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Justin Gaethje blasts Nate Diaz over callout of Dustin Poirier

Chris Taylor - January 24, 2021

Justin Gaethje took aim at Nate Diaz after the Stockton native called out Dustin Poirier earlier today on social media. Poirier returned to the Octagon at last night’s UFC 257 event for a highly anticipated rematch with Conor McGregor. The result was a spectacular second round TKO victory for ‘The Diamond’.

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Nate Diaz

Nate Diaz calls out Dustin Poirier: "I'm training to whoop ur ass next"

Adam Martin - January 24, 2021

UFC superstar Nate Diaz called out Dustin Poirier, tweeting at the lightweight star and saying to him, “I’m going to whoop your ass next.” The entire MMA world was watching UFC 257, with a blockbuster main event rematch between Poirier and Conor McGregor. After a quick start to the fight, McGregor began to have trouble walking due to brutal low kicks from Poirier, and “The Diamond” was eventually able to knock McGregor out in the second round for the biggest win of his career. The win puts Poirier in the driver’s seat to fight for the UFC lightweight title against someone in his next fight.

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Charles Oliveira sends a message to Dustin Poirier: "See you soon"

Adam Martin - January 24, 2021

UFC lightweight Charles Oliveira sent a message to Dustin Poirier following his upset knockout win over Conor McGregor at UFC 257. Poirier knocked out McGregor in brutal fashion in the second round of their UFC 257 main event. The win cements Poirier’s place in the upper echelon of the UFC lightweight division and nearly guarantees that he fights for the title in his next fight. Just who he will fight, though, is anyone’s guess. UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov has still not made a determination either way, but all signs are pointing to Poirier getting another dance partner next.

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Floyd Mayweather roasts "bum" Conor McGregor after KO loss to Dustin Poirier at UFC 257

Adam Martin - January 24, 2021

Boxing legend Floyd Mayweather trashed former opponent Conor McGregor after getting knocked out at UFC 257, calling him a “bum.” McGregor was brutally knocked out in the second round of his UFC 257 main event fight with Poirier on Saturday night. After starting off strong in the first round, McGregor’s mobility was compromised in the second round from low kicks by Poirier, and he was soon stopped and finished with strikes. Since losing, we have seen a number of McGregor’s rivals like Jake Paul and Patricio Pitbull talking smack to the Irishman, and now Mayweather has joined in.

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Nate Diaz reacts to Dustin Poirier defeating Conor McGregor at UFC 257

Christopher Taylor - January 24, 2021

Nate Diaz clearly tuned in to watch Conor McGregor square off with Dustin Poirier for a second time in the main event of UFC 257. The highly anticipated lightweight headliner served as a rematch, as Poirier and McGregor had previously squared off in a featherweight bout in 2014. That September night in Las Vegas, ‘Notorious’ emerged victorious by way of first-round TKO.

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Video | Dustin Poirier, Conor McGregor and Michael Chandler cross paths backstage after UFC 257

Adam D Martin - January 24, 2021

Watch UFC lightweight stars Dustin Poirier, Conor McGregor, and Michael Chandler cross paths backstage after Saturday night’s UFC 257 event. Poirier stopped McGregor via second-round TKO in the UFC 257 main event, while Chandler finished Dan Hooker in the first round in the co-main event. Following the event, all three men ran into each other backstage. Take a look at two videos of the lightweights meeting below (h/t Chamatkar Sandhu).

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Conor McGregor issues statement after TKO loss to Dustin Poirier, teases trilogy

Adam D Martin - January 24, 2021

UFC superstar Conor McGregor issued a statement following his TKO loss to Dustin Poirier at UFC 257, teasing a trilogy bout between the two. Poirier shocked the sporting world on Saturday night at UFC 257, when he brutally knocked McGregor out in the second round of their blockbuster pay-per-view main event. McGregor started off strong in the first round, landing a number of significant strikes, but he began to fade in the second round and Poirier took advantage, eventually catching the Irishman clean across the chin, and then raining down strikes until the referee was forced to stop the bout.

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Jake Paul roasts Conor McGregor over UFC 257 loss to Dustin Poirier

Adam D Martin - January 24, 2021

YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul roasted UFC superstar Conor McGregor over his shocking knockout loss at UFC 257 against Dustin Poirier. McGregor suffered the upset loss on Saturday night in Abu Dhabi. After a strong first round for the Irishman that saw him land a number of significant strikes, the second round was a much different story. Poirier’s leg kicks began to take effect on McGregor and eventually after “Notorious” began to tire, Poirier was able to land heavy shots and put McGregor down, handing “The Diamond” the second-round knockout victory for the biggest win of his career.

