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Justin Gaethje reacts to Dustin Poirier's upset win over Conor McGregor

Christopher Taylor - January 24, 2021

Former interim lightweight champion Justin Gaethje has reacted after Dustin Poirier upset Conor McGregor with a second round TKO at UFC 257. McGregor and Poirier collided for a second time in the headliner of tonight’s pay-per-view event from Abu Dhabi. The pair had first met at UFC 178 in September of 2014, with ‘Notorious’ emerging victorious by way of first round TKO.

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Dana White

Dana White reacts after Dustin Poirier stops Conor McGregor at UFC 257

Christopher Taylor - January 23, 2021

Dana White was in attendance to watch Conor McGregor square off with Dustin Poirier for a second time in the main event of UFC 257. The highly anticipated lightweight headliner served as a rematch, as Poirier and McGregor had previously squared off in a featherweight bout in 2014. That September night in Las Vegas, ‘Notorious’ emerged victorious by way of first round TKO and became Dana White’s marquee star.

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UFC 257 Bonus Report: Michael Chandler pockets $50k for KO of Dan Hooker

Christopher Taylor - January 23, 2021

The Octagon remained on Fight Island for tonight’s UFC 257 event, an eleven-bout fight card headlined by Conor McGregor vs. Dustin Poirier. The highly anticipated lightweight rematch proved to be a story of two rounds. Conor McGregor got off to a good start in the opening round but the tide quickly turned in favor of Dustin Poirier in round two. ‘The Diamond’ would eventually unload a plethora of punches on the Irish star causing him to hit the canvas. From there, Poirier put McGregor away with ground and pound.

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Dana White provides an update on Khabib Nurmagomedov after UFC 257

Christopher Taylor - January 23, 2021

Dana White has provided an update on reigning lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov following the conclusion of UFC 257. The UFC President has been busy attempting to lure the undefeated ‘Eagle’ back into the Octagon for one final fight. The Russian retired from fighting following his submission victory over Justin Gaethje this past October at UFC 254 citing the death of his father.

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Dustin Poirier

Khabib Nurmagomedov reacts after Dustin Poirier stops Conor McGregor at UFC 257

Christopher Taylor - January 23, 2021

Khabib Nurmagomedov clearly tuned in to watch Conor McGregor square off with Dustin Poirier for a second time at UFC 257. The highly anticipated lightweight headliner served as a rematch, as Poirier and McGregor had previously squared off in a featherweight bout in 2014. That September evening in Las Vegas, the Irishman emerged victorious by way of first round TKO.

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Conor McGregor reacts following loss to Dustin Poirier at UFC 257

Christopher Taylor - January 23, 2021

Conor McGregor did not deliver on the “masterpiece” he had promised in his rematch with Dustin Poirier at tonight’s UFC 257 event. The Irish star returned from a twelve month layoff this evening in hopes of earning his second career victory over ‘The Diamond’.

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Dustin Poirier

Pros react after Dustin Poirier TKO's Conor McGregor at UFC 257

Chris Taylor - January 23, 2021

Tonight’s UFC 257 event was headlined by a key lightweight bout between former division champions Conor McGregor and Dustin Poirier. The highly anticipated lightweight headliner served as a rematch, as Poirier and McGregor had previously squared off in a featherweight bout in 2014. That September night in Las Vegas, ‘Notorious’ emerged victorious by way of first round TKO.

Dustin Poirier
Dustin Poirier

UFC 257 Results: Dustin Poirier TKO's Conor McGregor (Video)

Chris Taylor - January 23, 2021

Tonight’s UFC 257 event is headlined by a key lightweight bout between former division champions Conor McGregor and Dustin Poirier. The highly anticipated lightweight headliner will serve as a rematch, as Poirier and McGregor previously squared off in a featherweight bout in September of 2014. That night in Las Vegas, ‘Notorious’ emerged victorious by way of first round TKO.

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Dustin Poirier

Justin Gaethje shares his prediction for 'McGregor vs. Poirier 2' at UFC 257

Chris Taylor - January 23, 2021

Former interim lightweight champion Justin Gaethje has shared his prediction for tonight’s highly anticipated ‘McGregor vs. Poirier 2’ fight at UFC 257. Conor McGregor and Dustin Poirier are set to collide for a second time in the headliner of tonight’s pay-per-view event from Abu Dhabi. The pair first collided at UFC 178 in September of 2014, with ‘Notorious’ emerging victorious by way of first round TKO.

