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Daniel Cormier Believes Islam Makhachev – Dustin Poirier Would be a “Massive Fight”
By FCF Staff
Islam Makhachev has been calling for a fight with Dustin Poirier this summer, and Daniel Cormier believes the UFC can’t lose if the promotion books the match-up.
Makhachev (25-1), who defended the lightweight crown in October by… Read More
Dustin Poirier Criticizes Benoit Saint Denis For Post-Fight Comments About Staph Infection
By FCF Staff
Following his loss to Dustin Poirier at UFC 299, Benoit Saint Denis reported a staph infection he was dealing with contributed to a disastrous fight week. Since then, Poirier has responded to the lightweight’s comments, and the… Read More
UFC 299: Dustin Poirier Post-Fight Interview
Dustin Poirier Confirms Benoit Saint Denis Fight is Proceeding, Apologizes For “Misunderstanding”
By FCF Staff
After initially reporting that an announced fight with Benoit Saint Denis isn’t happening, Dustin Poirier has since confirmed the match-up is a go.
A few weeks ago, the UFC announced that Poirier is going to fight Saint… Read More
Dustin Poirier vs. Benoit Saint Denis, Charles Oliveira vs. Arman Tsarukyan Announced
By FCF Staff
The UFC has added two pivotal fights in the lightweight division to its upcoming schedule, as former interim champ Dustin Poirier will take on Benoit Saint Denis, and former champ Charles Oliveira will face Arman Tsarukyan.
Recently,… Read More
Dustin Poirier Talks Next Fight, Possibility of Fourth Bout With Conor McGregor
Dustin Poirier Weighs-in on Talk About Move to Welterweight
By FCF Staff
Dustin Poirier hasn’t shot down the possibility of competing in a welterweight fight. But, it doesn’t sound like the former interim lightweight champ plans to make a run at 170 pounds.
Since Poirier’s stoppage loss to Justin… Read More
UFC 291 Weigh-in Results: Justin Gaethje – Dustin Poirier 2 Official, Two Fighters Heavy
By FCF Staff
The fighters have weighed in ahead of Saturday’s UFC 291 card, and the BMF title fight between Dustin Poirier and Justin Gaethje is official.
Poirier came in at 155 pounds for the five-round bout, while Gaethje was… Read More
Justin Gaethje – Dustin Poirier Rematch Announced, BMF Title on The Line
By FCF Staff
The BMF title has not been relegated to history just yet, as the UFC has announced that Justin Gaethje and Dustin Poirier will battle for the belt in their rematch.
Recently, UFC President Dana White announced that… Read More
Justin Gaethje: Dustin Poirier Rematch is The “Obvious Answer”
By Kelsey Mowatt
It remains to be seen if Justin Gaethje and Dustin Poirier will fight again. But, it’s clear Gaethje believes a rematch with Poirier makes a lot of sense.
Ever since Gaethje outstruck rising lightweight contender, Rafael Fiziev,… Read More
Justin Gaethje Hoping For Dustin Poirier or Charles Oliveira Rematches Next
By Kelsey Mowatt
After halting the rise of Rafael Fiziev at UFC 286 on Saturday, Justin Gaethje has made it clear he wants to fight a lightweight who’s ranked ahead of him next. As the rankings stand currently, this means… Read More
UFC 274 Free Fight: Charles Oliveira vs Dustin Poirier
Abu Dhabi Flashback: UFC 257 | Dustin Poirier vs Conor McGregor 2
Conor McGregor Credits Tyson Fury & Deontay Wilder For “Honorable Showing”, Throws Verbal Jab at Dustin Poirier
By FCF Staff
Like so many others, Conor McGregor is praising Tyson Fury and Deontay Wilder following their instant classic on Saturday. But, the controversial star also took the opportunity to throw a verbal jab at rival, Dustin Poirier.
Fury… Read More
Report: Charles Oliveira – Dustin Poirier Fight Targeted For UFC 269
By FCF Staff
Following Dustin Poirier’s second win over Conor McGregor earlier this year, there’s been extensive speculation about him fighting Charles Oliveira next. Now, it’s being reported that a fight between Poirier and the new lightweight champ is being… Read More
Dustin Poirier Believes Islam Makhachev, Not Charles Oliveira, Likely Toughest Challenge
By FCF Staff
Charles Oliveira is the UFC’s reigning, lightweight champ, and has done nothing but win since 2017. But, Dustin Poirier believes his toughest test right now in the division, would likely be Islam Makhachev.
On account of Poirier’s… Read More
Georges St-Pierre Advises Conor McGregor’s Camp Against Fourth, Dustin Poirier Fight
By FCF Staff
Following Conor McGregor’s second straight loss to Dustin Poirier, the controversial star insisted the two will fight again. But, Georges St-Pierre is advising the former champ’s team against fighting Poirier one more time.
After Poirier avenged his… Read More
Dustin Poirier Says Nate Diaz Fight’s Not Next on “Things-to-do-list”
By FCF Staff
Although Nate Diaz and Dustin Poirier have traded tweets recently about fighting, the latter says a fight with the Stockton star isn’t his first priority.
Ever since a planned bout between the two fell through in 2018,… Read More
Charles Oliveira Says He’ll “Definitely Cause a Lot of Damage” in Dustin Poirier Bout
By FCF Staff
The expectation is that Dustin Poirier is going to challenge Charles Oliveira later this year, and the new, lightweight champ sounds very confident that he’ll be retaining his title.
Oliveira laid claim to the vacant lightweight crown… Read More
Chael Sonnen Says From a Competitive Standpoint, Nothing “Warrants” Dustin Poirier – Conor McGregor 4
By FCF Staff
UFC President Dana White has made it clear the promotion hopes to book Dustin Poirier versus Conor McGregor 4. But, according to Chael Sonnen, from a competitive perspective, there’s no valid reason to have the lightweights battle… Read More