The American, 32, now has victories over FIVE former world champions, with his previous wins coming over Anthony Pettis, Eddie Alvarez, Justin Gaethje and Max Holloway. So the Diaz fight makes sense, and he’ll get tatted up.”, “I would love to fight Nate Diaz after Askren, But we’re not overlooking Ben Askren.”. "Khabib's better. A post shared by Dustin Poirier (@dustinpoirier). Movsar Evloev talks about his split decision win at UFC 257: Poirier vs McGregor 2. As he so often does, McGregor started fast out of the blocks and took advantage of the split-second openings Poirier left to land his left hand. And when he was taken down, he did well to back himself up against the fence, wall-walk and land shots in the clinch. Conor McGregor vs Dustin Poirier round by round Tyson Otto Round 1 – Conor lands majority of strikes, including a nice right hand and a shoulder to the head on the fence. UFC new-boy Michael Chandler received a Zoom call from Rick Flair just days after impersonating the WWE legend following his stunning debut on Fight Island. "I hope that I can serve as a role model in showing that we all make mistakes, but it is what you do after realizing those mistakes that define your true character. Pennington announced the news herself online that she had received a suspension from United States Anti-Doping Association, the UFC’s drug testers. Afterwards, remained tight-lipped about a title shot or clash with undefeated lightweight king Khabib Nurmagomedov. The Diamond stopped The Notorious One with a series of leg kicks, before taking him down with a barrage of lefts and rights to win in the second round via TKO. For further details of our complaints policy and to make a complaint please click this link: thesun.co.uk/editorial-complaints/, Comments are subject to our community guidelines, which can be viewed, Many have written off Conor McGregor after his first KO defeat in the cage, Justin Gaethje lost to Khabib in October and lauded the Russian's ability, Joe Duffy (left) was the first man to beat Conor McGregor, Poirier let fly with a brutal punching combo to drop Notorious, Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO). Gaethje was made to submit by the Russian inside two rounds back in October as the 32-year-old extended his perfect MMA record to 29-0. "Honorary Canadian @BlessedMMA on the importance of self care. I think that, first of all, originally they weren’t asking for a whole lot. You know? "I was literally only rocked one time in 21 fights and ten-plus years of training.". Jessica Eye +100. The Irishman made his mark in Las Vegas for the first time … But to those versed in the effects of leg kicks, in particular those to the calves, it was clear that McGregor's movement had been compromised. "I was simply trying to treat a medical condition and made the mistake of not timely checking the status of these medications. “And during that time, we had meetings with Meyrowitz and Campbell McLaren. Conor McGregor vs Dustin Poirier Purse Payouts (Revealed) January 23, 2021 By sportekz Conor McGregor back in action this upcoming weekend he will be facing his arch-rival and much awaited fight with Dustin Poirier. Meanwhile, Manny Pacquiao had accused McGregor of underestimating Poirier before his stunning knockout loss. Pritchard said: “Bob Meyrowitz was putting UFC out there in wanting to sell and also looking at ways to change. According to USADA officials, “after using the substances for a short period of time, she conducted research and learned that they were prohibited substances and immediately came forward about her use to USADA.”. "I could’ve fought him a different way and tried to really stand my ground and not move as I did, you’ll never know — I’ll never know. "I want to apologize to all of my fans and publicly make the commitment that I will be much more careful in the future and not let this happen again. But I think deservingly, he gets a shot at the title. UFC Fight Island, Amanda Ribas -330. I think it's an easier fight technically. UFC fighters are signed up to USADA's whereabouts system which means they have to constantly inform the body of their location. "Diaz doesn't improve an awful lot, as tough as he is, it's not like you're going to go out and see a different game plan. But following his shock loss to Dustin Poirier at UFC 257 on Sunday, footage has emerged of a considerably more respectful and gracious McGregor. He seems fulfilled.”. And St-Pierre has told the promotion to stop playing games if they want to book the mega-fight. Marcin Prachnio talks about his unanimous decision win at UFC 257: Poirier vs McGregor. But Askren, who lost just twice in his 22 MMA bouts, warns Paul, 24, won't have it so easy now he comes face-to-face with an experienced fighter. DUSTIN POIRIER stunned Conor McGregor with a devastating second round knockout win at UFC 257. ", Lampard pay exclusive, Shaw's England recall, Alisson HOWLER for Liverpool, Jack Willis suffers horror knee injury after debut try, Jockey crushed by horse in freak accident rushed to hospital with 8 broken ribs, Klopp ODDS-ON favourite to be NEXT Prem boss to go after capitulation at Leicester, Warrington in hospital after brutal KO as underdog Lara inflicts shock first loss, ©News Group Newspapers Limited in England No. EXCLUSIVE -  Ben Askren claimed Jake Paul thinks 'too highly of his own skills' and vowed to 'beat up' the YouTuber on April 17. Watch UFC 257: Michael Chandler Post-Fight Press Conference, Watch UFC 257: Conor McGregor Post-Fight Press Conference, Watch UFC 257: Dustin Poirier Post-Fight Press Conference, Watch UFC 257: Dana White Post-Fight Press Conference. “They weren’t asking for a lot, but it was more than Vince was willing to pay at the time.”