Dan Hooker, Michael Chandler
Dan Hooker

Michael Chandler and Dan Hooker share their picks for 'McGregor vs. Poirier 2' at UFC 257

Chris Taylor - January 23, 2021

Lightweight standouts Michael Chandler and Dan Hooker have shared their picks for tonight’s ‘McGregor vs. Poirier 2’ fight at UFC 257. Chandler and Hooker are set to collide in the co-headliner of tonight’s pay-per-view event, which is immediately followed by the aforementioned ‘McGregor vs. Poirier 2’ rematch.

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Dan Hooker

Henry Cejudo shares bold predictions for 'Chandler vs. Hooker' and 'Poirier vs. McGregor 2' at UFC 257

Chris Taylor - January 23, 2021

Henry Cejudo has shared some bold predictions for tonight’s ‘Chandler vs. Hooker’ and ‘Poirier vs. McGregor 2’ fights at UFC 257. The former UFC flyweight and bantamweight champion, Cejudo ( MMA), took to Twitter with the following video discussing tonight’s two key lightweight bouts.

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Dana White

Dana White discusses what would be next for Conor McGregor should he lose to Dustin Poirier at UFC 257

Chris Taylor - January 23, 2021

Dana White is all smiles ahead of tonight’s UFC 257 pay-per-view event, as it features the return of Conor McGregor. The Irish star is set to rematch Dustin Poirier, this time at lightweight, in tonight’s main event. McGregor and Poirier originally collided in September of 2014, with ‘Notorious’ emerging victorious by way of first round TKO.

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Dustin Poirier

UFC 257: 'Poirier vs. McGregor 2' Live Results and Highlights

Chris Taylor - January 22, 2021

The Octagon remains on Yas Island for tonight’s UFC 257 event, an eleven-bout fight card headlined by Dustin Poirier vs. Conor McGregor. The highly anticipated lightweight headliner will serve as a rematch, as Poirier and McGregor previously squared off in a featherweight bout in September of 2014. That night in Las Vegas, ‘Notorious’ emerged victorious by way of first round TKO.

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Dustin Poirier

Conor McGregor says he has activated "Gorilla mode" ahead of UFC 257

Chris Taylor - January 22, 2021

Conor McGregor is set to make his highly anticipated return to the Octagon in the headliner of tomorrow night’s UFC 257 event. McGregor is set to collide with Dustin Poirier for a second time on Saturday evening. The pair first met in a featherweight contest back in 2014, with the Irishman emerging victorious by way of first round TKO.

Dustin Poirier, Conor McGregor
Dustin Poirier

UFC 257 Fight Salaries: Conor McGregor and Dustin Poirier set for massive paydays

Christopher Taylor - January 22, 2021

Conor McGregor and Dustin Poirier are both set to earn massive paydays for their rematch tomorrow night at UFC 257 on Fight Island. McGregor and Poirier first collided in a featherweight bout at UFC 178 in September of 2014, with ‘Notorious’ emerging victorious by way of first round TKO.

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Dustin Poirier

Video | Tony Ferguson sends a message to Conor McGregor ahead of UFC 257

Christopher Taylor - January 22, 2021

Tony Ferguson has sent Conor McGregor a message ahead of the Irishman’s rematch with Dustin Poirier at UFC 257. Poirier and McGregor are set to collide for a second time tomorrow night on Yas Island in Abu Dhabi. ‘Notorious’ had scored a first round TKO over ‘The Diamond’ in their previous contest in September of 2014, in a bout which took place at featherweight.

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Conor McGregor reveals he has four fights left on UFC deal and wants to fight it out in the "first quarter of 2021"

Cole Shelton - January 22, 2021

Conor McGregor could soon be entering free agency. McGregor, who is the biggest star in MMA’s history and is known for being in the UFC, has revealed he has four fights left on his contract and wants to fight that out this year. Not only does he want four fights in 2021, but the Irishman says he wants four fights in the first quarter of the year.

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Khabib Nurmagomedov

Khabib Nurmagomedov reveals the "mistake" he made against Conor McGregor

Cole Shelton - January 22, 2021

Khabib Nurmagomedov revealed he made a mistake in his fight against Conor McGregor. In the main event of UFC 229, Nurmagomedov and McGregor had their highly-anticipated fight. In the lead-up to the scrap, both men had intense trash-talk that involved their families and religion, among other things. But, after all the talking, they settled their differences inside the Octagon with Nurmagomedov winning by fourth-round submission.