UFC Fight Night Gaethje vs. Poirier preview: Top lightweight contenders meet in potential title eliminator
6 years, 11 months ago

UFC Fight Night Gaethje vs. Poirier preview: Top lightweight contenders meet in potential title eliminator

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Sign up to our free sport newsletter for all the latest news on everything from cycling to boxing Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Nipping at Poirier’s heels, Justin Gaethje sits right below him in the rankings and plans on mowing the fifth ranked Poirier down in order to take his spot. Usually very similar to Gaethje in his approach, Poirier likes to fight in a phone box and pour pressure on his opponent with fast boxing combinations and top game wrestling. open image in gallery Dustin Poirier likes to fight in a phone box Still many months off his 30th birthday, Poirier has the mind of a veteran and the physicality of a prospect. Watch UFC Fight Night: Gaethje vs. Poirier live on BT Sport 2 from 11pm BST on Saturday, April 14, or catch the Early Prelims exclusively on UFC Fight Pass from 8:30pm BST

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Justin Gaethje to fight Rafael Fiziev after other UFC stars ‘said no’ in wake of Dan Hooker injury
1 month ago

Justin Gaethje to fight Rafael Fiziev after other UFC stars ‘said no’ in wake of Dan Hooker injury

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Justin Gaethje provides update on UFC return after knockout by Max Holloway
11 months ago

Justin Gaethje provides update on UFC return after knockout by Max Holloway

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Holloway’s last-second KO of Gaethje likely will be lasting memory of UFC 300
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Holloway’s last-second KO of Gaethje likely will be lasting memory of UFC 300

Associated Press  

LAS VEGAS — Alex Pereira left no doubt he was the true light heavyweight champion in the main event, knocking out Jamahal Hill 3:14 of the first round Saturday night. But the lasting image of UFC 300, one that likely will resonate for years to come, was Max Holloway’s last-second knockout of Justin Gaethje for the ceremonial BMF title belt. …

UFC 300: Justin Gaethje frank on Islam Makhachev fight as ‘traumatic life event’ looms
11 months, 2 weeks ago

UFC 300: Justin Gaethje frank on Islam Makhachev fight as ‘traumatic life event’ looms

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Justin Gaethe vs Max Holloway official as ‘BMF’ title returns at UFC 300
1 year, 2 months ago

Justin Gaethe vs Max Holloway official as ‘BMF’ title returns at UFC 300

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Dana White offers update on Conor McGregor opponent amid Justin Gaethje feud
1 year, 7 months ago

Dana White offers update on Conor McGregor opponent amid Justin Gaethje feud

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Justin Gaethje knocks out Dustin Poirier in second round to win UFC 291 lightweight bout
1 year, 7 months ago

Justin Gaethje knocks out Dustin Poirier in second round to win UFC 291 lightweight bout

The Hindu  

Justin Gaethje knocked out Dustin Poirier with a head kick one minute into the second round to win the main event lightweight bout at UFC 291 on Saturday night. UFC 291 HIGHLIGHTS It was Gaethje’s 20th win by knockout or TKO and his seventh victory in his last nine fights. Alex Pereira defeated Jan Blachowicz by split decision in a …

UFC 291: Justin Gaethje stuns Dustin Poirier with brutal head-kick knockout
1 year, 7 months ago

UFC 291: Justin Gaethje stuns Dustin Poirier with brutal head-kick knockout

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UFC 291 HIGHLIGHTS, Poirier vs Gaethje 2: Gaethje knocks Poirier out to clinch BMF title; Pereira wins via split decision
1 year, 7 months ago

UFC 291 HIGHLIGHTS, Poirier vs Gaethje 2: Gaethje knocks Poirier out to clinch BMF title; Pereira wins via split decision

The Hindu  

July 30, 2023 08:03 Lightweight bout: Bobby Green vs Tony Ferguson With 45 matches under his belt, Bobby Green is third on the list of most fights by an active fighter and he will take on compatriot Tony Ferguson in the lightweight division. Ferguson makes his way into the octagon next, not as nearly as pumped but the former interim …

UFC: What happened when Poirier last faced Gaethje?
1 year, 8 months ago

UFC: What happened when Poirier last faced Gaethje?

