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Dustin Poirier, Tony Ferguson
Tony Ferguson

Dustin Poirier says Ferguson, not McGregor, is next in line for lightweight title

Cole Shelton - August 28, 2019

Dustin Poirier is the current interim lightweight champion and he will take on the undisputed champion, Khabib Nurmagomedov, at UFC 242. If Poirier can get past the undefeated Russian, fans will immediately begin speculating who is next for him. A rematch against Nurmagomedov could certainly happen, or a bout with Conor McGregor. However, Poirier says it is clear Tony Ferguson deserves the next title shot. But, he isn’t focused on any of that right now.

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Khabib Nurmagomedov

Dustin Poirier 'not worried' about Khabib Nurmagomedov's takedowns

Thomas Taylor - August 25, 2019

Undisputed UFC lightweight champ Khabib Nurmagomedov is one of the most impressive grapplers in MMA history, but Dustin Poirier isn’t sweating the Russian’s takedowns. Ahead of his UFC 242 lightweight title unification bout with Nurmagomedov, the interim champion Poirier is more concerned with his own game than his foe’s. He says his priority is to do damage, win rounds, and with a little luck, go down in history as the first man to defeat Nurmagomedov in MMA.

Khabib Nurmagomedov, Dustin Poirier, UFC 242
Khabib Nurmagomedov

UFC 242: Khabib Nurmagomedov vs. Dustin Poirier Fight Card and Start Time

Chris Taylor - August 24, 2019

The Ultimate Fighting Championship returns to Abu Dhabi on September 7, for UFC 242: Khabib Nurmagomedov vs. Dustin Poirier. The event is the UFC’s first under a new five-year partnership with the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi to bring UFC events to the emirate for the next five years.

Nate Diaz
Nate Diaz

Nate Diaz says Dustin Poirier 'pu**ied' out of their bout

Fernando Quiles - August 13, 2019

As far as Nate Diaz is concerned, he holds a victory over Dustin Poirier. The stage was set for a lightweight showdown between Diaz and Poirier at UFC 230. The bout was scheduled to take place back in Nov. 2018. Poirier was forced off the card due to an injury. “The Diamond” questioned whether or not the bout would’ve even taken place had the injury never occurred as he implied that Diaz was being difficult during negotiations.

Khabib Nurmagomedov, Justin Gaethje, UFC 254
Khabib Nurmagomedov

Khabib Nurmagomedov tops Forbes list of most successful Russian athletes

Natasha Hooper - July 25, 2019

Khabib Nurmagomedov has earned the top spot on Forbes’ list for the most successful Russian athletes of 2019 (via Tass.Ru). The undefeated Dagestani fighter has risen through the ranks in the UFC and is now the promotion’s lightweight champion. He gained further international notoriety late last year  when he fought Conor McGregor at UFC 229. “The Eagle” submitted his Irish rival in the fourth round.

Paul Felder, Conor McGregor
Edson Barboza

Paul Felder ready to make 155 pounds so he can step in against Nurmagomedov or Poirier

Natasha Hooper - July 18, 2019

Things may be about to come full circle for Paul Felder, as he prepares to make 155 pounds as a potential replacement for Nurmagomedov or Poirier in their upcoming bout. UFC 242 on September 7th in Abu Dhabi promises to put the best UFC fighters to the test. Especially in the main event where lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov faces off against Dustin Poirier.

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Khabib Nurmagomedov

Dustin Poirier compares Khabib Nurmagomedov title fight to a Rocky movie

Cole Shelton - July 17, 2019

Dustin Poirier believes his upcoming fight against Khabib Nurmagomedov is very similar to Rocky IV. There, Rocky Balboa went to Russia to take on Ivan Drago, the heavyweight Russian. In Poirier’s case, he is going to Abu Dhabi to take on undefeated Khabib Nurmagomedov where the Russian will have the Muslim crowd behind him. “This is real, I’m a world champion,” Poirier said to ESPN. “As is he. This is a super fight to me. That’s how I feel, that’s what this feels like to me. We’re going to a sold-out arena they’re building as we speak in Abu Dhabi, the middle of the desert, and princes and sheiks will be there. It’s crazy. It’s a Rocky movie.”

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Khabib Nurmagomedov

Dustin Poirier believes win over Khabib will cement him as UFC lightweight GOAT

Tom Taylor - June 14, 2019

At UFC 242 on September 7, UFC interim lightweight champion Dustin Poirier will attempt to do what 27 other fighters have failed to do and defeat undisputed UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov. If he is successful on this mission, he believes he’ll cement himself as the best lightweight to ever compete in the UFC.

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Kevin Lee

Kevin Lee says 'it might be a long night for Khabib' against Dustin Poirier

Cole Shelton - June 6, 2019

At UFC 242, Khabib Nurmagomedov will look to defend his lightweight title against Dustin Poirier in Abu Dhabi. The champion is already a big betting favorite. Although the odds are against Poirier, UFC welterweight Kevin Lee believes it is a much tougher fight for Nurmagomedov than many think. The reason for that thinking is simple. He suspects Poirier’s footwork will be too good for Khabib.

