UFC 264 is proof that he remains their biggest drawing card, and a show headlined by Notorious against an unknown opponent would probably still sell. Men's featherweight: Josh Emmett vs. Dan Ige A UFC spokesperson didn't follow up on a request for information after initially responding to a CNET inquiry. UFC 264s monster buy rate shows that Conor McGregor has now reached a level of stardom where, seemingly at least, losses, scandals and a downturn in his actual fighting game wont affect how much people want to see him fight. Chandler has fought 23 times for Bellator, a competing M.M.A. Conor McGregor watch: How much did McGregor spend on new watches? Dustin Poirier (born January 19, 1989) is an American professional mixed martial artist. Dustin Poirier beat Conor McGregor for the second time in six months when McGregor badly injured his left ankle in the closing seconds of the first round at UFC 264 on Saturday night. The fight was stopped after the first-round bell when McGregor (22-6) was unable to continue. Arman Tsarukyans bio at the M.M.A. event since last March. The five-round war between the two capped off an incredible night of fights in Atlanta, Georgia, and the judges awarded a unanimous decision victory to Dustin Poirier. 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Poirier knocked out McGregor in the second round. And when she succeeded in fighting at close range, Calderwood would pound her with those knee strikes. Then the fight resumed. Dustin Poirier and The Good Fight Foundation head into 2021 with exciting new goals and endless opportunities to help those in need. The American backed up his Irish counterpart against the fence and delivered a series of powerful hooks, one of which caught the latter clean. Abu Dhabi, which is one of the seven emirates that make up the United Arab Emirates, had been closed to tourists for months, but began easing restrictions in late December. Im telling you, I experienced New York and then I experienced it in Vegas. Farah Hannoun. With Poiriers win, sports betting executives are popping the champagne. After Round 2, Sanchezs coaches begged him not to blow his nose, which Muradov had bloodied with well-timed punches. ET on ESPN2/ESPN+ After three rounds, all three judges awarded the bout to Calderwood, who improves to 15-4, and figures to move up the U.F.C.s flyweight rankings. Arman Tsarukyan of Armenia, riight, showed why he was a big favorite over Matt Frevola, winning a unanimous decision. The future is up in the air but Dana White teased a trilogy bout. The victory by Poirier will surely get him a lightweight title shot, whether against an unretired Khabib Nurmagomedov or for a vacant belt, while McGregors U.F.C. Jan. 18, 2021. Jeff Bottari/USA Today Sports, via Reuters. Here's how to get your freebie. April 28, 2021 10:10 am ET. Poirier won by second-round TKO. It came as no surprise to learn that the show sold hugely on pay-per-view, drawing 1.6m buys. 5 pound-for-pound. McGregor's time away from the sport has seen him announce retirement before backtracking, and also seen him become vocal on the political debates raging in the US. As seen in the tweet above, Trump was escorted through crowds as he attended a UFC match between Conor McGregor and Dustin Poirier. The Greatest UFC fight of all-time - as voted on by YOU! @NateDiaz209 vs @TheNotoriousMMA 2 - UFC 202 - Aug. 20, 2016 #UFC25Years pic.twitter.com/vjdEPwJzMY. According to Newsweek, the original viral video has already been viewed over 500,000 times. The most fascinating thing about UFC 229 was that everyone involved came out as a winner of sorts. Oliveira (31-8, 1 NC) became champion in May with a second-round knockout of Michael Chandler in a fight for a vacant belt after the retirement of unbeaten former champion Khabib Nurmagomedov. President Dana White spoke as though a McGregor win were guaranteed, and mused openly about matching him with Khabib Nurmagomedov, who dominated McGregor in 2018 and who retired after a win in October. Trey Waters won the LFA's welterweight title two weeks ago. For Dustin Poirier, the fact that Conor McGregor has decided to donate to a Louisiana charity even if its not directly to his own is more than enough. Thats so incredible, man, because at the end of