Dustin Poirier News
Michael Bisping reacts after Dustin Poirier accepts challenge from Colby Covington: “I don’t know if it’s the smartest move”
Harry Kettle - May 21, 2022
MMA analyst Michael Bisping isn’t so sure Dustin Poirier accepting Colby Covington’s challenge is a good idea. When Colby Covington called Dustin Poirier out after his win over Jorge Masvidal in March, Poirier was quick to shoot down the idea. He noted that he didn’t want to give Covington the satisfaction of facing him and earning money from the inevitable trash talk that would ensue.
Chael Sonnen doesn't like the idea of Dustin Poirier fighting 'the best guy in the world that isn't named Kamaru Usman'
Susan Cox - May 20, 2022
Chael Sonnen is sharing his thoughts on a Dustin Poirier vs Colby Covington fight. Dustin Poirier, (28-7 MMA), a former interim UFC lightweight champion, last fought in December 2021 at UFC 269 where he was defeated by Charles Oliveira (33-8 MMA).
Dustin Poirier reveals coach Mike Brown warned him against taking a fight with Colby Covington: “I don’t know if you want to put your wife and daughter through that”
Harry Kettle - May 19, 2022
Dustin Poirier has admitted that coach Mike Brown warned him against taking a fight with rival Colby Covington. Just a few days ago, Dustin Poirier seemingly accepted Colby Covington’s challenge to face him later this summer in a UFC welterweight showdown. It came a couple of months after Covington called Poirier out in the wake of defeating another member of American Top Team, and one of his former friends, Jorge Masvidal.
Daniel Cormier shocked by Dustin Poirier agreeing to fight Colby Covington; "Dude is an absolute fighter"
Josh Evanoff - May 18, 2022
Former dual-weight UFC champion Daniel Cormier is surprised that Dustin Poirier is agreeing to fight Colby Covington. Following his victory over Jorge Masvidal at UFC 272, Covington called out Poirier. The two have a history as former training partners and friends, but it would be hard to tell. During his callout, ‘Chaos’ took aim at Poirier’s wife and child.
Dustin Poirier reveals he was offered a fight against Colby Covington: "It's not a fight I'm going to take any damage in"
Cole Shelton - May 16, 2022
Dustin Poirier may very well be fighting Colby Covington next. After Covington beat Jorge Masvidal at UFC 272 he called out Poirier, yet ‘The Diamond’ showed no interest in it. He said he didn’t want to allow Covington to make any money by fighting him. Now, however, it appears he has an interest in the bout as he tweeted at ‘Chaos’ saying he accepts the challenge.
Michael Chandler fires back at Dustin Poirier over ‘Chindler’ comment after Michael Johnson KO’s Alan Patrick at UFC Vegas 54
Fernando Quiles Jr. - May 15, 2022
Michael Chandler wasn’t about to let Dustin Poirier off the hook. At UFC Vegas 54, Michael Johnson went one-on-one with Alan Patrick. This was a crucial fight for Johnson as he was on a four-fight skid and another defeat could’ve very well led to walking papers.
Dustin Poirier accepts challenge from Colby Covington
Chris Taylor - May 13, 2022
Dustin Poirier has accepted the challenge laid out by former teammate Colby Covington at UFC 272. Covington had called out Poirier following his unanimous decision victory over Jorge Masvidal at March’s pay-per-view event in Las Vegas.
Dustin Poirier reacts after Nate Diaz urinates on UFC property: “A real man would’ve s**t there”
Susan Cox - May 13, 2022
Dustin Poirier has weighed in after Nate Diaz urinated on UFC property. It was just yesterday that Nate Diaz showed his disappointment and frustration with the UFC by pissing outside the UFC Performance Institute, taking a picture and posting commentary to ‘Twitter’.
Tony Ferguson responds after Dustin Poirier claims he’s “better than these guys” following UFC 274
Harry Kettle - May 10, 2022
UFC lightweight Tony Ferguson has hit back at Dustin Poirier after he claimed he was ‘better’ than the 155ers on display at UFC 274. Last Saturday night at UFC 274, Tony Ferguson fell to a devastating knockout defeat at the hands of Michael Chandler. While he was able to have some success in the first round, it’s the kind of loss that had many wondering whether or not he should consider walking away from mixed martial arts – at least for the time being.