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Dana White reacts after Dustin Poirier stops Conor McGregor at UFC 257

Christopher Taylor - January 23, 2021

Dana White was in attendance to watch Conor McGregor square off with Dustin Poirier for a second time in the main event of UFC 257. The highly anticipated lightweight headliner served as a rematch, as Poirier and McGregor had previously squared off in a featherweight bout in 2014. That September night in Las Vegas, ‘Notorious’ emerged victorious by way of first round TKO and became Dana White’s marquee star.

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Tony Ferguson reacts to 'McGregor vs. Poirier 2' at UFC 257

Chris Taylor - January 23, 2021

Tony Ferguson obviously tuned in to watch Conor McGregor square off with Dustin Poirier for a second time at UFC 257. The highly anticipated lightweight headliner served as a rematch, as Poirier and McGregor had previously squared off in a featherweight bout in 2014. That September evening in Las Vegas, the Irishman emerged victorious by way of first round TKO.

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Khabib Nurmagomedov reacts after Dustin Poirier stops Conor McGregor at UFC 257

Christopher Taylor - January 23, 2021

Khabib Nurmagomedov clearly tuned in to watch Conor McGregor square off with Dustin Poirier for a second time at UFC 257. The highly anticipated lightweight headliner served as a rematch, as Poirier and McGregor had previously squared off in a featherweight bout in 2014. That September evening in Las Vegas, the Irishman emerged victorious by way of first round TKO.

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Conor McGregor reacts following loss to Dustin Poirier at UFC 257

Christopher Taylor - January 23, 2021

Conor McGregor did not deliver on the “masterpiece” he had promised in his rematch with Dustin Poirier at tonight’s UFC 257 event. The Irish star returned from a twelve month layoff this evening in hopes of earning his second career victory over ‘The Diamond’.

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UFC 257 Results: Dustin Poirier TKO's Conor McGregor (Video)

Chris Taylor - January 23, 2021

Tonight’s UFC 257 event is headlined by a key lightweight bout between former division champions Conor McGregor and Dustin Poirier. The highly anticipated lightweight headliner will serve as a rematch, as Poirier and McGregor previously squared off in a featherweight bout in September of 2014. That night in Las Vegas, ‘Notorious’ emerged victorious by way of first round TKO.

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Jon Jones shares his prediction for 'McGregor vs. Poirier 2' at UFC 257

Chris Taylor - January 23, 2021

Former UFC light heavyweight kingpin Jon Jones has shared his prediction for tonight’s Conor McGregor vs. Dustin Poirier rematch at UFC 257. Conor McGregor and Dustin Poirier are set to square off for a second time in the headliner of tonight’s pay-per-view event from Abu Dhabi. The pair first collided at UFC 178 in September of 2014, with the Irishman emerging victorious by way of first round TKO.

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Justin Gaethje shares his prediction for 'McGregor vs. Poirier 2' at UFC 257

Chris Taylor - January 23, 2021

Former interim lightweight champion Justin Gaethje has shared his prediction for tonight’s highly anticipated ‘McGregor vs. Poirier 2’ fight at UFC 257. Conor McGregor and Dustin Poirier are set to collide for a second time in the headliner of tonight’s pay-per-view event from Abu Dhabi. The pair first collided at UFC 178 in September of 2014, with ‘Notorious’ emerging victorious by way of first round TKO.

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Michael Chandler and Dan Hooker share their picks for 'McGregor vs. Poirier 2' at UFC 257

Chris Taylor - January 23, 2021

Lightweight standouts Michael Chandler and Dan Hooker have shared their picks for tonight’s ‘McGregor vs. Poirier 2’ fight at UFC 257. Chandler and Hooker are set to collide in the co-headliner of tonight’s pay-per-view event, which is immediately followed by the aforementioned ‘McGregor vs. Poirier 2’ rematch.

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Dana White discusses what would be next for Conor McGregor should he lose to Dustin Poirier at UFC 257

Chris Taylor - January 23, 2021

Dana White is all smiles ahead of tonight’s UFC 257 pay-per-view event, as it features the return of Conor McGregor. The Irish star is set to rematch Dustin Poirier, this time at lightweight, in tonight’s main event. McGregor and Poirier originally collided in September of 2014, with ‘Notorious’ emerging victorious by way of first round TKO.

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Colby Covington destroys Dustin Poirier ahead of tonight's UFC 257 rematch with Conor McGregor

Chris Taylor - January 23, 2021

Colby Covington has shared a bold prediction for tonight’s Conor McGregor vs. Dustin Poirier rematch at UFC 257. McGregor and Poirier first met in a featherweight contest back in 2014, with the Irishman emerging victorious by way of first round TKO.