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By FCF Staff

The third fight between Dustin Poirier and Conor McGregor hasn’t been finalized yet. But, the UFC is targeting July for what will surely be, a massive bout.

Poirier and McGregor fought for the second time this past … Read More

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Some observers have questioned if Dustin Poirier should have pursued fighting for the UFC’s lightweight title next, rather than Conor McGregor for the third time. But, according to UFC President Dana White, Poirier made the right call … Read More

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Ever since Dustin Poirier defeated Conor McGregor in January there’s been extensive talk about a rubber match, and Dana White’s confirmed the UFC’s working on the fight.

Poirier avenged his 2014 stoppage loss to McGregor at UFC … Read More

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Dustin Poirier has made it clear he’s more than willing to fight Conor McGregor for the third time if the UFC tables the right offer. But, if the UFC’s thinking about making the trilogy fight a lightweight … Read More

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Conor McGregor hasn’t closed the door on winning another UFC championship. But, his rival and former foe, Khabib Nurmagomedov, believes the star’s best days are behind him.

McGregor returned to the Octagon last month at UFC 257 … Read More

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Recently there’s been extensive speculation regarding whether a third bout between Dustin Poirier and Conor McGregor will be for the UFC’s lightweight title. But, as it stands right now, it doesn’t look like that’s going to be … Read More

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Dustin Poirier has received considerable praise since he stopped Conor McGregor at UFC 257. But, Nate Diaz believes Poirier’s victory was largely on account of McGregor making key, strategic mistakes.

Poirier battered McGregor’s lead leg with calf … Read More

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Dustin Poirier’s use of calf kicks played an integral role in his massive win over Conor McGregor, and the latter’s admitted his approach in the fight played right into the technique.

Immediately after McGregor’s stoppage loss to … Read More

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Like a lot of people, Georges St-Pierre was surprised to see Conor McGregor get finished at UFC 257, and the legend has some advice for the former champ.

McGregor faced Dustin Poirier in the card’s main event, … Read More

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Although Conor McGregor’s quest to reclaim the UFC’s lightweight title suffered a major setback on Saturday night, the star says he’ll be back.

McGregor faced Dustin Poirier in the headliner of UFC 257, and the latter avenged … Read More

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Here are the results from UFC 257, which saw Dustin Poirier avenge his 2014 loss to Conor McGregor.

Poirier stunned McGregor in the second round with counter punches, and then finished the star with a follow up … Read More

Although Dustin Poirier is widely regarded to be one of the game’s top lightweights, he’s a fair-sized underdog, heading into his rematch with Conor McGregor. 

The first Poirier – McGregor tilt

Poirier and McGregor battled for the first time … Read More

A rematch destined to happen!

💎 @DustinPoirier vs 🇮🇪 @TheNotoriousMMA – tomorrow night on PPV!

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— UFC (@ufc) January 22, 2021

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Dustin Poirier has established himself as one of this generation’s top lightweights since he battled Conor McGregor back in 2014. But, as ‘The Diamond’ gets set to face McGregor at UFC 257, January 23rd, Poirier is a significant underdog to … Read More

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As Conor McGregor gets set to battle Dustin Poirier for a second time at UFC 257 this Saturday, it’s being reported that the decorated fighter is being sued.

The former UFC champ, who hasn’t fought since January, … Read More

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Conor McGregor has repeatedly said that he wants to face Nate Diaz in a rubber match at some juncture. As McGregor gets set to fight Dustin Poirier at UFC 257, the star’s proposed that the trilogy fight … Read More

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The consensus is that Conor McGregor’s grappling is the weakest part of his game. But, Gilbert Burns believes fans and observers underestimate the star’s ground skills.

All four of McGregor’s losses to date have come via submission, … Read More