'd by Dustin Poirier: "F**k that kid"

Cole Shelton - March 11, 2024

Justin Gaethje was thrilled to see Benoit Saint-Denis get knocked out by Dustin Poirier at UFC 299. In the co-main event of UFC 299, Saint-Denis was fighting Poirier in a highly-anticipated lightweight bout. It was an intriguing matchup that many were torn on who would win. In the first round, Saint-Denis had a ton of success, and to begin the second round, he got ahold of Poirier’s back and looked like he was close to finishing him.

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Islam Makhachev and Dustin Poirier seemingly agree to June title fight

Susan Cox - March 11, 2024

Islam Makhachev and Dustin Poirier have seemingly agreed to a June 2024 title fight. Poirier (30-8 MMA) is flying high after knocking out Benoit Saint-Denis (13-2 MMA) this past Saturday night at UFC 299 in the ‘Sunshine State’ of Florida.

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Michael Chandler shares high praise for Dustin Poirier following his KO win at UFC 299: “It’s the best hook in the MMA world”

Harry Kettle - March 11, 2024

UFC fighter Michael Chandler has praised Dustin Poirier following the latter’s knockout win at UFC 299. Last Saturday night, Dustin Poirier was able to knock Benoit Saint-Denis out in vicious fashion at UFC 299. He did so in the second round, cementing himself as a man who is still a top contender at lightweight. Of course, many of us already believed that to be true, but turning back such a hungry young lion proves just how savvy the veteran really is.

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Dustin Poirier responds to Conor McGregor’s post-fight comments from UFC 299: “He felt that right hook too”

Harry Kettle - March 11, 2024

Dustin Poirier has given his thoughts on Conor McGregor’s reaction to his battle with Benoit Saint-Denis last weekend. On Saturday night, Dustin Poirier and Benoit Saint-Denis went to war. They squared off in a blockbuster lightweight contest, and in the end, ‘The Diamond’ got the win with a vicious second round knockout. It was the kind of statement-making moment that reminded us all of his quality, as he goes on yet another push for a title shot.

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Ali Abdelaziz offers Dustin Poirier a title shot with Islam Makhachev following UFC 299

Cole Shelton - March 10, 2024

Ali Abdelaziz, the manager of UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev says Dustin Poirier can get the next title shot following his knockout win over Benoit Saint-Denis at UFC 299. Poirier was coming off a KO loss to Justin Gaethje back in July and took on Saint-Denis in a fight which he was the underdog in. After a first round in which Saint-Denis had a lot of success, Poirier landed a big uppercut and followed it up to get a KO win in the second round.

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Dana White reacts to Dustin Poirier’s comeback KO over Benoit Saint-Denis at UFC 299: “This is the sh*t that makes you a f**king legend”

Harry Kettle - March 10, 2024

UFC president Dana White has given his thoughts on Dustin Poirier’s tremendous victory over Benoit Saint-Denis last night. Last night at UFC 299, Dustin Poirier produced one of the biggest wins of his career. After a tough first round against Benoit Saint-Denis, ‘The Diamond’ battled back in a manner that few thought he could. He managed to knock the Frenchman out in devastating fashion in the second round, vaulting himself back into title contention in the process.

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Pros react after Dustin Poirier KO's Benoit Saint-Denis at UFC 299

Chris Taylor - March 9, 2024

Tonight’s UFC 299 event was co-headlined by a key lightweight bout between Dustin Poirier and Benoit Saint-Denis. Poirier (30-8 MMA) had entered the contest looking to rebound, this after suffering a nasty knockout loss to Justin Gaethje in his most previous effort at UFC 291. Prior to that setback, ‘The Diamond’ had earned a submission victory over Michael Chandler in November of 2022.

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UFC 299 Results: Dustin Poirier KO's Benoit Saint-Denis (Video)

Chris Taylor - March 9, 2024

We have you covered for all of tonight’s UFC 299 results, including the co-main event between Dustin Poirier and Benoit Saint-Denis. Poirier (30-8 MMA) will enter the contest looking to rebound, this after suffering a nasty knockout loss to Justin Gaethje in his most previous effort at UFC 291. Prior to that setback, ‘The Diamond’ was coming off a submission victory over Michael Chandler in November of 2022.

