Dustin Poirier News
Dustin Poirier reacts following loss to Charles Oliveira at UFC 269: "I got choked out again. I’m just heartbroken."
Christopher Taylor - December 12, 2021
Dustin Poirier is not sure if he wants to claw and climb his way back to a title shot following his loss to Charles Oliveira at UFC 269. Poirier (28-7 MMA) and Oliveira (32-8 MMA) collided in the headliner of this evenings pay-per-view event at T-Mobile Arena.
Michael Chandler suggests Dustin Poirier "quit" against Charles Oliveira at UFC 269
Christopher Taylor - December 12, 2021
Michael Chandler believes Dustin Poirier “quit” in his fight with UFC lightweight champion Charles Oliveira on Saturday night at UFC 269. Poirier (28-7 MMA) and Oliveira (32-8 MMA) collided in the headliner of tonight’s pay-per-view event in Las Vegas.
UFC 269 Bonus Report: Kai Kara-France earns 'POTN' for KO of Cody Garbrandt
Chris Taylor - December 11, 2021
The Octagon remained in Nevada for tonight’s UFC 269 event, a fourteen-bout fight card headlined by Charles Oliveira vs. Dustin Poirier. The highly anticipated lightweight title fight produced one of the craziest opening rounds in UFC history. Dustin Poirier was able to drop Charles Oliveira on two occasions and appeared to be cruising towards his much desired title win. However, in round two ‘Do Bronx’ was able to score an early takedown and road out the round on top while dropping elbows. Then, in round three, Oliveira was able to take the back of ‘The Diamond’ and promptly locked in a rear-naked choke to finish the contest (see that here).
Conor McGregor reacts after Charles Oliveira subs Dustin Poirier at UFC 269
Christopher Taylor - December 11, 2021
Conor McGregor clearly tuned in to watch his former opponent Dustin Poirier challenge Charles Oliveira for the lightweight title at UFC 269. McGregor (22-6 MMA) and Poirier (28-6 MMA) of course have a history. The pair originially met at featherweight way back in September of 2014, with ‘Notorious’ emerging victorious by way of first round knockout. The bitter rivals would collide for a second time in a lightweight contest 6.5 years later at UFC 257, with ‘The Diamond’ exacting his revenge by earning a second-round TKO.
UFC 269 Results: Charles Oliveira stops Dustin Poirier (Video)
Chris Taylor - December 11, 2021
Tonight’s UFC 269 event is headlined by a lightweight title fight featuring Charles Oliveira taking on challenger Dustin Poirier. Oliveira (31-8 MMA) captured the promotions vacant 155lbs title back in May, when he stopped Michael Chandler with a TKO in the second round. That win marked ‘Do Bronx’ ninth in a row, with eight of those respective victories coming by finish.
Dustin Poirier reacts to Conor McGregor's new 190lbs frame: "He does look a little puffy, man. He might want to slow down on the Black Forge"
Chris Taylor - December 11, 2021
Dustin Poirier shared his thoughts on Conor McGregor’s new 190lbs frame during a recent interview with UFC commentator Michael Bisping. McGregor (22-6 MMA) recently took to social media where he shared some photos flaunting his new “190lbs of granite” physique (see those here). Those images created quite the buzz amongst the MMA community, drawing mixed reactions from fans and fellow fighters.
Colby Covington shares prediction for UFC 269 main event, smears "Louisiana swamp trash" Dustin Poirier
Chris Taylor - December 11, 2021
Colby Covington has shared his prediction for tonight’s UFC 269 headliner, this while trashing former teammate Dustin Poirier in the process. Poirier (28-6 MMA) is set to challenge Charles Oliveira (31-8 MMA) for the promotions lightweight title this evening at T-Mobile Arena.
UFC 269: ‘Oliveira vs. Poirier’ Live Results and Highlights
Chris Taylor - December 10, 2021
The Octagon remains in Nevada for tonight’s UFC 269 event, a fourteen-bout fight card headlined by Charles Oliveira vs. Dustin Poirier. Oliveira (31-8 MMA) captured the promotions vacant 155lbs title back in May, when he stopped Michael Chandler with a TKO in the second round. That win marked ‘Do Bronx’ ninth in a row, with eight of those respective victories coming by finish.
Coach: 'I wouldn't be mad' if Dustin Poirier retired after UFC 269 win: 'He doesn't have anything more to prove'
Cole Shelton - December 10, 2021
In the lead-up to UFC 269, there has been talk of Dustin Poirier retiring should he win the belt, and his coach, Phil Daru says that could happen. Daru, Poirier’s strength and conditioning coach, says any decision “The Diamond” has made hasn’t been talked about. Instead, everyone in the camp knows Poirier could very well retire after UFC 269 but he hopes he decides to defend the belt or move up to welterweight. However, if he decides to retire, Daru says he won’t be mad at Poirier at all.
