UFC’s ‘BMF’ title returns as Dustin Poirier fights Justin Gaethje for vacant belt
1 year, 7 months ago

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

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Dustin Poirier refuses to retire ‘on a loss’ and names ideal opponents for next UFC fight
5 months ago

Dustin Poirier refuses to retire ‘on a loss’ and names ideal opponents for next UFC fight

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UFC 302 LIVE: Dustin Poirier vs Islam Makhachev fight updates and results as champion retains in final round
6 months, 3 weeks ago

UFC 302 LIVE: Dustin Poirier vs Islam Makhachev fight updates and results as champion retains in final round

The Independent  

✕ Close Conor McGregor announces UFC return Dustin Poirier was denied a fairytale ending to his story in the Octagon on Saturday, as Islam Makhachev submitted the fan favourite to retain the lightweight title at UFC 302. Poirier, 35, was fighting for the title for the third time, having previously suffered submission losses to Khabib Nurmagomedov in 2019 and Charles …

At 35, Dustin Poirier knows time is running out to win UFC lightweight crown
6 months, 3 weeks ago

At 35, Dustin Poirier knows time is running out to win UFC lightweight crown

Associated Press  

JERSEY CITY, N.J. — Dustin Poirier was beaten up so badly in one UFC fight, he suffered a partially torn quadriceps that eventually made his leg swell so much on a flight, he compared the gnarly sight to a swollen, stuffed sausage. “It’s my dream to fight someone like Dustin, a big name in this sport,” Makhachev said. One of …

UFC 302: Conor McGregor makes bold Islam Makhachev vs Dustin Poirier prediction
7 months ago

UFC 302: Conor McGregor makes bold Islam Makhachev vs Dustin Poirier prediction

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UFC 300: Max Holloway faceplants Justin Gaethje with all-time great KO in final second of fight
8 months ago

UFC 300: Max Holloway faceplants Justin Gaethje with all-time great KO in final second of fight

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UFC 300: Max Holloway Delivers Legendary Buzzer Beater Knockout to Clinch BMF Title from Justin Gaethje
8 months, 1 week ago

UFC 300: Max Holloway Delivers Legendary Buzzer Beater Knockout to Clinch BMF Title from Justin Gaethje

News 18  

Max Holloway was at his devastating best as he took on the BMF title holder, Justin Gaethje at UFC 300 for the title. Explore the complete IPL 2024 Schedule, IPL 2024 Points Table and players with the Most Sixes, Most Fours and Most Fifties in IPL 2024 The two fought at the UFC’s landmark 300th live event and Holloway sure …

Islam Makhachev defends title against Dustin Poirier at UFC 302; Conor McGregor returns for UFC 303
8 months, 1 week ago

Islam Makhachev defends title against Dustin Poirier at UFC 302; Conor McGregor returns for UFC 303

The Hindu  

The UFC 300 came to a close with Alex Pereira successfully defending his light heavyweight belt with a first-round knockout win over Jamahal Hill on Sunday. Just after the proceedings of the main event, UFC CEO Dana White announced two mouth-watering main event fights: UFC 302 and 303. Islam Makhachev will defend his lightweight title for the third time against …

Holloway’s last-second KO of Gaethje likely will be lasting memory of UFC 300
8 months, 1 week 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. …

Justin Gaethje explains how he ‘accidentally’ created Max Holloway fight at UFC 300
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Justin Gaethje explains how he ‘accidentally’ created Max Holloway fight at UFC 300

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

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

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UFC 295: Jiri Prochazka reacts to controversial stoppage in loss to Alex Pereira
1 year, 1 month ago

UFC 295: Jiri Prochazka reacts to controversial stoppage in loss to Alex Pereira

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Justin Gaethje knocks out Dustin Poirier in second round to win UFC 291 lightweight bout
1 year, 4 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 HIGHLIGHTS, Poirier vs Gaethje 2: Gaethje knocks Poirier out to clinch BMF title; Pereira wins via split decision
1 year, 4 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, 4 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 …

UFC: Israel Adesanya - profile, stats, form guide, recent results
1 year, 8 months ago

UFC: Israel Adesanya - profile, stats, form guide, recent results

The Hindu  

Current middleweight champion, Israel Adesanya is a force to reckon with in the Ultimate Fighting Championship circuit. Read other UFC stories/results - HERE Nicknamed ‘the Last Stylebender’, Adesanya entered the UFC octagon for the first time in 2018 and took on Rob Wilkinson at UFC 221. The Last Stylebender’s first-ever MMA loss came at UFC 259, where he faced Jan …

UFC 276 results: Israel Adesanya untroubled by Jared Cannonier as title reign continues
2 years, 5 months ago

UFC 276 results: Israel Adesanya untroubled by Jared Cannonier as title reign continues

