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Dustin Poirier vows to knock out Islam Makhachev in grudge fight at UFC 302: ‘The ref is gonna be pulling me off of him’

Former interim lightweight champion, Dustin Poirier has reacted to a prediction of an “easy” fight from Islam Makhachev ahead…

Former interim lightweight champion, Dustin Poirier has reacted to a prediction of an “easy” fight from Islam Makhachev ahead of their UFC 302 title clash – claiming he will force the referee to pull him from an unconscious Makhachev next month in New Jersey.

Poirier, a former interim lightweight champion, is slated to headline UFC 302 just next weekend in Newark, attempting to land the undisputed lightweight crown at the third time of trying, following unsuccessful bids against both ex-champions, Charles Oliveira, and Khabib Nurmagomedov.

As for Makhachev, the current pound-for-pound number one fighter, has been out of action since he headlined UFC 294 back in October, where he cemented his status as lightweight titleholder with a first round high-kick KO win over Alexander Volkanovski.

And drawing Poirier next month in what he claims may be his final foray at lightweight ahead of a run at the welterweight crown, Makhachev has vowed to likely finish the Lafayette native with relative ease at UFC 302, in the form of a one-sided rear-naked choke victory.

Dustin Poirier weighs up retirement ahead of UFC 302 this could be my last fight — Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro – USA TODAY Sports

Dustin Poirier vows to KO Islam Makhachev at UFC 302

And responding to the Russian’s prediction, Poirier has issued a stern warning against Makhachev, vowing to knock him unconscious in the pair’s battle at the Prudential Center.

“I’m going to knock him (Islam Makhachev) unconscious,” Dustin Poirier told Yahoo! Sports. “And the ref’s gonna be pulling me off of him.”

In his most recent outing, Poirier rallied in the co-main event of UFC 299 back in March, stopping the run of Benoit Saint-Denis with a stunning second round knockout win in Miami, Florida.

Islam Makhachev sidelined through the summer amid injury from UFC — Mandatory Credit: Zuffa LLC

Winning interim spoils back in 2019, Poirier landed a unanimous decision win over recently-minted BMF champion, Max Holloway in the pair’s title fight rematch in Atlanta.

Who wins at UFC 302 next weekend: Islam Makhachev or Dustin Poirier?

Fury Betting Underdog For Usyk Rematch

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Tyson Fury will activate his rematch clause.
“The Gypsy King” is expected to run it back with unified heavyweight titleholder Oleksandr Usyk this Oct. in Saudi Arabia, cashing in the …

Tyson Fury v Oleksandr Usyk: Ring Of Fire - Fight Night — Photo by Richard Pelham/Getty Images

Tyson Fury will activate his rematch clause.

“The Gypsy King” is expected to run it back with unified heavyweight titleholder Oleksandr Usyk this Oct. in Saudi Arabia, cashing in the opportunity to reclaim his crown after falling to the Ukrainian “Cat” in a pinball loss last weekend in Riyadh.

Fury opened as the +160 (8/5) underdog, according to BetOnline.ag, against -200 (1/2) for Usyk.

“He’s back here, he’s recuperating and his mood is that he wants the rematch and that’s already signed for so it will happen,” promoter Frank Warren told Talk Sport.

But will Usyk also sign?

“We are men of our words,” Usyk’s promoter, Alexander Krassyuk, told Boxing King Media.

Moving forward with the Fury rematch could cost Usyk the IFB title because “The Cat” will be unable to face mandatory title challenger Filip Hrgovic, according to Boxing 24/7. In addition, Fury’s decision likely jeopardizes a potential showdown against former heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua.

Usyk vs. Fury 2 is expected for Oct. 12 at Kingdom Arena in Riyadh.

Ex-UFC star Tyron Woodley plans MMA return, blames Apex for losing skid: ‘It was just like a simulation’

Former undisputed UFC welterweight champion, Tyron Woodley has confirmed he is planning a return to mixed martial arts competition…

Former undisputed UFC welterweight champion, Tyron Woodley has confirmed he is planning a return to mixed martial arts competition following his brief stint in professional boxing, and blames his losing streak before his Octagon departure on a lack of atmosphere whilst fighting at the promotion’s Apex facility.

Woodley, a former dominant undisputed welterweight champion under the banner of the UFC, has been sidelined from mixed martial arts since dropping a Brabo choke loss to Vicente Luque back in 2021, fighting out his contract with the organization in the process.

The defeat came as St. Louis native, Woodley’s fourth consecutively, following a string of defeats to former champion, Kamaru Usman, as well as Gilbert Burns and former interim gold holder, Colby Covington.

Tyron Woodley Kickboxing — Mandatory Credit: Chris Unger – Zuffa LLC

Making a brief switch to professional boxing in the time since, Woodley first went the distance with the outspoken, Jake Paul, before dropping a devastating knockout loss to the social media star in a short-notice immediate rematch.

Tyron Woodley confirms plan for MMA comeback

And confirming plans to make good on a comeback to mixed martial arts, Woodley revealed he wants to return in an event in the Middle East, after citing a “simulation”-like feel to his trio of bouts in the UFC Apex facility.

“To be honest, when I was fighting my last couple MMA fights it was just kind of like a simulation,” Tyron Woodley told Title Sports Network. “The whole Apex arena deal is kind of wack. It’s like a sparring session, I don’t let people come watch me spar. I don’t like it, being in a weird awkward room. The cage was super small, and I just really wasn’t motivated to be in a fight, especially at the time.”

“Those fights to me are like exhibition fights,” Tyron Woodley explained. “I do think the fans deserve to see me go out there, see me run through somebody, see the Tyron Woodley that they know I’m capable of being and put a proper close to my MMA career. So I’m planning for a big, big MMA fight – possibly in the Middle East.”