Khabib Nurmagomedov, Dustin Poirier, UFC 242
Khabib Nurmagomedov

BREAKING | Khabib Nurmagomedov vs. Dustin Poirier official for UFC 242

Tom Taylor - June 4, 2019

At long last, it’s official. UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov and interim lightweight champion Dustin Poirier will unify their titles at UFC 242. The card goes down on September 7 in Abu Dhabi. The UFC announced this matchup as official on social media on Tuesday afternoon.

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Conor McGregor

Brendan Schaub, Dustin Poirier hope MMA is moving past trash talk

Tom Taylor - May 27, 2019

Former UFC heavyweight Brendan Schaub, who now makes his living as a podcaster, comedian and combat sports analyst, believes that the UFC is going to change quite a bit during its time on ESPN. In fact, he believes the changes have already begun.

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Dustin Poirier breaks down Khabib Nurmagomedov fight, 'Against all odds, I'll get it done'

Drake Riggs - May 23, 2019

The next UFC lightweight title bout is expected to be a big one as the new interim champion, ‘The Diamond,’ Dustin Poirier looks to try and dethrone the unbeaten king that is ‘The Eagle.’ After winning the interim crown by unanimous decision at UFC 236 in a rematch with current featherweight titleholder, Max Holloway, Poirier solidified himself as the new top challenger to take on the 27-0 Khabib Nurmagomedov.

Dustin Poirier, Khabib Nurmagomedov, UFC 242
Khabib Nurmagomedov

Dustin Poirier updates on potential UFC 242 fight with Khabib Nurmagomedov

Tom Taylor - May 22, 2019

When Dustin Poirier defeated Max Holloway to win the interim lightweight title at UFC 236, he earned himself the opportunity to unify his new title with the undisputed lightweight belt owned by the undefeated Khabib Nurmagomedov. The longstanding rumor has been that this lightweight title fight will occur at UFC 242 in Abu Dhabi on September 7. That being said, the bout is not yet official.

Israel Adesanya
Israel Adesanya

Israel Adesanya, Dustin Poirier get warm welcomes in hometowns

Thomas Taylor - May 19, 2019

Dustin Poirier and Israel Adesanya both captured interim titles at UFC 236, defeating Max Holloway and Kelvin Gastelum respectively. Now proud owners of some flashy new UFC belts, the UFC 236 winners Poirier and Adesanya both recently returned to home to hero’s welcomes. The UFC documented Israel Adesanya and Dustin Poirier’s homecomings on Instagram.

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Dustin Poirier

ATT owner believes if Khabib Nurmagomedov gets tired against Dustin Poirier he 'is in for a world of sh*t'

Cole Shelton - May 15, 2019

Dustin Poirier has had a crazy road to get to a title shot. The 30-year-old had fought the very best of both the featherweight and lightweight divisions before getting an interim lightweight title shot against Max Holloway at UFC 236. Poirier would go on to defeat Holloway for the second time in his career that night in Atlanta. To see ‘The Diamond’ finally capture UFC gold was a surreal feeling for American Top Team owner, Dan Lambert.

Dyah Davis, Dustin Poirier
Dustin Poirier

ATT boxing coach Dyah Davis opens up on his work with Dustin Poirier

Mike Straus - May 2, 2019

Boxing is in the blood of American Top Team’s boxing coach Dyah Davis, and so is teaching. The former super middleweight pugilist really has taken to this coaching thing. Now semi-retired, Davis, 37, still spends his days at the gym. Albeit in a different capacity for very different reasons. Coaching is something Davis always thought he might end up doing. However, just not so soon in his career.

Khabib Nurmagomedov
Khabib Nurmagomedov

Khabib Nurmagomedov on Dustin Poirier: “I have to maul him”

Chris Taylor - April 20, 2019

Khabib Nurmagomedov and Dustin Poirier are expected to square off this September in a lightweight title unification bout. Poirier became the promotions interim lightweight title holder at last weekend’s UFC 236 event, defeating Max Holloway via unanimous decision.

Max Holloway, Dustin Poirier
Max Holloway

VIDEO | Max Holloway gives gloves to Dustin Poirier, Shaq consoles Holloway's son

Tom Taylor - April 18, 2019

UFC 236 was a card to remember. The event, which went down in Atlanta, Georgia last weekend, was topped by a pair of interim title fights, as Dustin Poirier defeated Max Holloway to capture interim lightweight gold, and Israel Adesanya defeated Kelvin Gastelum to win the interim middleweight title. Both fights were absolute wars, earning all four fighters involved Fight of the Night honors. As is so often the case with unforgettable wars like the ones we saw at UFC 236, there were some pretty emotional moments backstage after the fights wrapped up.