Dustin Poirier News
UFC 264 Bonus Report: Sean O’Malley and Kris Moutinho earn FOTN honors
Chris Taylor - July 10, 2021
The Octagon remained in Las Vegas for tonight’s UFC 264 event, a twelve-bout fight card headlined by Dustin Poirier vs. Conor McGregor 3. The lightweight main event proved to be a wild but short-lived contest. After Conor McGregor got off to a hot start with some nasty low kicks, a failed guillotine attempt ultimately turned the tide in Dustin Poirier’s favor. Once on the ground ‘The Diamond’ was able to control the Irishman while unloading some solid ground and pound. McGregor would eventually get back up to his feet in the final seconds, only to collapse due to a rolled ankle which subsequently broke his leg.
Charles Oliveira reacts to Dustin Poirier defeating Conor McGregor at UFC 264
Chris Taylor - July 10, 2021
UFC lightweight champion Charles Oliveira (31-8 MMA) had a cageside seat for tonight’s Conor McGregor vs. Dustin Poirier trilogy fight at UFC 264. McGregor (22-6 MMA) and Poirier (28-6 MMA) squared off in a rubber match on Saturday night, this after splitting their first two encounters.
Dana White reacts to Dustin Poirier's UFC 264 win and the post-fight comments made by Conor McGregor
Chris Taylor - July 10, 2021
Dana White spoke with reporters following the conclusion of UFC 264 where he reacted to Dustin Poirier’s win as well as the post-fight comments from Conor McGregor. McGregor (22-6 MMA) and Poirier (27-7 MMA) collided in their rubber match this evening in Las Vegas. The pair had split their first two encounters, with the Conor McGregor winning their featherweight fight at UFC 178, and ‘The Diamond’ emerging victorious in their lightweight rematch at UFC 257.
Conor McGregor reacts following TKO loss to Dustin Poirier at UFC 264
Christopher Taylor - July 10, 2021
Conor McGregor was clearly frustrated after his highly anticipated trilogy fight with Dustin Poirier at UFC 264 ended with him being carried out on a stretcher. McGregor (22-6 MMA) and Poirier (27-7 MMA) collided for a third time this evening in Las Vegas, with the winner expected to be booked against newly crowned UFC lightweight champion Charles Oliveira.
Pros react after Dustin Poirier TKO's Conor McGregor at UFC 264
Chris Taylor - July 10, 2021
Tonight’s UFC 264 was headlined by a highly anticipated trilogy fight between lightweight standouts Conor McGregor and Dustin Poirier. McGregor (22-6 MMA) and Poirier (28-6 MMA) collided in their rubber match this evening in Las Vegas, with the winner expected to be booked against newly crowned UFC lightweight champion Charles Oliveira.
UFC 264 Results: Dustin Poirier TKO's Conor McGregor (Video)
Chris Taylor - July 10, 2021
Conor McGregor and Dustin Poirier will collide for a third time in the headliner of tonight’s UFC 264 pay-per-view event in Las Vegas. McGregor (22-5 MMA) and Poirier (28-6 MMA) will have their highly anticipated rubber match this evening, with the winner expected to be the first man to challenge newly crowned UFC lightweight champion Charles Oliveira.
Jake Paul trolls "sleepy" Conor McGregor ahead of UFC 264 with $100k diamond necklace
Chris Taylor - July 10, 2021
Jake Paul continues to troll Conor McGregor ahead of his UFC 264 trilogy fight with Dustin Poirier, this time with a $100k diamond necklace. McGregor (22-5 MMA) and Poirier (26-7 MMA) are set to square off for a third time tonight in Las Vegas, this after splitting their first two encounters.
UFC 264: 'Poirier vs. McGregor 3' down to twelve bouts following last minute fight cancellation
Chris Taylor - July 10, 2021
Tonight’s highly anticipated UFC 264: ‘Poirier vs. McGregor 3’ fight card is down to twelve contests following a last minute fight cancellation. The event was expected to be kicked off by a middleweight bout between Hu Yaozong and Alen Amedovski.
Conor McGregor sends violent warning to Dustin Poirier ahead of UFC 264: "You're dead in that Octagon"
Cole Shelton - July 9, 2021
Conor McGregor has violent intentions for Dustin Poirier at UFC 264. McGregor and Poirier are set to settle their trilogy in the main event of the pay-per-view card from Las Vegas, Nevada. It’s a highly-anticipated fight given they are 1-1 against each other and they fought just six months ago in January where Poirier scored a second-round TKO.
Dustin Poirier expects to submit Conor McGregor at UFC 264
Cole Shelton - July 9, 2021
Dustin Poirier believes he will finish Conor McGregor again at UFC 264, but this time will do so by submission. Back at UFC 257 in January on Fight Island, Poirier scored a second-round TKO over McGregor, and immediately after the fight, they agreed to do a trilogy. The trilogy match will happen on Saturday night at UFC 264 and “The Diamond” is confident he will get his hand raised and says he sees himself submitting the Irishman.
