News about Dustin Poirier

Michael Bisping hits back after Justin Gaethje accused him of 'talking b****cks' ahead of UFC 300, with Brit claiming Dustin Poirier should have next shot at Islam Makhachev's title

www.dailymail.co.uk, April 9, 2024
Michael Bisping has responded to Justin Gaethje accusing him of 'talking b****cks' for suggesting Dustin Poirier should have the next title shot. Poirier, who was knocked out by Gaethje's stunning head kick in July last year, bounced back with a stunning win over Benoit Saint Denis at UFC 299. Bisping suggested the victory should make him the logical next contender to Islam Makhachev's title, a route that Gaethje took exception to on X, writing: 'Bisping talking b****cks.'

Conor McGregor has confirmed that he will not give up fighting on one condition ever again, as the UFC's Mike Tyson gives an example of how he will participate in exhibition bouts in the future

www.dailymail.co.uk, March 29, 2024
After almost three years out of the octagon, the UFC star is looking increasingly likely that he will face Michael Chandler in his comeback match later this year. Since breaking his leg in his trilogy fight against Dustin Poirier, he hasn't participated, but he has nevertheless been involved in a number of verbals involving various co-stars. Many had wondered if the Irishman would call it a day due to his injury and length of absence from the cage, but that now seems to be farther away than ever.

During an interview with co-star Jake Gyllenhaal, UFC fans voiced concern for Conor McGregor as the Irishman appears to spasm involuntarily

www.dailymail.co.uk, March 22, 2024
Conor McGregor, a UFC fighter, has raised eyebrows with his erratic public appearance in promoting his latest action film Road House alongside Hollywood actor Jake Gyllenhaal. McGregor, 35, hasn't fought since July 2021, when he suffered a horrific fractured leg in his second straight defeat in the Octagon at the hands of Dustin Poirier. The Irishman is said to have made a full recovery and has expressed his desire to compete during International Fight Week in June.

Conor McGregor says he will make his UFC return this summer as he announces a long-awaited fight against Michael Chandler... but the 'Notorious' maintains that it's 'all systems go' for a match against his American rival 'Bedy.'

www.dailymail.co.uk, March 20, 2024
After revealing that preparations are in place for him to face American rival Michael Chandler this summer, Conor McGregor has returned to the United States. McGregor, who has recently starred alongside co-star Jake Gyllenhaal, hasn't stepped foot inside the octagon since July 2021. After breaking his leg during the first round of the competition, the Irishman lost against American Dustin Poirier via a doctor's stoppage.

Conor McGregor stars Jake Gyllenhaal at the premiere of their 'Road House' film in New York, as the Irishman claims he has had 'confirmation' that he will return to UFC against Michael Chandler this summer

www.dailymail.co.uk, March 20, 2024
Conor McGregor, a UFC fighter who's new film, 'Road House,' with co-star Jake Gyllenhaal, has confirmed' that a fight against Michael Chandler will take place. There are no specifics about a McGregor-Chandler match, and the Irishman hasn't competed in the United Football since losing back-to-back losses to Dustin Poirier in 2021. McGregor has previously announced that a match against Chandler will take place at UFC 303 on June 29 with no confirmation from the promotion.

Conor McGregor says he wasn't thrilled' with Dana White's BRUTAL reaction to the trilogy involving the UFC actor and Nate Diaz... as an Irishman says he wants a 'conversation' over a bout with American rival Jeremy McGregor

www.dailymail.co.uk, March 19, 2024
Conor McGregor has claimed that he was not 'not happy' with Dana White's brutal takedown of an imminent trilogy match for the Irishman and rival Nate Diaz. McGregor, who has yet to win a bout since breaking his left tibia and fibula against Dustin Poirier in July 2021, had expressed his interest in fighting twice this year, including one against old rival Nate Diaz. However, UFC chief White had other plans when he discussed the potential match at the UFC 299 post-fight press conference.

As Conor McGregor's first bout since July 2021, Nate Diaz calls for the UFC to 'free' Conor McGregor: 'No one will help you but you,'

www.dailymail.co.uk, March 18, 2024
McGregor, who broke his tibia against Dustin Poirier in July 2021, recently expressed his dissatisfaction with the job as he eagerly returns to the Octagon. Diaz took to X (formerly Twitter) to sympathize with McGregor on Saturday. Diaz reposted a quote from his foes and related it to his own experience. 'I was here for years before Conor even got there,' Diaz wrote.' They want you to die before you get out [of] these jobs. It's up to you to make something pop.' No one will be able to help you but you.'

Conor Mcgregor says "negotiations are ongoing" as the Irishman claims he is 'eager' to take a step back in the octagon

www.dailymail.co.uk, March 16, 2024
Conor McGregor has confirmed that talks regarding his return to UFC are still underway. McGregor, 35, has not fought since July 2021, when he sustained a broken leg in his second straight defeat in the Octagon at the hands of Dustin Poirier. Despite a fight with Michael Chandler that was announced over a year ago, UFC president Dana White has long been cautious about McGregor's return to the sport.

