Lafayette's own Dustin "The Diamond" Poirier and the infamous Conor McGregor will reportedly face-off in the octagon for the third time, and it will happen soon.
New reports by UFC insiders show that Commissioner Dana White is open to holding upcoming events in Texas with the state recently announcing that it will be reopening 100%. White has contacted Texas Governor Abbott and while Dallas may not be a possibility, Houston is a top choice for the UFC per White.
After it was assumed that Dustin Poirier would be a guest on Joe Rogan's incredibly popular podcast, 'The Joe Rogan Experience', that assumption was confirmed when the show uploaded the two hour podcast today along with some select video clips from the interview.
The City of Youngsville has presented Dustin "The Diamond" Poirier with a key to the city. His accomplishments in the world of fighting and contributions to the community has made the entire Acadiana area proud of the Lafayette Legend, as Poirier's work with his 'Good Fight Foundation' continues.
The world of fighting is an ever-changing and unpredictable one, especially in the UFC. Recent reports show potential for the Dustin Poirier and Conor McGregor trilogy fight to happen as soon as the Summer of 2021.
Dustin "The Diamond" Poirier has proved time and time again that he can take the heat inside the octagon. But, can the Lafayette Legend handle the spicy Scoville levels that will be seared into his taste buds in the form of chicken wings? Find out soon...
After a career-topping win over Conor McGregor at UFC 257, Lafayette legend Dustin "The Diamond" Poirier is auctioning off the gear that he wore during the fight. The proceeds from the auction will benefit Poirier's 'Good Fight Foundation'.
By now you've seen just about every meme when it comes to the KO that Dustin Poirier hand-delivered to Conor McGregor at UFC 257, but this may be the most "local" one yet.
Lafayette legend Dustin "The Diamond" Poirier faced off against combat-sports phenom Conor McGregor in 'UFC 257' on January, 23 of 2020. Poirier defeated McGregor in round two of the fight by technical knockout.
Lafayette legend, Dustin Poirier, has been recognized once again as he has won the Fighting Spirit of the Year at the 'World MMA Awards'. An award much deserved as Poirier's 'Good Fight Foundation' continues to do good work throughout the community.
The long-anticipated rematch between Lafayette native Dustin Poirier and the notorious Conor McGregor will reportedly take place at UFC 257 on January 23rd.
The Notorious one has accepted a UFC bout against Lafayette native Dustin "The Diamond" Poirier, and wants the fight to be at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.
Recently, talks went down on Twitter between Dustin Poirier and Conor McGregor as the both of them agreed to a charity "exhibition" fight. Now, Commissioner Dana White of the UFC has stepped in and offered to make the matchup a UFC official event.
Pre-fight, it was all Conor McGregor doing what he does best. Selling a fight with his sensational trash talking skills. Khabib stayed pretty calm and collected...until they got into the ring.