Charles Oliveira predicts Conor McGregor will KO Dustin Poirier at UFC 264
Adam D Martin - July 9, 2021
UFC lightweight champion Charles Oliveira is predicting that promotional superstar Conor McGregor will KO Dustin Poirier at UFC 264. Oliveira will be a special guest in attendance at this Saturday’s blockbuster pay-per-view event at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. Ahead of this weekend’s huge match, “Do Bronx” was asked who he believes will win the main event of UFC 264. Although most fans and media seem to think it’s a close fight that could go either way, the Brazilian champion is confident that he knows who is going to get his hand raised on Saturday night.
UFC 264 weigh-in results: Conor McGregor and Dustin Poirier official for main event
Adam D Martin - July 9, 2021
The official weigh-ins for UFC 264 took place on Friday in Las Vegas, Nevada, and 25 of the 26 fighters scheduled to compete made weight. The main event of UFC 264 features the trilogy fight between lightweights Conor McGregor and Dustin Poirier. Both men stepped onto the scale and successfully made weight, with each man standing on the scale at 156lbs. The UFC 264 main event is now official. It’s also worth noting that backup fighter Rafael dos Anjos also made weight, coming in at 156lbs.
Conor McGregor continues to troll Dustin Poirier about his wife: "It’s real the message request mate"
Adam D Martin - July 9, 2021
UFC superstar Conor McGregor continued to troll Dustin Poirier about his wife Jolie, suggesting that “it’s real the message request mate.” McGregor earlier this week revealed that Poirier’s wife Jolie had sent him a DM request on Instagram, and the Irishman used it as an opportunity to take a shot at “The Diamond.” On Thursday evening following the UFC 264 press conference, McGregor and Poirier continued to bicker on their Twitter. After taking some shots at Poirier’s wife during the press conference, McGregor then sent his rival another comment about his wife on social media.
Conor McGregor compares Dustin Poirier to Buster Douglas, claims he'll "correct" his "fluke win"
Cole Shelton - July 8, 2021
Conor McGregor believes Dustin Poirier’s TKO win over him was a fluke. Back in January on Fight Island in the main event of UFC 257, McGregor made his return to the Octagon in a rematch against Poirier. In the lead-up to the fight, the Irishman was a big favorite and many expect him to get another early KO win. However, that was far from the case as it was Poirier who had a good game plan and got a second-round TKO victory.
Conor McGregor says his performance at UFC 264 will "top" his TKO win over Eddie Alvarez
Cole Shelton - July 8, 2021
Conor McGregor has had a lot of great moments inside the Octagon but his win over Eddie Alvarez is considered to be one of the best performances ever. From start to finish, McGregor picked apart Alvarez and dropped him several times en route to a TKO win to become the lightweight champ. It was a dominant performance from the Irishman and ahead of his trilogy match at UFC 264 against Dustin Poirier, he’s promising a better one.
Dustin Poirier is "looking phenomenal" and is "going to hurt somebody" at UFC 264, says teammate Jorge Masvidal
Adam D Martin - July 8, 2021
Dustin Poirier is “looking phenomenal” and is “going to hurt somebody” at UFC 264, says his teammate at American Top Team, Jorge Masvidal. Poirier takes on archrival Conor McGregor in a highly-anticipated trilogy bout that serves as the main event of this Saturday’s blockbuster UFC 264 pay-per-view card. Ahead of the fight, his teammate at ATT Masvidal spoke about how preparations have gone in training camp for “The Diamond.” According to Masvidal, Poirier had an excellent training camp and he’s ready to go for Saturday night, with Masvidal warning McGregor about what to expect.
UFC 264 | Pro fighters make their picks for Dustin Poirier vs. Conor McGregor 3
Cole Shelton - July 8, 2021
In the main event of UFC 264, Dustin Poirier and Conor McGregor have their highly-anticipated trilogy match. Heading into the fight, Poirier is the -130 favorite while the Irishman is the +110 underdog. Ahead of the fight, BJPENN.com reached out to several pro fighters to get their predictions for the scrap. The pros are split on this one but the slight majority favor Poirier to get the win although all think the fight ends inside the distance.
Dustin Poirier "the calmest" he's been ahead of Conor McGregor fight, expects another stoppage win, says coach
Cole Shelton - July 7, 2021
DPhil Daru, Dustin Poirier’s strength and conditioning coach, says “The Diamond” is the calmest he’s ever been before a fight. In the main event of UFC 264, Poirier is set for his trilogy match against McGregor in a highly-anticipated fight. For Daru, he says ever since the first fight he has been game planning on how to train Poirier for the trilogy. However, he says they have been cautious to not overtrain The Diamond and they believe he’s in perfect condition for the fight on Saturday.