Dustin Poirier slammed Joe Rogan for his rambling at UFC 299, although the lightweight admits he 'can't believe' the broadcaster's 'I can't believe' the broadcasting legend's remarks

www.dailymail.co.uk, March 13, 2024
Poirier recovered from his loss to Justin Gaethje last year by winning the Fight of the Night award and an additional £39,000. Since winning back-to-back victories over Conor McGregor and Joe Rogan, the lightweight has been one of the most popular UFC commentators in UFC history, the lightweight has become one of the most popular UFC commentators. Despite a convincing win for the 35-year-old, Rogan disagreed with Poirier's endurance in the fight, saying he looked drained in the first frame.

After the American's victory over Benoit Saint-Denis, Conor McGregor sends a congratulatory note before the Diamond's response with a BRUTAL reminder of their 2021 fight results

www.dailymail.co.uk, March 12, 2024
After Conor McGregor's victory over UFC 299. He sent Dustin Poirier a congratulatory mail. Poirier returned to the octagon after a dramatic card on Saturday last Saturday and ended in an emphatic win over Benoit Saint-Denis in the second round. In doing so, the American lightweight champion returned to winning ways after being defeated by Justin Gaethje in a BMF elimination fight in July last year.

After calling out rival Nate Diaz to complete trilogy at UFC 306 in Dana White's BRUTAL reaction to Conor McGregor, the Irishman returns to revive the pair's fierce rivalry

www.dailymail.co.uk, March 10, 2024
On Saturday night in Miami, White put on another good show, with Sean O'Malley defeating Michael Vera to keep his bantamweight title in a decision win. The promotion appears to be looking forward to a monumental UFC 300 battle at the T-Mobile Arena in mid-April, but some of its fighters have already been looking a little further ahead. McGregor, who has yet to win a bout since breaking his left tibia and fibula against Dustin Poirier in July 2021, had expressed his interest in fighting twice this year, including one bout against old rival Nate Diaz.

After Dustin Poirier's stunning KO victory over Benoit Saint Denis, Sean O'Malley masterclasses Marlon Vera at UFC 299 in Miami to defeat Marlon Vera and defend the bantamweight title

www.dailymail.co.uk, March 10, 2024
After outclassing longtime rival Marlon 'Chito' Vera in Miami, Sean 'Suga' O'Malley successfully defended his bantamweight title in the UFC 299 main event. O'Malley's first and only loss in MMA came back by Chito in 2020, but a repeat never appeared in the Kaseya Centre, despite the fact that he put on a good show. In the second round, the American brutally caught his opponent with a knee, with Chito surviving the blow to remain in the tie.

Sean O'Malley vs Marlon Vera - UFC 299: Start time, undercard results and updates follow all the action in Miami as 'Suga' makes first title defence, with Dustin Poirier and Michael 'Venom' Page also in action

www.dailymail.co.uk, March 10, 2024
As Sean O'Malley defends his bantamweight title over Marlon Vera, follow Mail Sport's live blog for the most recent undercard findings and round-by-round reports.

As he braces for his biggest challenge against legend Dustin Poirier at UFC 299 in Miami, Benoit Saint Denis insists that "nothing is impossible for the French guy."

www.dailymail.co.uk, March 6, 2024
Benoit Saint Denis has confirmed that his lightweight bout against Dustin Poirier at UFC 299 would be a'massive test,' but that he is aiming for a title challenge in the future. The promising 28-year-old Frenchman comes into this fight having won every one of his five previous outings, with his only defeat coming back in 2021, where he was defeated by a unanimous decision by Elizeu Zaleski Dos Santos. Saint Denis' sky is the limit, although the fighter admits that he hopes to usurp Ciryl Gane as 'the face of French MMA' one day.'

Conor McGregor says he wants to fight Nate Diaz and Michael Chandler in 2024 as fans eagerly wait to learn his first opponent since July of 2021

www.dailymail.co.uk, March 5, 2024
Fans are eagerly waiting for The Notorious to step into the Octagon since he broke his left tibia and fibula against Dustin Poirier in July of 2021. McGregor reiterated the two most important fights on his wish list during a recent appearance on Instagram. Though a return fight against No. 5 lightweight Michael Chandler has been anything but confirmed, McGregor also mentioned wanting to close his trilogy with Nate Diaz on Monday, the eighth anniversary of their first meeting. 'I wish for [that Diaz war] on Mexican Independence Day in the Sphere,' McGregor wrote. June is the month of 'Chandler'. Diaz, September is the month of September. ' I have let this information be known.'

