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Report: Dustin Poirier Outlines Why He’s Picking Conor McGregor Over Jose Aldo
By FCF Staff
Dustin Poirier had quite the rivalry going with Conor McGregor before they fought last year, but the lightweight has relayed he’s picking “Notorious” to defeat Jose Aldo.
Poirier and McGregor met last September, and the latter went… Read More
Dustin Poirier: Teammate Robbie Lawler Has “Been a Big Inspiration For Me”
By FCF Staff
Robbie Lawler’s rise to become UFC welterweight champ has been one of the sport’s most compelling stories in recent years, and his teammate Dustin Poirier says “Ruthless” has played a motivational role in his own career.
Poirier… Read More
Joe Duffy to Battle Dustin Poirier in UFC’s Return to Dublin
By FCF Staff
The UFC’s next trip to Dublin, Ireland won’t feature Conor McGregor in action, but it see another of that nation’s top fighters compete.
The promotion has announced that Irish lightweight Joe Duffy will take on America’s Dustin… Read More
UFC 189 Free Fight: Conor McGregor vs. Dustin Poirier
UFC 189 Free Fight: Conor McGregor vs. Dustin Poirier
UFC FN 68: Shawn Jordan And Dustin Poirier Among Bonus Winners
By FCF Staff
There was no shortage of highlight reel stoppages and memorable moments at UFC Fight Night 68, but four men are heading home with an extra $50,000 in bonus cash.
Following the event, the UFC announced that Dustin… Read More
UFC FN 68: Dustin Poirier’s Move to American Top Team
UFC FN 63: Dustin Poirier And Chad Mendes Among Bonus Winners
By FCF Staff
Four “Performance of the Night” bonuses were handed out following UFC Fight Night 63, and not surprisingly, headliner Chad Mendes was one of the recipients.
Mendes picked up a “POTN” award, and an extra $50,000, for quickly… Read More
UFC Submission of the Week: Dustin Poirier vs. Jonathan Brookins
UFC FN 59 Free Fight: Conor McGregor vs. Dustin Poirier
UFC’s Dustin Poirier Announces Move to Lightweight, After Run as Featherweight Contender
By FCF Staff
Although Dustin Poirier remains a top ranked featherweight, following his loss to Conor McGregor at UFC 178, the talented fighter has announced he’s moving to lightweight.
The 25 year-old fighter, who was on a three fight winning… Read More
UFC 178: Conor McGregor Talks Win, Says Dustin Poirier “Didn’t Want to be in There”
By FCF Staff
Conor McGregor kept his hype train moving full speed ahead at UFC 178, by quickly stopping Dustin Poirier , and not surprisingly, the outspoken featherweight had some interesting things to say afterwards.
McGregor, who needed less than… Read More
UFC 178: Conor McGregor Plans to “Stiffen” up Dustin Poirier, Lock up “Title Shot”
By FCF Staff
Following Conor McGregor’s first round, stoppage win over Diego Brandao, some observers were surprised to see that the featherweight was voted into the UFC’s #9 ranking. While McGregor has impressed since arriving in the promotion, the Irish… Read More
Countdown to UFC 178: Dustin Poirier vs. Conor McGregor
UFC 178: Conor McGregor to Battle Dustin Poirier, Event Headed to MGM Grand Garden Arena
By FCF Staff
Dustin Poirier quickly volunteered to face Conor McGregor next, following the latter’s win at UFC FN 46, and the featherweight has got his wish.
The UFC has announced the two will square off, September 27th at UFC… Read More
UFC FN 46: Dustin Poirier “Not Impressed” With Conor McGregor’s Victory
By FCF Staff
The Conor McGregor hype will likely continue to build, as a result of the featherweight’s win at UFC FN 46, but Dustin Poirier evidently didn’t think much of his performance.
Following McGregor’s first round, stoppage victory over… Read More
TUF Nations Finale: Dustin Poirier, Akira Corassani, Ryan Jimmo and KJ Noons Earn Bonuses
By FCF Staff
Dustin Poirier had a big night at the TUF Nations Finale in Quebec City, as the featherweight recorded his third straight win by stopping Akira Corassani, and earned an extra $50K in doing so.
Poirier and Corassani… Read More
UFC’s Dustin Poirier: “Now It’s About Proving I’m a Top Three Guy”
By FCF Staff
Dustin Poirier continues to be a top ten ranked featherweight, thanks in part to recent wins over Erik Koch and Diego Brandao, and now the fighter is targeting the top of the division.
Poirier (15-3), who continues… Read More
TUF Nations Finale: Dustin Poirier to Face Akira Corassani
By FCF Staff
The upcoming TUF Nations Finale in Quebec City has picked up an eleventh bout, as the promotion has announced that Dustin Poirier will fight Akira Corassani at the April 16th event. The card will be hosted by… Read More
Opinion: Dustin Poirier Shows The World He’s Legit
By Michael Hatamoto
UFC featherweights Dustin Poirier and Erik Koch met in a battle of two top-10 featherweights at UFC 164, with Poirier winning the decision despite a few tense moments.
Koch clearly had trouble trying to use his footwork… Read More