The Hindu  

Dustin Poirier will collide head-on with Justin Gaethje in the Ultimate Fighting Championship 291 for the BMF title at the Delta Center in Utah on Sunday. FOLLOW UFC 291 LIVE Poirier got the better of his compatriot as he knocked Gaethje out in the 33rd second of the fourth round via punches, which would later go on to become the …

Justin Gaethje knocks out Dustin Poirier with head kick in UFC 291 title fight
1 year, 8 months ago

Justin Gaethje knocks out Dustin Poirier with head kick in UFC 291 title fight

LA Times  

Justin Gaethje knocked out Dustin Poirier with a head kick one minute into the second round to win the main event lightweight bout at UFC 291 on Saturday night. Alex Pereira defeated Jan Blachowicz by split decision in a light heavyweight bout billed as the co-main event for his eighth win in his last nine fights. Pereira, ranked second as …

UFC 291 LIVE streaming info: Preview, stats, when and where to watch Poirier vs Gaethje fight?
1 year, 8 months ago

UFC 291 LIVE streaming info: Preview, stats, when and where to watch Poirier vs Gaethje fight?

The Hindu  

PREVIEW Dustin Poirier said early this week that if Saturday’s headline bout at UFC 291 goes the five-round distance, both fighters might wind up in the hospital. It’s unusual for a pay-per-view UFC card not to have a championship bout, and UFC 290 three weeks ago in Las Vegas had two. UFC 291: Full Card Main Card Lightweight title fight: …

Conor McGregor vs Michael Chandler will be ‘over in two rounds’, says Dustin Poirier
1 year, 10 months ago

Conor McGregor vs Michael Chandler will be ‘over in two rounds’, says Dustin Poirier

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UFC’s ‘BMF’ title returns as Dustin Poirier fights Justin Gaethje for vacant belt
1 year, 10 months ago

UFC’s ‘BMF’ title returns as Dustin Poirier fights Justin Gaethje for vacant belt

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UFC 274: Five fights to make next as Charles Oliveira sees off Justin Gaethje
2 years, 10 months ago

UFC 274: Five fights to make next as Charles Oliveira sees off Justin Gaethje

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UFC 274 LIVE results: Charles Oliveira vs Justin Gaethje stream and latest updates tonight
2 years, 10 months ago

UFC 274 LIVE results: Charles Oliveira vs Justin Gaethje stream and latest updates tonight

The Independent  

Charles Oliveira beat Justin Gaethje via first-round submission Charles Oliveira submitted Justin Gaethje in the first round of the UFC 274 main event on Saturday, as the Brazilian took the first step on what he hopes will be his road back to the lightweight title. The American came close at the Footprint Center in Phoenix, knocking down Oliveira twice in …

Charles Oliveira vs Justin Gaethje - UFC 274 RESULTS
2 years, 10 months ago

Charles Oliveira vs Justin Gaethje - UFC 274 RESULTS

Daily Mail  

Charles Oliveira rose from the octagon floor to submit Justin Gaethje with an incredible first-round finish at UFC 294. Charles Oliveira submitted Justin Gaethje in the first round of their clash in the main event of UFC 274 The Brazilian had picked himself up from the canvas after being knocked down more than once early in the fight Oliveira landed …

Justin Gaethje has become UFC most dependable star ahead of Charles Oliveira title clash at UFC 274
2 years, 10 months ago

Justin Gaethje has become UFC most dependable star ahead of Charles Oliveira title clash at UFC 274

Daily Mail  

Justin Gaethje has stepped into the UFC's octagon nine times and banked a $50,000 performance bonus in eight of them. Gaethje has the ability to make his opponents' life miserable as he did with Tony Ferguson Charles Oliveira insists he is better than opponent Justin Gaethje in every department 'That feeling is special. The former lightweight title contender put Michael …

Justin Gaethje WILL have next lightweight title shot against Charles Oliveira at UFC 274
3 years, 2 months ago

Justin Gaethje WILL have next lightweight title shot against Charles Oliveira at UFC 274

Daily Mail  

Justin Gaethje will take on UFC lightweight champion Charles Oliveira on May 7 for the title. Charles Oliveira will take on Justin Gaethje, having defeated Dustin Poirier last year Gaethje said he would riot if he was not given a title shot after beating Michael Chandler Meanwhile, Oliveira had talked up a lucrative bout with McGregor but has accepted that …