UFC 269: ‘Oliveira vs. Poirier’ Weigh-in Results
Susan Cox - December 10, 2021
A total of thirty fighters will take to the scale this morning to weigh-in for this Saturday’s highly anticipated UFC 269 event. The pay-per-view fight card is headlined by a lightweight title fight featuring reigning champion Charles Oliveira taking on challenger Dustin Poirier.
Dustin Poirier plans to test if Charles Oliveira quits: 'If it’s in there, we’ll find out'
Cole Shelton - December 9, 2021
Dustin Poirier doesn’t know if Charles Oliveira does quit in fights but he plans to test it out. Poirier is set to fight for the undisputed UFC lightweight title for the second time in his career against Oliveira in the main event of UFC 269. It’s an intriguing matchup and even though Oliveira is the champ many still question his heart, but for Poirier, he isn’t banking on that.
Charles Oliveira reacts after Khabib Nurmagomedov predicts he will drop his title to Dustin Poirier at UFC 269
Harry Kettle - December 9, 2021
UFC lightweight champion Charles Oliveira has reacted to Khabib Nurmagomedov’s prediction that Dustin Poirier will beat him at UFC 269. This Saturday night, Charles Oliveira will defend his UFC lightweight title against Dustin Poirier in one of the most highly-anticipated bouts of the year. Between their respective journeys to the top and how talented they are, this has the potential to be one of the best lightweight contests we’ve seen in quite some time.
Dustin Poirier added size and strength to overwhelm Charles Oliveira at UFC 269, says coach
Cole Shelton - December 8, 2021
Dustin Poirier spent the last couple of months adding size and strength to help him overwhelm Charles Oliveira at UFC 269. After Poirier beat Conor McGregor again at UFC 264, it cemented the fact he would be fighting Oliveira for the lightweight title. Once camp began, Poirier’s strength and conditioning coach, Phil Daru said they wanted to add strength. He believes that will overwhelm Oliveira and be the difference-maker in the fight.
Justin Gaethje explains why a rematch with Dustin Poirier would go differently: “I played a different game back then”
Harry Kettle - December 8, 2021
Justin Gaethje has explained why he believes a rematch with Dustin Poirier would go differently from their initial bout. Back in April 2018, Justin Gaethje and Dustin Poirier went to war in a lightweight scrap for the ages. The pair spent just over three rounds swinging for the fences before eventually, Poirier was able to land the final blow that handed him the TKO victory.
Just Scrap Radio Ep. 61 with Josh Emmett, Dan Ige, Phil Daru, Eryk Anders, and Randy Costa
Cole Shelton - December 7, 2021
The 61st episode of Just Scrap Radio on BJPENN.com with host Cole Shelton is here ahead of UFC 269. We’re first by the seventh-ranked UFC featherweight, Josh Emmett (2:44). Next, ninth-ranked featherweight, Dan Ige (16:43) joins the show. Dustin Poirier’s strength and conditioning coach, Phil Daru (35:44) comes on. UFC middleweight, Eryk Anders (51:46) then joins the program. Closing out the show is UFC bantamweight, Randy Costa (1:02:53).
Dustin Poirier to host ‘Thanks-Christmas’ after UFC 269, plans to use world title as a dinner plate
Harry Kettle - December 7, 2021
UFC star Dustin Poirier is clearly in a relaxed mood after declaring he will have ‘Thanks-Christmas’ dinner to celebrate if he wins at UFC 269. This Saturday night, Dustin Poirier will attempt to finally reach the top of the mountain when he challenges Charles Oliveira for the UFC lightweight championship. Both men have been on incredible runs as of late with Oliviera beating Kevin Lee, Tony Ferguson and Michael Chandler, whereas Poirier has defeated Dan Hooker and Conor McGregor twice since his title defeat to Khabib Nurmagomedov.
Dustin Poirier says he will “probably go to 170” if he defeats Charles Oliveira at UFC 269
Adam D Martin - November 24, 2021
Dustin Poirier says he will “probably go to 170” if he defeats UFC lightweight champion Charles Oliveira for the 155lbs strap at UFC 269. Poirier is set to return to the Octagon next month when he takes on Oliveira for the UFC’s 155lbs belt. Despite being the challenger, Poirier is actually the betting favorite on paper heading into the fight to win the title. Should that happen, then there is speculation that Poirier might decide to walk away from the sport just because he would have accomplished so much at that point. But according to Poirier, he has no plans on hanging up his gloves. If anything, Poirier says, he would want to challenge himself by moving up to 170lbs instead.
Dustin Poirier plans to bring Charles Oliveira into 'deep waters' to see 'who really wants it more' at UFC 269
Cole Shelton - November 23, 2021
Dustin Poirier is hoping to test Charles Oliveira’s grit and will when they meet in the main event of UFC 269 on December 11. Oliveira is set to defend his lightweight title against Poirier in an intriguing scrap. Both men have proven to be the best at lightweight and heading into the fight, “The Diamond” is hoping to bring this fight to the deep waters to see who wants the fight more.