Dustin Poirier News
Michael Chandler hunting for a finish against Dustin Poirier at UFC 281: "He's not a crazy hard puzzle to solve"
Josh Evanoff - November 8, 2022
UFC lightweight contender Michael Chandler is hunting for a finish this weekend. ‘Iron’ has been out of action since his knockout victory over Tony Ferguson in May. The win was an important one for the former Bellator champion, as it snapped a two-fight losing streak. Chandler was previously defeated by Charles Oliveira and Justin Gaethje.
Dan Hooker previews UFC 281 lightweight clash between Michael Chandler and Dustin Poirier: "Chandler has a disregard for his own personal safety"
Josh Evanoff - November 7, 2022
Dan Hooker believes Michael Chandler and Dustin Poirier are going to put on a show at UFC 281. The UFC’s lightweight division is in a state of flux. Last month, Islam Makhachev became the 155-pound champion, ending Charles Oliveira’s reign with a second-round submission. Following that win, the Russian called for a clash with Alexander Volkanovski next.
Dustin Poirier explains what he plans to prove to his family by defeating Michael Chandler at UFC 281
Harry Kettle - November 7, 2022
Dustin Poirier has revealed what he sets out to prove by beating Michael Chandler at UFC 281 this weekend. On Saturday night at Madison Square Garden, Dustin Poirier and Michael Chandler will collide. It’s a clash that, in many ways, has been building for a few years now.
Beneil Dariush decides against waiting for UFC title shot, calls for bouts with Dustin Poirier, Michael Chandler, Rafael Fiziev, and Charles Oliveira: "I just want to fight"
Josh Evanoff - November 1, 2022
UFC lightweight contender Beneil Dariush is just ready to be active. The Iranian fighter is fresh off his clash with Mateusz Gamrot at UFC 280 last month. The fight was an important one for Dariush, as he hadn’t competed since his win over Tony Ferguson last May. Despite the time away, he didn’t miss a beat.
Henry Cejudo takes issue with Dustin Poirier being added to the men’s pound-for-pound rankings: “There is no way you can put guys that have been knocked out and submitted”
Harry Kettle - October 5, 2022
Henry Cejudo has taken exception to Dustin Poirier featuring in the UFC’s pound for pound rankings. While he may not currently be an active member of the roster, the fact that Henry Cejudo is back in the USADA testing pool indicates that he’ll be ready to return to action sooner rather than later. Even if he wasn’t, though, the man known as ‘Triple C’ is still able to offer a fascinating insight on mixed martial arts, as he’s been doing ever since he retired.
Dustin Poirier reveals how close he came to fighting Nate Diaz at UFC 279: "Everything was good to go"
Josh Evanoff - September 30, 2022
UFC lightweight contender Dustin Poirier was very close to fighting Nate Diaz earlier this month. The Stockton native headlined UFC 279 earlier this month on pay-per-view. However, Diaz didn’t get the opponent he originally signed up for. The fan-favorite was first set to face Khamzat Chimaev in the main event.
Dustin Poirier "would love" to retire in the UFC but admits "I'm a prizefighter and the prize has to be right"
Cole Shelton - September 29, 2022
Dustin Poirier has been in the UFC since 2011 and he hopes he can retire with the promotion but isn’t ruling anything out. In the past few years, free agency in MMA has been much bigger with marquee free agents like Michael Chandler leaving Bellator to sign with the UFC while Eddie Alvarez departed the UFC to sign with ONE Championship, and Cris Cyborg left the UFC to sign with Bellator among others. To only add to that, Nate Diaz has now become a free agent and Poirier admits he will be paying close attention to how that plays out and what Diaz gets.
Dustin Poirier reveals he hoped for five-rounds against Michael Chandler at UFC 281: "The better fighter usually wins in the distance"
Josh Evanoff - September 27, 2022
Former UFC interim lightweight champion Dustin Poirier wanted his UFC 281 return to be five rounds. ‘The Diamond’ has been out of action since his clash with Charles Oliveira last December. In the lightweight title bout, Poirier lost by third-round submission. The defeat snapped a three-fight winning streak which comprised of wins over Conor McGregor and Dan Hooker.
Michael Chandler believes he will earn title shot with win over Dustin Poirier: "I'm the next guy in line"
Josh Evanoff - September 14, 2022
UFC lightweight Michael Chandler believes he’s on the path to a title shot. ‘Iron’ has been out of action since his fight with Tony Ferguson in May. In that outing, Chandler had to rally back from a first-round knockdown to secure the win. In the second frame, he landed a massive head kick to finish ‘El Cucuy’.