UFC lightweight champion Charles Oliveira ‘waiting for Conor McGregor in May’
3 years, 3 months ago

UFC lightweight champion Charles Oliveira ‘waiting for Conor McGregor in May’

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Dustin Poirier agrees to January fight with Nate Diaz just days after failing to win UFC lightweight title
3 years, 3 months ago

Dustin Poirier agrees to January fight with Nate Diaz just days after failing to win UFC lightweight title

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UFC 269: Five fights to make after Dustin Poirier falls at final hurdle and Julianna Pena stuns Amanda Nunes
3 years, 3 months ago

UFC 269: Five fights to make after Dustin Poirier falls at final hurdle and Julianna Pena stuns Amanda Nunes

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‘This is 25 minutes until eternity’: Dustin Poirier opens up on UFC 269 title shot against Charles Oliveira
3 years, 3 months ago

‘This is 25 minutes until eternity’: Dustin Poirier opens up on UFC 269 title shot against Charles Oliveira

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Max Holloway vs Yair Rodriguez UK time: When does UFC Fight Night start tonight?
3 years, 4 months ago

Max Holloway vs Yair Rodriguez UK time: When does UFC Fight Night start tonight?

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Khabib Nurmagomedov reacts to Justin Gaethje’s calls for shot at UFC lightweight title
3 years, 4 months ago

Khabib Nurmagomedov reacts to Justin Gaethje’s calls for shot at UFC lightweight title

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UFC 268: Five fights to make next as Kamaru Usman, Rose Namajunas and Justin Gaethje triumph
3 years, 4 months ago

UFC 268: Five fights to make next as Kamaru Usman, Rose Namajunas and Justin Gaethje triumph

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McGregor vs Poirier LIVE updates: Highlights, who won and latest results as UFC 264 fight ended over injury
3 years, 8 months ago

McGregor vs Poirier LIVE updates: Highlights, who won and latest results as UFC 264 fight ended over injury

The Independent  

✕ Close Five of Conor McGregor's best UFC fights Conor McGregor and Dustin Poirier failed to settle their rivalry tonight after a dramatic clash in the main event of UFC 264. The latest bout marked their third meeting, with McGregor having knocked out Poirier in the first round when they fought at featherweight in 2014, before the American exacted his …

UFC 262: Mike Grundy vs Lando Vannata added to Michael Chandler vs Charles Oliveira undercard
3 years, 11 months ago

UFC 262: Mike Grundy vs Lando Vannata added to Michael Chandler vs Charles Oliveira undercard

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UFC: Justin Gaethje 'set to take on Michael Chandler' in lightweight showdown
4 years ago

UFC: Justin Gaethje 'set to take on Michael Chandler' in lightweight showdown

Daily Mail  

Justin Gaethje is set to fight Michael Chandler in his first fight back since defeat in the title showdown against Khabib Nurmagomedov last year. Michael Chandler is set to face Justin Gaethje and the winner is in line for a title shot Khabib Nurmagomedov submitted Gaethje before emotionally retiring from the sport According to ESPN, he is in line to …

UFC fights to make after Conor McGregor’s knockout loss to Dustin Poirier
4 years, 2 months ago

UFC fights to make after Conor McGregor’s knockout loss to Dustin Poirier

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McGregor vs Poirier weigh-in results: Main event and co-main event official for UFC 257
4 years, 2 months ago

McGregor vs Poirier weigh-in results: Main event and co-main event official for UFC 257

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UFC 257: Poirier vs McGregor 2 at Fight Island - Live streaming details, timings in IST, telecast in India
4 years, 2 months ago

UFC 257: Poirier vs McGregor 2 at Fight Island - Live streaming details, timings in IST, telecast in India

The Hindu  

Two of the most exciting athletes will finally have their rematch as No. 2-ranked lightweight and former interim champion Dustin Poirier faces former featherweight and lightweight champion Conor McGregor at UFC 257. 6 contender Dan Hooker looks to spoil the highly anticipated debut of Michael Chandler at the Fight Island in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, on Sunday. A bout …

UFC 257: Poirier vs McGregor 2 - Form Guide, head-to-head and main card at Fight Island
4 years, 2 months ago