the day, helping the community, helping people in need, was the mission and goal from the jump, Poirier said. https://t.co/EDUDwdMTlm pic.twitter.com/P0iwPkgZaX. Round 2: Dustin Poirier stops Conor McGregor. Dustin Poirier took on Justin Gaethje in the main event of a UFC Fight Night in Glendale, Arizona in 2018. People like to blame others. That being said, we thought wed take a look at some of Dustin Poiriers best performances inside the octagon. A video, that has since gone viral, shows Hollywood legend Mel Gibson saluting former President Donald Trump. If you paid to watch tonights main event but cannot get ESPN+ to work, youre not alone. Heavyweight: Augusto Sakai vs. Tai Tuivasa Designed to make shopping easier. Saturday, he was in the UFC for a short-notice debut win over Josh Quinlan. 281 as Adesanya and Pereira fight for the middleweight crown. Whats next? Marina Rodriguez of Brazil knocked out Amanda Ribas in their strawweight bout. Takedown Defense (the % of opponents TD attempts that did not land), Sub. The gym would allow children to earn their membership by maintaining good behavior and good grades in school. Congrats to the @ufc on a well fought 2020! It wasnt a slap in the face. Dustin plans on auctioning off his fight worn gear from UFC 257 on eBay and we will post the link within the week following the fight.. When the rest of the sports world shut down in March because of the coronavirus, U.F.C. An interim title between then-featherweight champion Max Holloway and Dustin Poirier was subsequently booked. Donald Trump was at UFC 264, but it turns out a major production mistake ruined his chance at being on camera. The Diamond opted to accept the more lucrative option and took on the Irish superstar instead of Oliveira. Herb Dean is widely considered to be the best referee in mixed martial arts, especially after John McCarthy, known as Big John, retired a few years ago. For the U.F.C., the idea of Fight Island was born out of its need to find a place to stage bouts with fighters from outside the United States who faced travel restrictions because of the coronavirus pandemic. @LVMPD must investigate & @ICEgov should issue a detainer & expedited removal. Average Submissions Attempted per 15 minutes, The Ultimate Fighter: Team Carwin vs. Dana White Accused Of Illegal Crime In Las Vegas, UFC Fighter Cries And Retires After Loss In Video. Women's flyweight: Gillian Robertson vs. Priscila Cachoeira The sports books kept making the odds worse and worse, and yet bettors continued to back McGregor at those worsening odds. After viewing the viral video, those on Twitter questioned where Gibson stands politically. His attempts to dismiss the organizations role as Purchased the fight on your phone and want to stream on your TV? Its partially intentional., I am politically incorrect, thats true. About as big a single event win as you see.. In a 2017 interview with GQ, McGregor criticised anti-Trump protests in New York City. Pena (10-4), who has won two of her last three, is ranked third at 135 pounds by ESPN. Women's flyweight: Erin Blanchfield vs. Miranda Maverick He responded to Sanchezs pressure with well-timed right hands, and stout defense when Sanchez tried to turn their bout into a wrestling contest. approaches its 30th birthday, it has matured into a big money sports organization. Significant Striking Accuracy, SApM - UFC's more popular fighters make more money depending on the revenue and audience they generate. The incredible fight expectedly made the shortlist for the Fight of the Year contenders for 2020, but ultimately lost out to the women's strawweight title fight between Zhang Weili and Joanna Jdrzejczyk at UFC 248. Chandler, a 34-year-old champion in the Bellator promotion who finally signed with the U.F.C., stalked Hooker for most of their fight before landing a right hand to the body and left to the face that dropped Hooker. Its unclear if payment has been received. In close, shed clinch the 34-year-old Eye and land hard knee strikes to the rib cage. For McGregor, the loss is a major setback as he tries to reassert himself as the U.F.C.s biggest star. Conor McGregor vs Dustin Poirier headlines the main event with 13 bouts on the card. ET See today's front and back pages, download the