As a UFC fighter prepares to make his big screen debut with Jake Gyllenhaal, Conor McGregor claims he has "a few rivals" in Hollywood after'rejecting top directors who pitched roles at his fight camps

www.dailymail.co.uk, February 29, 2024
Since denying a number of film offers in the past, Conor McGregor says he has "no adversaries" in Hollywood. On March 8, the UFC superstar will make his silver screen debut when his Road House with Jake Gyllenhaal comes out. Dustin Poirier's leg injury gave him the opportunity to recover on film, and the Irishman, who is still waiting for his UFC debut, leapt into the role.

In the aftermath of Conor McGregor's UFC return in 2024, Dana White claims that money has 'complicated' his UFC return, as he claims that the Irishman being 'f***ing wealthy' has caused the issues

www.dailymail.co.uk, February 19, 2024
Dana White, the head of UFC, has said that the funds have 'complicated' Conor McGregor's long-awaited return to the company. In the first round of his trilogy showdown with Dustin Poirier in the summer of 2021, the 35-year-old's last match ended in disaster as he broke his leg. McGregor is yet to make a comeback after rumors that he would return to the octagon in 2023 to face lightweight contender Michael Chandler.

After a journalist that Dustin Poirier's fight with Benoit Saint-Denis had broken down, UFC 299's co-main event begins, UFC chief Dana White goes on FURIOUS rant

www.dailymail.co.uk, February 2, 2024
After news that Dustin Poirier's match with Benoit Saint-Denis had collapsed, Dana White launched a vehement aimed at a journalist. In UFC 299's co-main event against Benoit Saint-Denis, UFC chief White announced that the 'The Diamond' will return. However, when reports revealed that the match had broken down late Thursday night, it was put into question.

Israel Adesanya hints that he will return at UFC 300 with a middleweight title grudge match against Dricus Du Plessis a potential headliner for the landmark event

www.dailymail.co.uk, February 1, 2024
Israel Adesanya has taken to social media to deny a single hint about his involvement in UFC 300. Although a number of fights have been added to the massive tournament, UFC 300 is still without a headline fight. Conor McGregor's long-awaited return to action has been predicted, but UFC president Dana White denied it, with a June date during International Fight Week touted by the Irishman himself.

Despite company chief Dana White's downplaying of his comeback, Conor McGregor teases a return to the octagon at UFC 300, as Michael Chandler calls for a superfight with the Irish MMA actor

www.dailymail.co.uk, January 29, 2024
Conor McGregor has teased a return to the United Football, and one of his fiercest rivals has already posted a reply. McGregor, who appeared in a trailer for the Road House film, hasn't stepped foot inside the octagon since July 2021. After breaking his leg during the first round of the competition, the Irishman lost against American actor Dustin Poirier after the doctor's stoppage.

Could Conor McGregor fight in Saudi Arabia this year?Kingdom official reveals he has 'asked the UFC if there is a chance' the Irishman can star in the promotion's first ever event in the country

www.dailymail.co.uk, January 19, 2024
McGregor hasn't been in the company since July 2021, when he sustained a serious leg injury in his trilogy fight against Dustin Poirier, effectively ending him from participating for a lengthy period of time. He has since announced that he would return on June 29 to face Michael Chandler, a video announcing his return from New Year's Eve. However, no deal has been signed yet. Chandler has said he has '100 percent confidence' that the bout will happen, but no guarantees will be secured until signatures are inked.

UFC 2024: So far as Conor McGregor is expected to make a spectacular return to the cage against Michael Chandler, this will be the most PPV date, line-up, and complete results so far

www.dailymail.co.uk, January 15, 2024
2024 may be the company's best year in company history, with Conor McGregor, the former two-division champion, returning to the fold. In his long-awaited return to middleweight action, the Irishman revealed that he would meet Michael Chandler. McGregor revealed on his social media that he would face the former lightweight champion in the UFC's International Fight Week card on June 29. Since suffering a broken tibia in his trilogy with Dustin Poirier in 2021, McGregor has been inactive, but he has since returned to training and is back in action, and he's planning to return to the Octagon.

According to UFC commentator Joe Rogan, Conor McGregor should face an unranked opponent on his return and inactivity could haunt the Irish star if he faces a world-class foe

www.dailymail.co.uk, January 12, 2024
On his return to the cage this year, UFC commentator Joe Rogan believes Conor McGregor should face an unranked foe. In December, the Irishman announced that he would face 'Iron Mike' in his long-awaited return to action. Since suffering a fractured tibia in his trilogy fight with Dustin Poirier in 2021, McGregor has been inactive, but he has since returned to training and is preparing for his return to the Octagon.

According to Chael Sonnen, Conor McGregor, the UFC champ, has just one way to defeat Michael Chandler

www.dailymail.co.uk, January 11, 2024
Conor McGregor, according to Chael Sonnen, there is only one way to defeat Michael Chandler. In December, the Irishman revealed that he would face 'Iron Mike' in his long-awaited return to action. McGregor has been inactive since suffering a fractured tibia in his trilogy fight with Dustin Poirier in 2021, but has since returned to work and is planning for a return to the Octagon.