. WWE legend Shane McMahon once unsuccessfully tried to buy UFC before Dana White transformed the MMA company. We knew we would chop him down early, that we'd chop him down like a tree. It is not about defeat, but about how you accept defeat in your life: how you get over that difficult time in your life. But, the substances are prohibited at all times under the UFC’s policy. Georges St-Pierre has urged the UFC to get in contact with him if they’re serious about making a super-fight with Khabib Nurmagomedov. On the Timbo Sugarshow podcast, Kenney was asked if he would 'smash' Anderson, 30, and responded in detail. #BellLetsTalk pic.twitter.com/EwbwmbIpY7. Conor McGregor and Dusin Poirier have both returned clean drug test results following their clash at UFC 257. By the time McGregor steps foot inside the octagon to meet Dustin Poirier on Jan. 23 on “Fight Island,” it will have been more than one year since his last fight – … Report: UFC leaning toward Conor McGregor vs. Dustin Poirier trilogy fight New, 47 comments The news comes just two weeks after Poirier defeated McGregor at … He would've gotten smashed. UFC legend Michael Bisping told Dillon Danis to 'shut the f*** up' as he brutally annihilated Conor McGregor's sparring partner. Meanwhile, Khabib Nurmagomedov’s coach believes McGregor's talents have faded and says a rematch with the Eagle will never happen. Instead, the only thing he was looking forward to was returning home as he dedicated the win to his wife. To the untrained eye, those kicks - with the exception of the one that saw McGregor roll over on his foot - had a small bearing on the outcome of the fight. And what I saw was far from the narrative that's been perpetuated over the last week. But I’ll move on and keep working and push onto the next one. Pennington, 32, said both were prescribed to her by a doctor to treat a medical condition. In other news, Justin Gaethje has claimed Khabib would beat fighters 30lbs heavier than him. Speaking on a podcast last week, the 29-year-old made crude remarks about his fellow competitor. Conor McGregor Tells Dustin Poirier 'We'll Do It Again' In Classy Post Fight Meeting. And, with the Askren not renowned for his striking skills in the cage, the vlogger has again been made favourite by pundits and fellow fighters. It should only be title talk.". Conor McGregor and Dustin Poirier stand to make a lot of money off each other in their rematch at UFC 257. Speaking to Submission Radio, trainer Javier Mendez said: “He’s regressed a little bit. DUSTIN POIRIER stunned Conor McGregor with a devastating second round knockout win at UFC 257. And he is determined to knock out Askren quicker than the five second Masvidal achieved in July 2019. He would have gotten smashed. Go shine Conor’s shoes u loser.". The American Top Team coach told SunSport: “Championship talks should be first. ", Upon hearing the introduction, Flair let out a trademark 'wooooo' and Chandler, who was clearly in awe of the legendary wrestler, added: "I appreciate you, Rick.". But UFC supremo Dana White recently claimed the Russian is no longer interested in facing GSP, a suggestion the recently-retired 155lb king has since dismissed. Speaking to Submission Radio, Mendez said: "[McGregor] would've got smashed. McGregor's jiu jitsu expert, Danis, tweeted: "I could literally on god beat @jakepaul and @Benaskren in a boxing match back to back on the same night. But I think deservingly, he gets a shot at the title. UFC bantamweight Raquel Pennington has been banned for six-months after reporting HERSELF to drug testers following a doctor prescription. "I’m not sure anybody under 185lbs in the UFC or in the world could beat that man.". Brad Tavares talks about his unanimous decision win at UFC 257: Poirier vs McGregor. Fight day approaches quickly with the stars of UFC 257 on Fight Island in Abu Dhabi. To overlook the American's implementation of a perfect game plan and his counter striking is a massive disservice to his work on that memorable night in Abu Dhabi's Etihad Arena. Joanne Calderwood talks about her unanimous decision win at UFC 257: Poirier vs McGregor 2. CONOR McGREGOR proved the hype was real in 2014 - at the expense of Dustin Poirier. The 2, yes only 2, fighters you’ve faced have records of 2-5 and 2-4. "He has a great jab, his jab is effective because of his level changes. "He has two more fights with the UFC apparently. He wants to do it as well. Commercial reproduction, distribution or transmission of any part or parts of this website or any information contained therein by any means whatsoever without the prior written permission is not permitted. Go inside the eagerly-awaited co-main event of Saturday's UFC 257 event on UFC Fight Island. He would have gotten smashed.". "Start from the base, start from the bottom, and work our way up. The Athletes Of The Epic FIGHT ISLAND Pay-Per-View Step On The Scales. "So we started with the leg kicks and eventually put the punches together and in time put him out out of there. But yeah, I’d like to fight him. Michael Chandler +120. He told ESPN: “I will never fight for the UFC again, I probably shouldn’t say that. "Khabib's gotten better. He told Heavy.com: "We’re talking to Diaz’s team. The fight