newspaper, order back issues and use the historic Daily Express newspaper archive. Makhmud Muradov of Uzbekistan beat Andrew Sanchez with big strikes in the third round. However, few people expected it to draw so well on pay-per-view. Dustin Poirier and The Good Fight Foundation head into 2021 with exciting new goals and endless opportunities He was set to take on Tony Ferguson at UFC 254, but the fight got scrapped following a financial disagreement between El Cucuy and the UFC. - Michael Chandler has the knockout of the night (so far) in his U.F.C. found its footing. With names like Conor McGregor, Brock Lesnar, Ronda Rousey and Nate Diaz amongst the highest-drawing fighters to set foot into the promotion, its a fascinating question. Right on his protective cup. McGregor was soon backed up against the cage, and when one of Poiriers punches in a flurry connected, the fight was over. Everyone isnt going to love you all the time.. - SLpM - Date/Time Thumbnail Dimensions User Comment; current: 16:36, 31 October 2011: 254 431 (160 KB) Dustin Poirier; Usage on de.wikipedia.org Dustin Poirier; Liste der Biografien/Poi; Usage on en.wikipedia.org List of people from Louisiana; 1989 in the United States; Its one of the craziest things that youll ever witness if you are at a live fight and the president walks in. All rights reserved. 257 main event against Dustin Poirier, the folks promoting the bout proclaimed that the king was back. I dont want that cloud hanging above it, and I attached it to negativity because of a personal thing going on, and when Im the president and the voice of the foundation, I cant do those type of things. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. Major leagues such as the NFL, NBA, MLB and NHL reportedly pay athletes closer to 50% of gross revenue. They threw together a welterweight bout between McGregor and Nate Diaz, and ended up stunned when the fight which Diaz won in the second round broke the UFCs pay-per-view buy rate record, a figure that stood since 2009s UFC 100 and seemed almost insurmountable. The huge week in US politics coincides with a highly anticipated fight in the UFC (Ultimate Fighting Championship) this Sunday with Conor McGregor taking on Dustin Poirer. It didnt take long for Dustins peers to take notice of the great work done at The Good Fight, prompting them to contribute. When he hopped on Hooker and pummeled him some more, the referee stopped the bout. Dustin Poirier helps make meals for healthcare workers on Easter Sunday. A major upset at UFC 264 turns the tables on the highest paid UFC fighter on the planet. The lightweight title is up for grabs at UFC 269 in Las Vegas on Saturday when Charles Oliveira will make his first defense of the gold against Dustin Poirier in the main event. Michael Chandler dispatched Dan Hooker in less than two minutes in his heavily hyped U.F.C. news site Bloody Elbow. In the week leading up to Conor McGregors U.F.C. Khabib Nurmagomedov was the reigning UFC lightweight champion at the time, but was suspended for his part in the brawl that occurred after he defeated Conor McGregor at UFC 229. The newly crowned interim champion was clearly emotional after the fight, alluding to his turbulent journey en route to the belt. UFC 264 reportedly sells 1.8 million PPV buys globally, second-highest selling card in UFC history (@DamonMartin)https://t.co/nSqBCaEGEc pic.twitter.com/xqhX70tGCV. Small mistake aside, Herb Dean is considered one of the best referees in the sport. debut, but hes no mixed martial arts newbie. He said the two world leaders are "always invited," but he added their attendance is unlikely: "President Trump told me he won't come to the fight because he'd ruin it for us, so he watches on pay-per-view.". #UFC257. Poirier, on the other hand, has been through a gauntlet of fights at lightweight, beating Justin Gaethje, Max Holloway and Dan Hooker and losing to Nurmagomedov, who is undefeated and recently retired. When it comes to donation, Conor didnt donate it to my charity, but its not my money. Fans of the actor and filmmaker are now questioning where Gibson stands politically. I think a person should just look at their own situation, look around them, find out what they wish to do, and seek and go and do that. It