Tony Ferguson rips Dustin Poirier for saying he wants to fight him: "He's full of s**t"
Cole Shelton - May 5, 2022
Tony Ferguson doesn’t think Dustin Poirier actually wants to fight him. With Ferguson fighting Michael Chandler at UFC 274, Poirier said on social media it’s likely he will face the winner. If that is the case, it would be a phenomenal fight and a highly-anticipated bout between two all-action fighters, yet, ‘El Cucuy’ says Poirier is full of s**t and wouldn’t fight him.
Gilbert Burns is willing to welcome Dustin Poirier to the UFC welterweight division
Harry Kettle - April 25, 2022
UFC welterweight Gilbert Burns has suggested a showdown with Dustin Poirier to welcome him to the division. At this moment in time, there are very few fighters as beloved in mixed martial arts as Gilbert Burns. His last outing against Khamzat Chimaev at UFC 273 won over a lot of folks with the masses being impressed by his ability to not only test Chimaev, but to almost get the win.
UFC Rankings Update: Dustin Poirier leapfrogs Jon Jones on P4P list
Susan Cox - April 19, 2022
In the latest update of the UFC rankings Dustin Poirier has overtaken former light heavyweight champion Jon Jones on the pound-for-pound list. Poirier (28-7 MMA), last fought at UFC 269 in December 2021 against Charles Oliveira (32-8 MMA) in the lightweight main event. It was Oliveira who beat ‘The Diamond’ during that match-up. However, prior to that loss Poirier met and defeated Conor McGregor (22-6 MMA) twice during 2021.
Dustin Poirier says he hasn't heard from the UFC in months but believes they are waiting to book the fourth Conor McGregor fight
Cole Shelton - April 13, 2022
Dustin Poirier believes the UFC is waiting for Conor McGregor to get healthy so they can book the fourth fight between them. Since Poirier suffered a submission loss to Charles Oliveira at UFC 269 for the lightweight title, he has called out Nate Diaz for a fight. Both men showed interest in the bout and many fans had hoped the UFC would make it. Yet, it hasn’t come to fruition yet, and according to ‘The Diamond’ he says he hasn’t heard from the promotion in months.
Fighters react after Nate Diaz requests to be released by the UFC
Fernando Quiles Jr. - March 27, 2022
Nate Diaz has asked for his release from the UFC and fellow fighters have taken notice. Diaz has always been known to beat to his own drum. The Stockton native has only taken fights that he feels make sense for him. He has expressed frustration with the UFC throughout his run and things haven’t gotten better.
Colby Covington says Dustin Poirier must fight him in order to keep his dignity: “Why is he trying to pick on the guy in the corner that has a lisp?”
Harry Kettle - March 17, 2022
UFC welterweight Colby Covington has explained why Dustin Poirier needs to accept a fight against him instead of pursuing Nate Diaz. Back at UFC 272, Colby Covington saw off the challenge of Jorge Masvidal with a decision win over his former friend and training partner. Immediately after his hand was raised, “Chaos” proceeded to call out another famous name from American Top Team – Dustin Poirier.
Coach Mike Brown discusses the possibility of Dustin Poirier competing at 170: “He’s plenty big for welterweight”
Susan Cox - March 15, 2022
ATT (American Top Team) coach Mike Brown has weighed in on the possibility of Dustin Poirier competing at 170 lbs. Dustin Poirier began his career in the UFC as a featherweight before becoming one of the best 155-pound fighters in the world. Mike Brown believes Poirier has the size and power to challenge anyone if he makes the decision to start fighting at welterweight.
Henry Cejudo likes Colby Covington's callout of Dustin Poirier: "I think it's a great storyline, he just beat your training partner"
Josh Evanoff - March 8, 2022
Henry Cejudo seems to be a fan of Colby Covington calling out Dustin Poirier. ‘Chaos’ was last in the cage at UFC 272. He defeated his former friend and training partner Jorge Masvidal in the main event via a wide unanimous decision. Covington then decided to get on the mic and call out another former teammate of his.
Colby Covington opens as a massive favorite over Dustin Poirier in a potential fight
Cole Shelton - March 7, 2022
Colby Covington has opened as a massive favorite over Dustin Poirier after “Chaos” called him out. Ever since Covington was kicked out of American Top Team, he has taken shots at Poirier, and “The Diamond” has said it’s on sight if he sees him. However, Poirier has said the fight won’t take place in the Octagon, but after Covington beat Jorge Masvidal at UFC 272 he once again called for the scrap.