Tag: Dustin Poirier

Are Illegal Shots ‘Just Part Of The Sport?’

When the UFC first burst onto the scene, it was promoted as a “no rules” form of fighting. Throughout the years, the ruleset was fine-tuned, and we now have the sport of MMA that we all know and love. There are still few rules, but the rules that do ex…

When the UFC first burst onto the scene, it was promoted as a “no rules” form of fighting. Throughout the years, the ruleset was fine-tuned, and we now have the sport of MMA that we all know and love. There are still few rules, but the rules that do exist need to be followed. Even […]

Dana White Shares Theory On Why McGregor Lost To Poirier At UFC 257

Dana White has a theory on a major reason Conor McGregor lost to Dustin Poirier at UFC 257. Whenever a Conor McGregor event is approaching, the world is talking about it. And whenever McGregor loses at said event, the world is talking about why it happ…

Dana White has a theory on a major reason Conor McGregor lost to Dustin Poirier at UFC 257. Whenever a Conor McGregor event is approaching, the world is talking about it. And whenever McGregor loses at said event, the world is talking about why it happened. Such ongoing rumblings are surely a leading factor for […]

Nate Diaz Trolls Conor McGregor And Dustin Poirier In Lastest Tweet

Nate Diaz is still chirping at Conor McGregor five years since their initial encounter. The rivalry between Conor McGregor and Nate Diaz will never get old. Since their first meeting back in 2016 these two have enjoyed sparring back and forth on social…

Nate Diaz is still chirping at Conor McGregor five years since their initial encounter. The rivalry between Conor McGregor and Nate Diaz will never get old. Since their first meeting back in 2016 these two have enjoyed sparring back and forth on social media. Diaz stepped in on short notice and shocked the world when […]

Dana White Working On Summer Trilogy Between Conor McGregor, Dustin Poirier

McGregor PoirierConor McGregor wants a trilogy with Dustin Poirier as soon as possible. That’s according to UFC president Dana White who was commenting on what was next for the pair during an appearance on “The Jim Rome Show” on Wednesday. A trilogy has essentially been in the works ever since Poirier’s knockout win over McGregor in […]

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Conor McGregor wants a trilogy with Dustin Poirier as soon as possible.

That’s according to UFC president Dana White who was commenting on what was next for the pair during an appearance on “The Jim Rome Show” on Wednesday.

A trilogy has essentially been in the works ever since Poirier’s knockout win over McGregor in their rematch at UFC 257 in January and White is hoping for it to take place in the summer.

“Conor’s ready to roll,” White said (via MMA Junkie). “Conor wants to fight again. He wants the rematch with Dustin Poirier, and he wants it as soon as possible. We’re working on it. Hopefully this summer.”

Many have speculated whether McGregor’s heart is still in the sport now that he’s living a lavish and comfortable lifestyle. But as far as White is concerned, the Irishman needed that defeat to Poirier to get back on track.

“I think the loss put him back into a really good place,” White added. “It’s the classic ‘Rocky III.’ You’re pulling up to the fight in yachts and covered in Versace and you got all the money in the world, it’s hard to stay hungry.”

McGregor has already begun hyping up the trilogy on social media.

Poirier — who has made it no secret that he would like the lucrative pay that comes with a trilogy — is certainly doing his part as well.

Who do you think wins the trilogy?

Dustin Poirier Has One Regret After Fighting Khabib Nurmagomedov

Dustin Poirier recently went on the Joe Rogan Experience and talked about a variety of topics, including his UFC 242 Lightweight title fight with Khabib Nurmagomedov. Poirier had a close tight guillotine choke on the Lightweight champ and regrets how close he was to locking something in on the champs neck. “I just know how […]

Dustin Poirier recently went on the Joe Rogan Experience and talked about a variety of topics, including his UFC 242 Lightweight title fight with Khabib Nurmagomedov.

Poirier had a close tight guillotine choke on the Lightweight champ and regrets how close he was to locking something in on the champs neck.

“I just know how close it was,” Poirier told Rogan on “The Joe Rogan Experience.” “A game of inches, and I know how close it was. What haunts me more than [not pulling] full guard is me not switching to a D’Arce or anaconda [choke] when he rolled to his side.”

At this point Nurmagomedov readjusted his position and gained space where he could breathe. Khabib was out of danger then and threatening a rear-naked choke. Then, the choke was in, and the champ had Poirier almost out cold.

“I don’t know if he’s the strongest guy I ever fought,” Poirier said. “It’s just his understanding of balance and weight placement was incredible. I’ve been fighting and wrestling a long time, as well, but he just knew where my weight was and where it needed to be for me to stay up with his foot trips. It’s hard to explain, man, but he’s good.”

Poirier would like the retired champ to return to the octagon, and Dana White has yet to strip the Lightweight king of his title. Poirier also sees the many ways for Nurmagomedov and his perfect record to get taken down.

“The longer you stay…it’s not a long game,” Poirier said. “Something bad’s going to happen.” (Transcribed by MMA Fighting)

It would certainly be a rematch of epic proportions, and after his finishing of Conor McGregor, Poirier certainly has a claim to some of the biggest fights he wants.

Who do you want to see Dustin Poirier fight next? Do you think a rematch with Khabib would go differently?

Joe Rogan Not Counting Out Conor McGregor In Dustin Poirier Trilogy

Joe Rogan believes Conor McGregor could make the necessary adjustments to beat Dustin Poirier in the trilogy. In the rematch at UFC 257, Poirier proved his chin at lightweight was much better as he took some solid shots and kept walking forward. He als…

Joe Rogan believes Conor McGregor could make the necessary adjustments to beat Dustin Poirier in the trilogy. In the rematch at UFC 257, Poirier proved his chin at lightweight was much better as he took some solid shots and kept walking forward. He also had a plan on using calf kicks, which did a ton […]