Dustin Poirier News
Matt Brown thinks Dustin Poirier can take credit for ending Conor McGregor's desire to fight
Fernando Quiles Jr. - October 3, 2024
Matt Brown thinks Conor McGregor’s fighting career truly ended after Dustin Poirier was finished with him. While McGregor handed Poirier a first-round TKO loss back in 2014, things played out far differently in their next two encounters. “The Diamond” scored a second-round finish over the “Notorious” one in early 2021. In their July rematch that same year, McGregor suffered a broken leg.
Dustin Poirier shoots down Dan Hooker's recent call for a UFC rematch
Curtis Calhoun - September 25, 2024
UFC star Dustin Poirier feels former opponent Dan Hooker’s recent calls for a rematch inside the Octagon aren’t genuine. Poirier hinted at retirement following a loss to UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev at UFC 302 in June. But, after contemplating his combat sports future, he envisions at least one more fight in the Octagon before calling it quits.
Dustin Poirier hints at desired UFC return opponent in one-word tweet
Curtis Calhoun - September 24, 2024
Former UFC interim lightweight champion Dustin Poirier provided a glimpse into who he prefers to fight for his potential career-ending bout inside the Octagon. Poirier hasn’t fought since a fifth-round submission loss to UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev at UFC 302. Immediately after his third lineal title loss, Poirier hinted at retirement in his post-fight interview with Joe Rogan.
Benoit Saint-Denis lays out his path to earn rematch with Dustin Poirier
Cole Shelton - September 24, 2024
Benoit Saint-Denis hopes to earn a rematch with Dustin Poirier. Saint-Denis suffered a second-round TKO loss to Poirier at UFC 299. The Frenchman had success in the first round but Poirier took over in the second and got the win.
Dustin Poirier responds to Justin Gaethje's comments about UFC return, "Down" for trilogy
Curtis Calhoun - September 13, 2024
UFC lightweight superstars Dustin Poirier and Justin Gaethje could potentially be on one more collision course before both fighters eventually hang up the gloves. Poirier lost to UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev at UFC 302 in June. Immediately after the submission loss, Poirier hinted that he was likely done competing, to the sound of pleading fans hoping for at least one more fight.
Dustin Poirier confirms he will fight again in the UFC
Harry Kettle - September 7, 2024
UFC legend Dustin Poirier has confirmed that he will make the walk to the Octagon one more time. When it comes to fan favorites, there are few more obvious choices than Dustin Poirier. This is a man who has been there and done it all in mixed martial arts, and even though he never became a world champion, he’s still one of the most beloved fighters of his generation. Following his loss to Islam Makhachev, however, many were left to wonder whether or not he’d hang up the gloves for good.
Dan Hooker goes off on Dustin Poirier and Michael Chandler: "If you don’t want to fight me again, then shut up"
Fernando Quiles Jr. - September 5, 2024
Dan Hooker has had enough of his former foes Dustin Poirier and Michael Chandler. Hooker has been on a bit of a resurgence as of late. After dropping back-to-back fights against current UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev and Arnold Allen, the “Hangman” has been riding a three-fight winning streak. In that span, Hooker has beaten Claudio Puelles, Jalin Turner, and more recently, Mateusz Gamrot.
Dustin Poirier shoots down rumored fight against Colby Covington: "He'll never make money with me"
Josh Evanoff - September 4, 2024
UFC lightweight contender Dustin Poirier will seemingly never fight Colby Covington. ‘The Diamond’ hasn’t been seen in the cage since his bid for UFC gold in June. In the main event of UFC 302, Dustin Poirier faced Islam Makhachev and gave the champion all he could handle. However, in round five, the Russian scored a takedown and quickly earned a submission win. In the process, denying Poirier of the lightweight title that he’s long sought.
Dustin Poirier teases 'big news' surrounding potential UFC return
Curtis Calhoun - September 1, 2024
Donald Trump praises 'warrior' Dustin Poirier for performance against Islam Makhachev: "He didn't lose that fight"
Josh Evanoff - August 21, 2024
Former U.S. President Donald Trump has nothing but praise for UFC lightweight Dustin Poirier. ‘The Diamond’ is fresh off his return to the cage earlier this summer at UFC 302. In the main event of that pay-per-view card, Dustin Poirier faced lightweight champion Islam Makhachev. Entering the contest, the longtime fan favorite was a massive underdog. However, Poirier admitted that the bout could be his last and that he was willing to go out on his shield.