schedule behind close doors there will be no audience for this main-event due to covid-19 rising cases. She’s a 5am-er, 4am-er. The former interim lightweight champion registered a stunning second-round TKO victory over The Notorious last weekend in the main event of UFC 257 in Abu Dhabi. A quote-on-quote 'old' or 'washed up' fighter would be able to do neither of those things, let alone win a round - which he almost punctuated with a spinning wheel kick - against the No1-ranked lightweight in the world. It will be Paul's third professional bout, having already beaten social media rival 'AnEsonGib' and ex-NBA star Nate Robinson. Chandler, 34, shared a video of his Zoom call with Flair to his social media pages, and the clip went viral. ", "He already beat Gaethje, he basically just got redemption over Conor. See How The Judges Scored Every Round Of UFC 257: Poirier vs McGregor 2, UFC 257 Poirier vs McGregor 2 live results, winner interviews, and more from Etihad Arena on  UFC Fight Island. He would have gotten smashed, straight up. WATCH UFC 257: Marina Rodriguez Octagon Interview. Poirier let fly with a brutal punching combo to drop Notorious as he avenged his defeat in their first match six years ago to leave Fight Island in shock. “McGregor had already beaten his rival before and I think that made him underestimate him.”. The guy just goes into fights and walks forward,”, “They’re different sport. He told ABS-CBN News: “Losing is part of the game. During an appearance on Michael Bisping’s Believe You Me podcast, he said: “If the UFC would want me back, it’s not me that would go and try to beg for a fight. Manny Pacquiao accused Conor McGregor of underestimating Dustin Poirier before his stunning UFC 257 knockout loss. In sport there are winners and losers, that’s all. Amir Albazi talks about his unanimous decision win at UFC 257: Poirier vs McGregor 2. He said: "Being honest if I was him, I'd take the Diaz fight first. For other inquiries, Contact Us. And as long as he can make adjustments to avoid low kicks, I think Conor has all of the advantages unless Dustin pulls something out of the rabbit hat again. Anderson described the remarks as 'utterly degrading' and stated her disappointment that Kenney would likely face no repercussions. Since then, leading lightweight contenders Conor McGregor and Dustin Poirier faced off at UFC 257 in January. If Conor vs Dustin III happens, I’m putting my money on Conor. ", That riled Bisping who fired back, just days after undergoing neck surgery and said: "A YouTuber, a wrestler and a jujitsu guy talking big about boxing is an insult to the sweet science.". "McGregor had already beaten his rival before and I think that made him underestimate him.". Poirier left behind his four-year-old Parker Noelle in Louisiana as he travelled to Fight Island in Abu Dhabi as a massive underdog in his rematch against Notorious. In an exclusive SunSport interview, Dustin Poirier should be offered a UFC lightweight title fight before a rubber trilogy with Conor McGregor, according to his boxing coach Dyah Davis. Dan Hooker -140. @MeganA_mma I’m sorry this upset you. Nurmagomedov has been campaigning for a legacy fight with the former two-division champion ever since claiming the lightweight throne in April 2018. Dustin Poirier is dead set on a trilogy bout against Conor McGregor, reiterating his desire to settle the score. He’s tough, but a lot of guys are tough. And make no mistake about it, it was that decreased ability to move and fully extend his punches that ultimately led to his shots missing their mark. They join Dana White and Khabib Nurmagomedov at a local MMA event. The Irishman … This is the official website of Mixedmartialarts LLC. I mean, you gotta almost pull your hips back every time he’s changing levels. According to The Mirror, USADA - who carry out the UFC's drug testing - tested McGregor eight times in 2020 despite the scale of the programme initially being reduced due to the coronavirus pandemic and him only fighting once. Michael Chandler talks about his knockout win at UFC 257: Poirier vs McGregor 2. "Thank you for your understanding and your support.". “‘Hey please, can I come back?’ They’re gonna lowball the s*** out of me. "The man, the myth, the legend, Rick Flair. I got McGregor. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. He told ABS-CBN News: "Losing is part of the game. He told ESPN: "I’m not sure anybody under 185lbs in the UFC or in the world could beat that man.”. He's better than he was when they fought two years ago. Dustin Poirier and his coaches were confident they'd get the better of Conor McGregor once they took away his movement - so targeted the Irishman's calf, REPORTS CHISANGA MALATA. Poirier let fly with a brutal punching combo … UFC president Dana White has confirmed plans are well underway to secure Conor McGregor's trilogy with Dustin Poirier. Best of luck with training camp and your fight. But as he prepares to fight for his career, Joe Duffy, the first man to beat McGregor, believes the former two-weight champion is better off against Diaz. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. Dustin Poirier arrived home to a heroes welcome from his daughter after knocking out Conor McGregor at UFC 257. Jake Paul is training with IFC star ahead of his boxing bout against Ben Askren. The 2-0 MMA American changed his profile photo to Bisping getting choked by Georges St-Pierre. 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