UFC 257: Poirier vs McGregor 2 - Form Guide, head-to-head and main card at Fight Island

The Hindu  

UFC 257: Poirier vs McGregor 2 is the first major UFC pay-per-view of 2021, scheduled to be held on January 24, Sunday, at Fight Island in the UAE. This raises the stakes for the likes of Poirier, McGregor, Dan Hooker and Michael Chandler, who will all be featuring in UFC 257, and Charles Oliveira, who beat Tony Ferguson in December …

McGregor to face Poirier in Abu Dhabi on Jan 23
4 years, 3 months ago

McGregor to face Poirier in Abu Dhabi on Jan 23

The Hindu  

Conor McGregor's non-title lightweight fight against Dustin Poirier will headline UFC 257 at Yas Island, Abu Dhabi on Jan. 23. McGregor, 32, has held UFC titles in the featherweight and lightweight divisions but has been at odds with the promotion since a TKO win over Donald Cerrone in UFC 246 on Jan. 18. McGregor defeated Poirier in a first-round TKO …

Conor McGregor agrees to UFC return vs Poirier on Jan. 23
4 years, 4 months ago

Conor McGregor agrees to UFC return vs Poirier on Jan. 23

Associated Press  

Conor McGregor has agreed to return to the UFC for a rematch with Dustin Poirier on Jan. 23 at UFC 257. UFC President Dana White confirmed to The Associated Press on Thursday that McGregor has ended his latest retirement from mixed martial arts by signing an agreement for a 155-pound fight with Poirier. McGregor has fought in the UFC cage …

With Khabib Nurmagomedov retired, Conor McGregor can conquer UFC's lightweight division again
4 years, 4 months ago

With Khabib Nurmagomedov retired, Conor McGregor can conquer UFC's lightweight division again

Daily Mail  

If Khabib Nurmagomedov remains retired, a win over Dustin Poirier at UFC 257 on January 23 could see former double champion Conor McGregor poised to reclaim the lightweight belt. Conor McGregor celebrates his comeback win over Donald Cerrone in Las Vegas in January LESSONS LEARNED The Irishman's commitment to the Nurmagomedov bout was questioned when he drank whiskey at the …

Khabib vs Gaethje result: Champion submits American in second round to retain lightweight title at UFC 254
4 years, 5 months ago

Khabib vs Gaethje result: Champion submits American in second round to retain lightweight title at UFC 254

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UFC 254 - main card preview: Who is fighting before Khabib Nurmagomedov vs Justin Gaethje
4 years, 5 months ago

UFC 254 - main card preview: Who is fighting before Khabib Nurmagomedov vs Justin Gaethje

Daily Mail  

UFC 254 is the most eagerly anticipated MMA event of the year with Khabib Nurmagomedov topping the bill against Justin Gaethje. Robert Whittaker is looking for back-to-back wins after the victory over Darren Till Robert Whittaker vs Jarod Cannonier Middleweight 'Bobby Knuckles' is on a mission to retain his middleweight title that was classily taken from him in a huge …

UFC 254: Expect Khabib Nurmagomedov to grind down, make Justin Gaethje tap out
4 years, 5 months ago

UFC 254: Expect Khabib Nurmagomedov to grind down, make Justin Gaethje tap out

Firstpost  

If Nurmagomedov, the undefeated UFC lightweight champion, can get Gaethje on the ground and keep him there, ‘The Eagle’ should get his hand raised at the end of the night. Gaethje has publicly declared all he needs to do is hit Nurmagomedov eight times before ‘The Eagle’ is compromised. If Gaethje is to have any chance against Nurmagomedov, he needs …

UFC 254: Gaethje compares Fight Island clash with Khabib to Chess game
4 years, 5 months ago

UFC 254: Gaethje compares Fight Island clash with Khabib to Chess game

The Hindu  

Interim UFC Lightweight Champion Justin Gaethje isn't bothered about the underdog tag placed on him ahead of his unification bout with undefeated titleholder Khabib Nurmagomedov at UFC 254 in Abu Dhabi, UAE, in less than three weeks. Gaethje claimed that the win over Ferguson five months ago heavily boosted his confidence, thereby improving his chances at Fight Island. That encounter …