Dustin Poirier pushes for UFC to bring an event to Louisiana
Harry Kettle - August 12, 2024
UFC star Dustin Poirier is eager to bring an event to his hometown of Lafayette, Louisiana before he retires. It goes without saying that Dustin Poirier is a mixed martial arts legend. He may not be the most successful fighter of all time, but he may well be the most beloved. He has been battling it out with the best of the best for years now, and the masses have taken notice.
Dustin Poirier responds after Colby Covington claims he walked out of recent restaurant run-in in Florida
Susan Cox - August 2, 2024
Dustin Poirier is responding after Colby Covington claimed he walked out of a recent restaurant run-in in Florida. Covington (17-4 MMA) and Poirier (30-9 MMA) have a history together as they both used to train at American Top Team.
Dustin Poirier shares high praise for Paddy Pimblett after finishing King Green at UFC 304: “He’s talking the talk, walking the walk”
Harry Kettle - August 1, 2024
UFC legend Dustin Poirier has praised Paddy Pimblett following his victory over King Green at UFC 304. Last weekend at UFC 304, Paddy Pimblett picked up the biggest win of his career thus far. He was able to submit King Green, and he did so emphatically. Now, as we look ahead to the future, it seems as if ‘The Baddy’ will continue to see his star power grow.
Colby Covington reveals recent run-in with Dustin Poirier: "If he wanted to do something, he could have done something"
Cole Shelton - July 30, 2024
Colby Covington had a recent run-in with rival and former teammate Dustin Poirier. Covington and Poirier used to train at American Top Team, but ‘Chaos’ left the gym due to him no longer getting along with a couple of fighters. One fighter he didn’t get along with was Poirier who told Covington it was on-sight if he saw him. Many fans hoped that meant the two would fight in the Octagon, but Poirier has made it clear he doesn’t want to fight Covington and give him that attention.
Dustin Poirier hopes that Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson never comes to fruition: “He’s 60 years old”
Harry Kettle - July 22, 2024
Dustin Poirier has explained why he doesn’t want to see Jake Paul take on Mike Tyson in a boxing match later this year. As we know, Jake Paul defeated Mike Perry this past weekend in their boxing showdown. Initially, however, he was supposed to be battling it out with heavyweight boxing legend Mike Tyson. Unfortunately, due to an illness, Tyson was forced to pull out. Now, their highly-anticipated collision has been postponed to November.
Dustin Poirier acknowledges seven men as potential opponents for his next fight: “Definitely one of those guys”
Susan Cox - July 16, 2024
Dustin Poirier is acknowledging seven men as potential opponents for his next fight. The former interim UFC lightweight champion Dustin Poirier, at 35, is looking to fight again and has a rather lengthy list of potential opponents.
Daniel Cormier encourages Dustin Poirier to take fourth fight with Conor McGregor if the opportunity presents itself
Fernando Quiles Jr. - July 14, 2024
UFC Hall of Famer Daniel Cormier doesn’t think Dustin Poirier is ready to walk away from pro MMA competition, and he’d advise him to take another fight with Conor McGregor if he can. Poirier’s hopes of becoming an undisputed UFC champion were crushed at the conclusion of UFC 302. Despite providing a worthy challenge for UFC Lightweight Champion Islam Makhachev, “The Diamond” was ultimately submitted in the fifth round.
Conor McGregor calls Dustin Poirier's foundation a "scam" in latest social media attack
Curtis Calhoun - July 10, 2024
UFC superstar Conor McGregor is accusing Dustin Poirier’s The Good Fight Foundation of fraud after a recent post-UFC 302 auction. Poirier lost to UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev in the UFC 302 main event last month. Just days after, McGregor withdrew from his planned comeback fight against Michael Chandler at UFC 303 due to a toe injury.
Dustin Poirier blasts Michael Chandler over recent comments: "You're not one of us"
Cole Shelton - July 10, 2024
Dustin Poirier has taken aim at former opponent Michael Chandler. Chandler recently took to social media to tell Poirier to retire, which ‘The Diamond’ wasn’t a fan of. Poirier ripped him in a tweet, but he now has taken aim at him while speaking on The MMA Hour, as Chandler told him we are good with him retiring.