Dustin Poirier News
Dustin Poirier reveals he accepted hours' notice fight vs. Nate Diaz after Khamzat Chimaev weight controversy at UFC 279
Curtis Calhoun - July 10, 2024
Dustin Poirier nearly stepped up on hours’ notice to face Nate Diaz at UFC 279 after Khamzat Chimaev missed weight. Poirier lost to UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev in his most recent fight at UFC 302 last month. He lost by fifth-round submission and teased retirement, although he’s since teased one final appearance in the Octagon.
Dustin Poirier questions Conor McGregor's UFC 303 withdrawal: "Doesn't seem like a reason to pull out"
Curtis Calhoun - July 10, 2024
Dustin Poirier thinks there may be more to the story when it comes to Conor McGregor’s scratched comeback at UFC 303. McGregor was supposed to face Michael Chandler in the UFC 303 main event before withdrawing due to a toe injury. He hasn’t fought in the Octagon since shattering his leg against Poirier at UFC 264.
Alexander Volkanovski calls to face 'good man' Dustin Poirier: "It's a big fun fight!"
Josh Evanoff - July 5, 2024
Former UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski wants a fight with Dustin Poirier. ‘The Great’ hasn’t competed since his title defense against Ilia Topuria in February. That fight saw Alexander Volkanovski’s historic featherweight reign come to an end in stunning fashion. ‘El Matador’ ended the Australian’s title reign with a brutal second-round stoppage victory.
Dustin Poirier challenges Islam Makhachev to a rematch, responds to “bumskie” Conor McGregor
Susan Cox - July 1, 2024
Dustin Poirier is challenging Islam Makhachev to a rematch and in the process is responding to ‘bumskie’ Conor McGregor. ‘The Diamond’ (30-9 MMA) fought Makhachev (26-1 MMA) in a lightweight bout a month ago today at UFC 302. The result was a submission victory for the Makhachev, the lightweight champion, at 2:42 of Round 5.
Dustin Poirier makes cryptic post amid retirement speculation: "Grateful for the journey"
Josh Evanoff - June 25, 2024
Weeks removed from his loss to Islam Makhachev at UFC 302, Dustin Poirier seems close to making his retirement decision. ‘The Diamond’ faced the UFC lightweight champion earlier this month. In his third bid for undisputed gold, Dustin Poirier again came up short. Facing Islam Makhachev, the longtime fan-favorite had great success, and one judge had the bout tied heading into the fifth round. However, Poirier was submitted with minutes left in the contest.
Conor McGregor alleges Islam Makhachev vs. Dustin Poirier PPV underperformed: "A nothing burger"
Curtis Calhoun - June 11, 2024
Conor McGregor alleges he has inside information that UFC 302, featuring Islam Makhachev vs. Dustin Poirier, was a low pay-per-view draw. Makhachev defeated Poirier by fifth-round submission to retain the UFC lightweight title in Newark earlier this month. It was a back-and-forth battle for as long as the fight lasted before Makhachev put his foot on the gas pedal and smothered Poirier with just minutes left on the clock.
Dustin Poirier compares skillsets of Islam Makhachev and Khabib Nurmagomedov
Harry Kettle - June 11, 2024
UFC star Dustin Poirier has compared the skillsets of former opponents Islam Makhachev and Khabib Nurmagomedov. Earlier this month, Dustin Poirier fell to submission defeat at the hands of Islam Makhachev. Of course, as we know, earlier in his career, Poirier was also submitted by Khabib Nurmagomedov. Despite losing in both instances, he put up a real fight against these two legends and you could argue he came close to winning both times.
Dustin Poirier updates on career decision after UFC 302, admits he's "leaning towards" retirement
Curtis Calhoun - June 10, 2024
After UFC 302, Dustin Poirier remains in personal debate over whether or not he’ll return to the Octagon for another big-name clash. Poirier is a week removed from falling to UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev in the UFC 302 main event in Newark. His third career lineal UFC title bid fell short against the pound-for-pound king, who submitted Poirier with a D’arce choke in the fifth round.
Dustin Poirier's ATT teammate defends him against Arman Tsarukyan's post-UFC 302 taunts: "Arman is a b****!"
Curtis Calhoun - June 5, 2024
One of Dustin Poirier’s American Top Team teammates has vehemently defended him against recent public jabs from another teammate, Arman Tsarukyan after UFC 302. Poirier’s third and likely final attempt at UFC undisputed gold fell short against Islam Makhachev at UFC 302 on Saturday. Despite a competitive first four rounds, Makhachev sealed the victory by tapping out Poirier with a D’Arce choke in Round 5.
