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By FCF Staff

After Dustin Poirier recently reported he’s thinking about fighting again, Michael Chandler inferred the UFC lightweight division is ready for him retire, and “The Diamond” didn’t care for the comment.

Following Poirier’s submission loss to champion Islam … Read More

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Following Dustin Poirier’s loss to Islam Makhachev last month, he repeatedly said his fighting days could be over. But, it looks like “The Diamond” is hoping to complete at least one more time.

Leading up to Poirier’s … Read More

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After coming up short in his latest bid to secure the UFC’s undisputed, lightweight title, Dustin Poirier is questioning why he would choose to fight again.

Leading up to Poirier’s fight with champion Islam Makhachev at UFC … Read More

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Following his thrilling and intense battle with Islam Makhachev at UFC 302, Dustin Poirier has confirmed he incurred multiple injuries during the fight.

Poirier has drawn widespread praise for the toughness and heart he showcased in the … Read More

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Leading up to UFC 302, there was speculation Islam Makhachev was battling a staph infection, and it looks like Dustin Poirier wasn’t 100% for their recent fight.

Poirier faced Makhachev in the headliner of the June 1st … Read More

By FCF Staff

It remains to be seen if Dustin Poirier fights again. But,  Alexander Volkanovski is doing his part to encourage the renowned lightweight back into the Octagon, by proposing they fight.

Leading up to UFC 302, Poirier acknowledged … Read More

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Dustin Poirier came up short once again in his bid to secure the UFC’s undisputed lightweight title. But, the star pushed the champ Islam Makhachev in a thrilling headliner for UFC 302.

Makhachev’s wrestling and top game … Read More

By FCF Staff

The fighters have hit the scales ahead of UFC 302 tomorrow in Newark, New Jersey, and the main card is intact.

In the headliner, lightweight champion Islam Makhachev will battle former interim champ, Dustin Poirier.

Both men … Read More

By FCF Staff

Islam Makhachev is holding the UFC’s lightweight title, but Michael Bisping believes Dustin Poirier has the champ beat in terms of overall records.

Poirier is preparing to face Makhachev at UFC 302 this Saturday, which will take … Read More

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By FCF Staff

Dustin Poirier has long been regarded one of the best lightweights of this generation. But, the former interim champ questions whether Islam Makhachev is underestimating him, ahead of their June 1st, bout.

Recently, it was announced that … Read More

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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

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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

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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

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.

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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

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