Who would you like to see Tyron Woodley fight in his return to MMA?

Poirier Abducted By Bud Light Genie

More like Bud Light Weenie amirite?!? Bud Light is back inside the Octagon.
But the beloved party animal Spuds MacKenzie has long been retired, replaced by Dylan Mulvaney the “Bud Light Genie” — who is just some creepy millennia…

More like Bud Light Weenie amirite?!?

Bud Light is back inside the Octagon.

But the beloved party animal Spuds MacKenzie has long been retired, replaced by ~~Dylan Mulvaney~~ the “Bud Light Genie” — who is just some creepy millennial with a porn mustache and the power to abduct celebrities.

This week’s victim is UFC lightweight contender Dustin Poirier.

“The Diamond” appeared in the beer brand’s latest commercial just a few weeks in front of his Islam Makhachev title fight, locked and loaded for the UFC 302 pay-per-view (PPV) main event on Sat., June 1, 2024 at Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey.

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“I’m stoked to have Bud Light back in my corner so we can give one lucky fan a once-in-a-lifetime UFC experience,” Poirier said. “With incredible front row seats alongside the Bud Light Genie and epic access before and after the fight, we’re making it easy to enjoy UFC 302 all weekend long.”

For the entire UFC 302 fight card and PPV lineup click here.

Jon Jones warned against title fight with Stipe Miocic at UFC 309: ‘He is a killer, and he will put you out’

Jon Jones has leaked he is set to fight Stipe Miocic in November at UFC 309, however, former foe,…

Jon Jones has leaked he is set to fight Stipe Miocic in November at UFC 309, however, former foe, Daniel Cormier – has claimed if Jones is overlooking his soon-to-be common-foe, he might be in store for a massive upset knockout defeat.

Jones, a current heavyweight champion and prior two-time gold holder at the light heavyweight limit, has been sidelined since he headlined UFC 285 back in March, landing the vacant heavyweight crown with a dominant first round guillotine choke win over Ciryl Gane.

Jon Jones hits out at loser YouTuber who questioned UFC star's sexuality in bizarre video — Mandatory Credit: Patrick T. Fallon – AFP

As for Miocic, the Ohio native, who himself has twice held spoils at the heavyweight limit, has been out of action since 2021, dropping a second round knockout loss to promotional veteran, Francis Ngannou in the pair’s championship rematch.

Jon Jones warned about underestimating Stipe Miocic

And revealing on social media last week how he is all but signed to return at UFC 309 in November at Madison Square Garden, Rochester native, Jones has been warned to do everything but overlook Miocic, by former opponent, Cormier.

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“He (Jon Jones) said Stipe (Miocic) is old – sounds like Jon Jones is wanting to fight the highest grossing fight with the least amount of risk,” Daniel Cormier said on his YouTube channel. “But I will warn you this, don’t overlook Stipe Miocic. He is a f*cking killer, and if you overlook him, he will you out.”

As well as Jones’ expected title tangle with Miocic at the end of this annum, the division’s interim title – currently held by British favorite, Tom Aspinall, is up for grabs at UFC 304 in July, as he takes on perennial contender, Curtis Blaydes in the pair’s title rematch in Manchester – a pairing which Jones openly mocked.

Who wins in a UFC 309 title fight: Jon Jones or Stipe Miocic?

Conor McGregor negotiating new contract ahead of UFC 303 fight return: ‘Let’s see what happens’

Former two-division champion, Conor McGregor has confirmed he is currently negotiating a new contract ahead of his return to…

Former two-division champion, Conor McGregor has confirmed he is currently negotiating a new contract ahead of his return to the Octagon against Michael Chandler at UFC 303 next month, confirming he retains just two fights on his current deal.

McGregor, a former undisputed lightweight and featherweight titleholder, has been sidelined for almost three-years, fracturing his left tibia and fibula in a first round doctor’s stoppage TKO loss to Dustin Poirier at UFC 264.

Conor McGregor backed to fight for 165lbs title at UFC 303 against Michael Chandler — Mandatory Credit: Chris Unger – Zuffa LLC

And slated to return during International Fight Week at the end of next month, Dublin striker, McGregor headlines in his return to the welterweight limit, taking on former lightweight title chaser, Chandler.

Finally booking his comeback, McGregor retains just two fights on his current deal with the Dana White-led promotion, however, has been heavily linked with a move to both professional boxing, in the form of lucrative pairings in an almost-residency in Saudi Arabia.

challenges Conor McGregor — Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

Conor McGregor talks new UFC contract talks

However, overnight, McGregor confirmed he is currently negotiating a new contract with the UFC ahead of his return next month.

“I have two fights left on my UFC contract,” Conor McGregor said during a Duelbits live stream. “We’re currently in negotiation stage with the UFC. Let’s see what happens. Let’s see what takes place.”

Laying out his plans beyond his UFC 303 fight with Chandler, McGregor still insists he wants to face-off with an opponent in a historic Las Vegas Sphere card in September.

“June 29., September 5. – Mexican Independence Day – and then December,” Conor McGregor explained. “Three bouts this year. Now, I’ll say this, God willing, because life has shown me sometimes different – with injuries and madness takes place. Please God, three bouts. June 29., September 5., and then something tasty in December, end of year.”

In terms of a potential end-of-year comeback, McGregor received an offer overnight to boot from incumbent welterweight champion, Leon Edwards, with the Birmingham native suggesting the pair square off in an historic championship fight at Madison Square Garden this annum.

Do you think Conor McGregor re-ups with the UFC this year?