Dustin Poirier reveals lengthy list of injuries sustained in UFC 302 fight against Islam Makhachev
Cole Shelton - June 5, 2024
Dustin Poirier left his UFC 302 title fight against Islam Makhachev with some serious injuries. Poirier suffered a fifth-round submission loss to Makhachev for the lightweight title last Saturday in the main event of UFC 302. Although he lost, Poirier had his moments in the bout and taking to social media on Wednesday, ‘The Diamond’ revealed he suffered some serious injuries, including a partially torn ACL.
Arman Tsarukyan believes Dustin Poirier “just gave up” in fight with Islam Makhachev at UFC 302: “Why are you giving up your neck?”
Harry Kettle - June 5, 2024
UFC contender Arman Tsarukyan has questioned Dustin Poirier’s strategy in the final round of his title fight with Islam Makhachev. Last weekend in the main event of UFC 302, Dustin Poirier battled it out with Islam Makhachev over the UFC lightweight championship. The contest proved to be much closer than many had anticipated, but in the end, it was Makhachev who got the win with a late submission triumph.
Daniel Cormier believes Dustin Poirier's retirement comments could be leverage for higher pay: "I believe we will see him again"
Josh Evanoff - June 4, 2024
UFC commentator Daniel Cormier believes that Dustin Poirier will fight again. ‘The Diamond’ returned to the cage in the main event of UFC 302 over the weekend. Back for the first time since a knockout win over Benoit Saint-Denis in March, he faced lightweight champion Islam Makhachev. Ahead of the title bout, Dustin Poirier was open about the fact that the fight could be his last.
What's next for the stars of UFC 302?
Cole Shelton - June 3, 2024
The UFC was in Newark, New Jersey for UFC 302 with the lightweight title on the line. In the main event, Islam Makhachev was looking to defend his lightweight title against Dustin Poirier who had said this was his final shot at winning the belt. The co-main event was a pivotal five-round middleweight scrap between Sean Strickland and Paulo Costa.
Yves Edwards reveals Dustin Poirier entered UFC 302 with injured ribs and hadn't grappled for over two weeks
Cole Shelton - June 3, 2024
Dustin Poirier entered his UFC 302 title fight against Islam Makhachev with a rib injury that impacted his training camp. Former UFC fighter Yves Edwards who trained at American Top Team, said that Poirier had hurt his ribs just before UFC 302 which made him unable to train grappling for over two weeks before his third crack at the UFC title.
Eddie Alvarez: Dustin Poirier showed how to solve the "Dagestani puzzle" at UFC 302
Curtis Calhoun - June 3, 2024
Former UFC lightweight champion Eddie Alvarez feels Dustin Poirier might’ve cracked the code to defeating Islam Makhachev. Makhachev defeated Poirier by fifth-round submission in the UFC 302 main event on Saturday in Newark. While it was an impressive finish by the pound-for-pound king, Poirier put on a better showing than most expected against the dominant titleholder.
Kamaru Usman becomes the latest to welcome "Fantastic fight" against Dustin Poirier after UFC 302
Curtis Calhoun - June 3, 2024
Former UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman is open to a potential clash with Dustin Poirier if Poirier decides not to retire just yet. Poirier fell short against UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev at UFC 302 on Saturday in Newark. His third lineal UFC title shot didn’t result in a gold belt, but it was an impressive showing from the star fighter nevertheless.
Dana White says Dustin Poirier's future is his choice following crushing UFC 302 loss: "He can stay here as long as he wants to"
Fernando Quiles - June 2, 2024
UFC CEO Dana White says what Dustin Poirier decides to do next will be his choice. Poirier had what could’ve been his final crack at undisputed UFC gold this past Saturday night. “The Diamond” challenged Islam Makhachev for the lightweight title in the main event of UFC 302. Fans inside the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey were firmly behind Poirier, who had his moments in the fight. He would ultimately succumb to a D’Arce choke in the final round.
Dustin Poirier and Islam Makhachev reunite backstage after war at UFC 302
Harry Kettle - June 2, 2024
UFC stars Dustin Poirier and Islam Makhachev posed for a great picture backstage following their war at UFC 302. Last night at UFC 302, Dustin Poirier and Islam Makhachev really did go to war. The two battled it out in what proved to be an absolutely fascinating encounter in the main event of the evening. Ultimately, though, it was Makhachev who managed to get the job done submitting Poirier in the fifth round to retain the UFC lightweight championship.