Conor McGregor coach John Kavanagh laments clash with Justin Gaethje falling through
4 years, 8 months ago

Conor McGregor coach John Kavanagh laments clash with Justin Gaethje falling through

Daily Mail  

Conor McGregor's coach John Kavanagh has revealed how close the 'Notorious' came to fighting Justin Gaethje. Conor McGregor came close to agreeing a fight with Justin Gaethje before he retired again Gaethje beat Tony Ferguson in style to force a title shot against Khabib Nurmagomedov 'It was close to being done. McGregor and Gaethje almost agreed a deal to fight …

UFC 249 results: Justin Gaethje beats Tony Ferguson on new-look night of fists and face masks
4 years, 10 months ago

UFC 249 results: Justin Gaethje beats Tony Ferguson on new-look night of fists and face masks

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Gaethje upsets Ferguson to win UFC interim lightweight title
4 years, 10 months ago

Gaethje upsets Ferguson to win UFC interim lightweight title

The Hindu  

Justin Gaethje put on a striking masterclass to score a surprise knockout victory over Tony Ferguson and win the interim lightweight title at UFC 249, which took place at the VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena in Jacksonville, Florida on Saturday. Such was the silence that Luque was able to hear the commentators, and heavyweight Greg Hardy said he was able to …

UFC 249: Ferguson vs Gaethje can alter course of lightweight division
4 years, 10 months ago

UFC 249: Ferguson vs Gaethje can alter course of lightweight division

The Hindu  

When opportunity knocks in UFC you had better be ready to answer and Justin Gaethje has one hell of a chance to shake up a stacked lightweight division against Tony Ferguson on Saturday. UFC president Dana White confirmed last month UFC 249 will go ahead without fans on May 9 at the VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena in Jacksonville, Florida, with …

Staging UFC fights amid COVID-19 pandemic is irresponsible
4 years, 11 months ago

Staging UFC fights amid COVID-19 pandemic is irresponsible

LA Times  

Tony Ferguson, right, punches Donald Cerrone during their lightweight mixed martial arts bout at UFC 238 in Chicago on June 8, 2019. The defiance that UFC President Dana White showed this week when announcing Tony Ferguson would fight Justin Gaethje on April 18 was founded in the same us-against-the-world spirit that fueled the rise of what was once a fringe …

UFC 242 results: Khabib Nurmagomedov submits Dustin Poirier to retain lightweight title in Abu Dhabi
5 years, 6 months ago

UFC 242 results: Khabib Nurmagomedov submits Dustin Poirier to retain lightweight title in Abu Dhabi

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UFC news: Conor McGregor will not attend Khabib Nurmagomedov and Dustin Poirier title fight
5 years, 6 months ago

UFC news: Conor McGregor will not attend Khabib Nurmagomedov and Dustin Poirier title fight

Daily Mail  

Conor McGregor will not travel to Abu Dhabi to watch longtime rival Khabib Nurmagomedov fight Dustin Poirier in a lightweight title defence. It will be Khabib's first fight since beating McGregor with a rear naked choke in Las Vegas last October. That fight ended acrimoniously after Khabib jumped over the octagon walls during his clash with McGregor, with a brawl …

UFC: Gaethje wants to knock out McGregor in Ireland
5 years, 11 months ago

UFC: Gaethje wants to knock out McGregor in Ireland

The Hindu  

Justin Gaethje said he wants to knock out Conor McGregor in Ireland and help the UFC star into retirement. With McGregor set to return to the octagon, Gaethje wants to face the former two-division champion in his homeland. "I want to fight him and I want to fight him in Ireland," Gaethje told TMZ Sports. But a bout with Gaethje …

Dustin Poirier beats Anthony Pettis at UFC Norfolk
7 years, 4 months ago

Dustin Poirier beats Anthony Pettis at UFC Norfolk

Daily Mail  

Dustin Poirier called for a showdown with the winner of the upcoming lightweight contest between Eddie Alvarez and Justin Gaethje following his win over former champion Anthony Pettis in the main event of UFC Norfolk on Saturday night. Dustin Poirier celebrates his victory over Anthony Pettis at UFC Norfolk on Saturday night Pettis was floored after appearing to suffer a …

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