Dustin Poirier reveals the UFC called him to step in against Nate Diaz and he accepted
Josh Evanoff - September 9, 2022
With the main event of UFC 279 uncertain, Dustin Poirier is willing to step in. This Saturday night, fans were supposed to see Khamzat Chimaev vs. Nate Diaz at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. The bout was supposed to be a rare non-title pay-per-view headliner. However, that will no longer be happening.
Michael Chandler reacts after fight with Dustin Poirier is made official for UFC 281
Harry Kettle - September 8, 2022
Michael Chandler has given his thoughts on his fight with Dustin Poirier being officially confirmed by the UFC. After a great deal of speculation in recent months, it’s finally been confirmed that Michael Chandler will battle Dustin Poirier at UFC 281. The pair will collide in a lightweight showdown with the contest going down at Madison Square Garden, offering both men a big opportunity to make a statement in the world’s most famous arena.
Dustin Poirier vs. Michael Chandler official for UFC 281
Cole Shelton - September 7, 2022
Dustin Poirier vs. Michael Chandler has been made official. For months, Poirier and Chandler have been going back and forth with one another hoping a fight would happen. They were linked to facing one another at UFC 281 and now according to UFC Chief Business Officer Hunter Campbell – who told ESPN – the bout has been made official for the November pay-per-view card. The fight will also only be three rounds.
Michael Chandler opens as betting underdog against Dustin Poirier in slated UFC 281 matchup
Harry Kettle - August 5, 2022
Michael Chandler has opened as the betting underdog in his proposed UFC 281 showdown against Dustin Poirier. For many months now we’ve heard talk of Michael Chandler and Dustin Poirier potentially squaring off following their many interactions with one another across interviews, social media and in person. Recently, word came through that a lightweight tussle between them was actually being targeted for UFC 281, which is set to take place at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
Dustin Poirier vs. Michael Chandler targeted for UFC 281
Cole Shelton - August 3, 2022
Dustin Poirier and Michael Chandler will finally be fighting. Ever since Chandler signed with the UFC, the two have been linked to fighting one another. Now, according to Ariel Helwani, the promotion is targeting Poirier vs. Chandler to take place at UFC 281 on November 12 in Madison Square Garden in New York. The deal has not been signed but is trending in the right direction, Poirier’s team wants the contest to be five-rounds according to reports.
Michael Chandler expects Dustin Poirier fight announcement to come soon, anticipates ill-will to play a factor: “It’s gonna make it that much easier to knock him out”
Cole Shelton - July 25, 2022
Michael Chandler believes the next time he makes the walk to the Octagon, Dustin Poirier will be staring across him. Chandler and Poirier have been linked to a fight ever since the former Bellator lightweight champion signed with the UFC. However, it hasn’t come to fruition yet, but at UFC 276, the two had a verbal altercation and Chandler believes that fight makes sense to make.
Dustin Poirier seemingly shuts down reports that he's fighting Beneil Dariush next
Cole Shelton - July 18, 2022
Dustin Poirier says it is fake news that he is fighting Beneil Dariush his next time out. After the UFC booked Charles Oliveira vs. Islam Makhachev for the lightweight title, it was uncertain who Dariush would fight next given he was booked to face Makhachev earlier this year before he suffered an injury. Dariush’s manager, Ali Abdelaziz then revealed the UFC was working on a matchup between him and Poirier.
Jiri Prochazka says Dustin Poirier started Michael Chandler scuffle, jokes he "saved them" by separating them
Cole Shelton - July 5, 2022
Jiri Prochazka has given some detail about the verbal altercation between Dustin Poirier and Michael Chandler. At UFC 276, a video emerged of Poirier and Chandler yelling at each other and needing to be separated. Given the full conversation can not be heard, it was uncertain how it came together or what they were arguing over. Now, however, Prochazka who was right by the two of them did an interview and talked about how the scuffle came together.
Chael Sonnen reacts to Dustin Poirier - Michael Chandler altercation at UFC 276: “That is not the Poirier that we know”
Harry Kettle - July 5, 2022
MMA analyst Chael Sonnen has given his thoughts on the altercation between Dustin Poirier and Michael Chandler over the weekend. Last Saturday night at UFC 276 in Las Vegas, fans got a bit more than they bargained for in the crowd as Dustin Poirier and Michael Chandler got into an altercation during the broadcast. Gilbert Burns, of all people, was on hand to record the interaction, with many being surprised as to how frustrated Poirier seemed to be.