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UFC 299: ‘O’Malley vs. Vera 2’ Live Results and Highlights

Chris Taylor - March 9, 2024

The Octagon returns to Miami for tonight’s UFC 299 event, a fourteen-bout fight card headlined by Sean O’Malley vs. Marlon Vera 2. O’Malley (17-1 MMA) and Vera (23-8 MMA) originally collided at UFC 252 in August of 2020, with ‘Chito’ emerging victorious in the first round after ‘Suga’ suffered an ankle injury.

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UFC 299 | Pro fighters make their picks for Dustin Poirier vs. Benoit Saint-Denis

Cole Shelton - March 7, 2024

In the co-main event of UFC 299, a five-round lightweight bout goes down as Dustin Poirier takes on Benoit Saint-Denis. Heading into the fight, Poirier is a +164 underdog while the Frenchman is a sizeable -215 favorite on FanDuel. Ahead of the scrap, BJPENN.com reached out to several pro fighters to make their picks for the lightweight fight. The pros are nearly unanimous in thinking Dustin Poirier can pull off the upset and return to the win column in a big way.

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Dustin Poirier believes he's a "win away from a title shot" if he beats Benoit Saint-Denis at UFC 299

Cole Shelton - March 6, 2024

Dustin Poirier knows he’s still in the title picture despite losing his last fight. Poirier is coming off a KO loss to Justin Gaethje in July for the BMF title and will now face Benoit Saint-Denis at UFC 299 in a highly-anticipated matchup. It is a step-down in competition for Poirier as he is fighting down in the rankings, but ‘The Diamond’ thinks a win over Saint-Denis at UFC 299 can set him up to get in a title eliminator fight next.

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Coach "guarantees" Dustin Poirier vs. Benoit Saint-Denis will be the "Fight of the Year"

Cole Shelton - March 4, 2024

Mike Brown, the head coach of Dustin Poirier, has high expectations for his fighter’s UFC 299 scrap against Benoit Saint-Denis. Dustin Poirier is set to return to the Octagon to face Saint-Denis in a five-round co-main event fight on Saturday night in Miami. The bout will mark Poirier’s first since suffering a KO loss to Justin Gaethje last July. It’s a highly-anticipated matchup and Brown believes it will be the Fight of the Year as he’s expecting it to be a war.

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Dustin Poirier says UFC 299 bout with Benoit Saint Denis could be his last: “This is my 30th fight in the UFC. Every fight could be it”

Harry Kettle - March 1, 2024

UFC star Dustin Poirier has admitted that his upcoming collision with Benoit Saint Denis could prove to be his last fight. At UFC 299, Dustin Poirier will go head to head with Benoit Saint Denis. It serves as the biggest test in BSD’s career thus far, as he prepares to take on one of the all-time lightweight greats. ‘The Diamond’ will be defending his turf as the veteran, whereas Saint Denis wants to prove that his time has arrived.

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Dustin Poirier shares surprising prediction for BMF title fight between Max Holloway and Justin Gaethje

Harry Kettle - February 6, 2024

UFC star Dustin Poirier has given his thoughts on the upcoming showdown between Justin Gaethje and Max Holloway. At UFC 300, the BMF title will be on the line when Justin Gaethje defends against Max Holloway. These two men are considered to be among the most exciting fighters in MMA today, which should make for an almighty collision.

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Dustin Poirier admits he expected to be offered a "legacy" type of fight next, not Benoit Saint-Denis

Cole Shelton - February 5, 2024

Dustin Poirier admits he was surprised when he got offered to fight Benoit Saint-Denis at UFC 299. After Poirier was knocked out by Justin Gaethje in a fight for the promotion’s BMF belt, ‘The Diamond’ wasn’t sure what would be next for him. He said he needed a fight that would get him out of bed in the morning, and he thought Rafael dos Anjos or another former champion made sense.