was a massive win for us, a PointsBet spokesman told betting news site The Action Network. Here's what we know about the size of the purse and how much athletes actually get to keep. Shop your favorite products and well find the best deal with a single click. Plans to hold an event on Native American tribal land in California in order to bypass state restrictions on large gatherings were abandoned after Gov. did find a more hospitable host, in Florida, the U.F.C.s employees and fighters struggled to follow policies designed to limit the spread of the virus. Significant Strikes Landed per Minute, Str. Early in Round 2 of their flyweight bout, Joanne Calderwood dumped Jessica Eye on her back, and could have pounced. White acknowledged after the fight that a Nurmagomedov comeback was unlikely. He has been a part of 7 Fight of the Night winning bouts in his career, coming out on top in 6 of them. Angelique interned with CNET's News team. The plot twist in the drama is that McGregor has decided to still make a donation just not to Poiriers foundation. When Eye tried to close the distance, Calderwood would land front kicks to the stomach. Simply stunning by @Wmmarz [ Get #UFC257: https://t.co/WIlDviqjgc | #InAbuDhabi | @VisitAbuDhabi ] pic.twitter.com/QwcTMHymg2. On Saturday January 23, Poirier headlines UFC 257 in a highly anticipated rematch against Conor McGregor. UFC on FOX 30 Results: Alvarez vs. Poirier 2. His views were also shared with UFC president Dana White, who backed Mr Trump for president at the 2016 Republican national convention. WWE Raw Champion Marries Ex-Diva In Photo, Trump Drops Schwarzenegger & Martha Stewart Bombshell, Bray Wyatt Return To WWE With Ex-Partner Spoiled, Oscar de la Hoya Warns Jake Paul In Video, Broken Skull Sessions extra: McIntyre, Austin debate cats vs. dogs (Video), First look at new WWE Chronicle: Kevin Owens documentary (Video), Special look at Undertakers retirement at WWE Survivor Series (Video), Goldberg challenges Roman Reigns on WWEs The Bump: Youre Next!. !#UFC229 pic.twitter.com/4rBF7QbRey. Acc. However, Conor McGregor picked Dustin Poirier as his opponent for his long-awaited return to the octagon. Sign up for our newsletter and get every update delivered to your inbox! Gavin Newsom of California asked Disney, according to the M.M.A. Is that Mel Gibson saluting President Trump? Frevola is now 8-2. According to many sources, including the usually-reliable Dave Meltzer, UFC 246s pay-per-view buy rate reached the 1m mark. Early prelims: 6 p.m. He plied his trade in the 145 lbs division for three years before moving up to the lightweight division. The beginning was rocky. Dustin Poiriers wife Jolie Poirier has retweeted someone suggesting Conor McGregor should be arrested forhis violent threats at UFC 264, and that ICE should deport him. An illegal low blow. Main card: 10 p.m. The next time they met, however, was under completely different circumstances. Chandler, an immediate title contender at 155 pounds, improves his record to 22-5, and used his post-fight interview to call out main-eventers McGregor and Poirier, and retired lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov. It landed between Tavaress legs. Joe Rogan also recently revealed why Dustin Poirier was wrong. Forbes, which in May named McGregor theworld's highest paid athlete over the past 12 months, estimated McGregor took home an additional $20 million in UFC 257. Marcin Prachnio of Poland beat Khalil Rountree Jr. in a decision at light heavyweight, even though Rountree landed some big strikes early in the bout. Poiriers next bout would be a rematch against Irish superstar Conor McGregor instead. WebDustin Poirier Zachary Micklewright 0 0 38 6 0 0 0 0 WEC 52: Faber vs. Mizugaki Nov. 11, 2010 KO/TKO 1 0:53 loss. Despite Whites claims that the UFC is an apolitical entity, there are countless examples to the contrary. "We're going to build our own hotel. The prelims take place on ESPN 2 and ESPN+ and 8, and the pay-per-view begins at 10 p.m. on ESPN+ PPV. To attend, fans must have obtained a negative coronavirus test within 48 hours of the beginning of the event, and once inside they must wear masks and follow social distancing guidelines.

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