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UFC 275: Fights to make next as Jiri Prochazka dethrones Glover Teixeira in instant classic
2 years, 6 months ago

UFC 275: Fights to make next as Jiri Prochazka dethrones Glover Teixeira in instant classic

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UFC 274: Five fights to make next as Charles Oliveira sees off Justin Gaethje
2 years, 7 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, 7 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 …

UFC 274: Charles Oliveira stripped of lightweight title after missing weight for Justin Gaethje clash
2 years, 7 months ago

UFC 274: Charles Oliveira stripped of lightweight title after missing weight for Justin Gaethje clash

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Justin Gaethje WILL have next lightweight title shot against Charles Oliveira at UFC 274
2 years, 10 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 ago

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

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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 ago

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

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Conor McGregor reacts to Dustin Poirier’s title fight defeat by Charles Oliveira at UFC 269
3 years ago

Conor McGregor reacts to Dustin Poirier’s title fight defeat by Charles Oliveira at UFC 269

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UFC 269 results as Charles Oliveira retains lightweight title by submitting Dustin Poirier
3 years ago

UFC 269 results as Charles Oliveira retains lightweight title by submitting Dustin Poirier

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UFC 269: Dustin Poirier, Charles Oliveira aim to end memorable year with title – Firstpost
3 years ago

UFC 269: Dustin Poirier, Charles Oliveira aim to end memorable year with title – Firstpost

Firstpost  

Charles Oliveira takes on Poirier on Saturday night in Las Vegas to close the promotion’s final pay-per-view show of a big year for both men. “More people follow you, more sponsors come around, so I took advantage, but I always stay humble and remember where I came from.” Oliveira’s achievements are impressive: He holds the UFC record for the most …

Justin Gaethje reunites with his defeated Michael Chandler in hospital after brutal UFC 268 clash
3 years, 1 month ago

Justin Gaethje reunites with his defeated Michael Chandler in hospital after brutal UFC 268 clash

Daily Mail  

Justin Gaethje reunited with Michael Chandler in hospital after the former beat his opponent in a brutal UFC 268 clash on Saturday night. Justin Gaethje and Michael Chandler were reunited in hospital after their brutal UFC fight Gaethje picked up a decision victory over his rival on Saturday night in New York 'All glory to God,' Gaethje captioned the post. …

Dustin Poirier targets Lightweight title after shock win over Conor McGregor at UFC 257
3 years, 10 months ago

Dustin Poirier targets Lightweight title after shock win over Conor McGregor at UFC 257

The Hindu  

The experts and fans didn’t give him a chance, his opponent’s coach didn’t see him lasting long, and the betting odds were truly against him before Dustin Poirier began trading blows with Conor McGregor in the UFC octagon. Speaking to McGregor after the fight, he said he took his coach’s word seriously when he was told the scars of their …

Big Upset! Dustin Poirier Knocks Out Conor McGregor at UFC 257
3 years, 11 months ago

Big Upset! Dustin Poirier Knocks Out Conor McGregor at UFC 257

News 18  

Dustin Poirier knocked out Conor McGregor in the second round of their lightweight bout at UFC 257 in Abu Dhabi on Sunday to register revenge over the Irish superstar. American Poirier staggered McGregor with an overhand left and then dropped him to the canvas with a straight right before referee Herb Dean waved it off at 2min 32sec of the …

UFC 257: Felder excited to call Poirier vs McGregor 2, find possible Khabib challenger - Sports News
3 years, 11 months ago

UFC 257: Felder excited to call Poirier vs McGregor 2, find possible Khabib challenger - Sports News

The Hindu  

Former two-division champion Conor McGregor will return to the Octagon after more than a year when he takes on Dustin Poirier at UFC 257 in the Fight Island on Sunday, and fellow lightweight contender Paul Felder is looking forward to calling the fight. And now, six years later, the two fighters are gearing up for the rematch with lots at …

Conor McGregor Agrees to Return to UFC Return vs Dustin Poirier on January 23
4 years, 1 month ago

Conor McGregor Agrees to Return to UFC Return vs Dustin Poirier on January 23

News 18  

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 …

UFC 254: Gaethje compares Fight Island clash with Khabib to Chess game
4 years, 2 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 …

Undefeated Lightweight Champion Khabib Nurmagomedov Agrees UFC Return on October 24
4 years, 4 months ago

Undefeated Lightweight Champion Khabib Nurmagomedov Agrees UFC Return on October 24

News 18  

Undefeated UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov has agreed to face interim champ Justin Gaethje on Oct. 24. UFC President Dana White announced Nurmagomedov’s return to mixed martial arts Tuesday. Nurmagomedov holds the longest active unbeaten streak in MMA, and he became the UFC’s lightweight champion in April 2018 by defeating Al Iaquinta for the vacant belt. White has previously suggested …

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