Michael Chandler dispatched Dan Hooker in less than two minutes in his heavily hyped U.F.C. Now the president is trying to take full advantage of his popularity with influential mixed-martial artists by elevating them into full-blown campaign Conor McGregor watch: How much did McGregor spend on new watches? His views were also shared with UFC president Dana White, who backed Mr Trump for president at the 2016 Republican national convention. Some fans, including U.F.C. Subscribe to ESPN+ to get exclusive live UFC events, weigh-ins and more; Dana White's Contender Series; and more exclusive MMA content. Prelims: 8 p.m. The Boys & Girls Clubs of Acadiana announced on Instagram that it received an unexpected call last week and was informed that McGregor is donating $500,000 to the organization. could be forced to pay out billions of dollars and fundamentally alter its business model. Makhmud Muradov stops Sanchez, then pleads for an Instagram follow. Mr McGregor has also praised Mr Putin, saying in July 2018: "This man is one of the greatest leaders of our time and I was honoured to attend such a landmark event alongside him. "Today was an honour for me, Mr Putin. When it comes to athletes disclosing their earnings from a fight, there isn't a specific distinction between what the UFC gives the athlete versus what the fighters earn from endorsements. President Dana White vowed that he would not be deterred by a pandemic. This is a complete contrast to the likes of Anderson Silva and Tito Ortiz, fighters who were once big draws but saw their selling power slowly erode as the losses began to stack up later in their careers. Conor McGregor and Dustin Poirier saga has reached its conclusion, world's highest paid athlete over the past 12 months, Fight of the Night bonuses, Knockout of the Night, or Submission of the Night, UFC 264: McGregor vs Poirier: When and how to watch. He returned to action in 2020 against Dan Hooker. The filmmaker is recognised for his outspokenness but, until now, Gibson had been somewhat nonchalant surrounding his political views. Express. Commentator Jon Anik speculated that Dean saw something in Ribass eyes that led him to continue the fight. Women's flyweight: Erin Blanchfield vs. Miranda Maverick WebDustin Poirier chokes out bloody Chandler to breathe new life into title bid Sport Live Blog UFC 281. Rhea Ripley Changing Name During WWE Raw? Action begins at 6 p.m. on ESPN+ with early prelims. After viewing the viral video, those on Twitter questioned where Gibson stands politically. A UFC spokesperson didn't follow up on a request for information after initially responding to a CNET inquiry. held 41 events in 2020, just one fewer than the 42 it held in 2019. Political correctness to me is just intellectual terrorism. , "You know what it is in there. Want CNET to notify you of price drops and the latest stories? Poirier simply looked to be on another level to Notorious in that second fight, and so it came as no real surprise when Diamond also defeated McGregor in their third meeting, albeit after a nasty injury to the Irishman. Except Poirier, 32, of Lafayette, La., beat the Irish superstar McGregor to the punch, knocking him out in the second round and forcing McGregor and the U.F.C. Of course, the event itself turned out to be an outright classic, ending with a melee in the octagon after Khabib submitted McGregor in the fourth round. Former interim lightweight champion Dustin Poirier explains that peace exists among MMA fighters despite political differences and various walks of life. Michael Chandler may have been making his U.F.C. Dustin Poirier knocked out Conor McGregor early Sunday in Abu Dhabi on the Ultimate Fighting Championships first pay-per-view card of 2021. Purchased the fight on your phone and want to stream on your TV? In another circumstance the move might constitute a tactical error but Calderwood, a Muay Thai kickboxing expert, was reluctant to break the rhythm that had her winning the fight. Watch the prelims on ESPN2 and ESPN+ and early prelims on ESPN+. I still stand by everything that happened.. Sanchez, 32, a former college wrestler, pressed forward as instructed but Muradov, a strong and long-limbed striker from Uzbekistan, was nowhere near tired. Michael Chandler, right, made quite the impression in his first U.F.C. Marina Rodriguez thought she stopped her opponent. The main card aired on pay-per-view following prelims on ESPN2 and early prelims on ESPN+. Is that Mel Gibson saluting President Trump? Latest updates for Adesanya vs Pereira & Poirier vs Chandler in New York A video, that has since gone viral, shows Hollywood legend Mel Gibson saluting former President Donald Trump. There was an even bigger winner than Dustin Poirier: Sports betting companies. Since then, he's blown that number out of the water, and no other UFC fighter has seen close to the amount of money he has. Joe Rogan also recently revealed why Dustin Poirier was wrong. [INSIGHT], White said: Trump is a fighter and I know he will fight for this country.". 3 and McGregor No. On paper, Poirier had a style that should have given Nurmagomedov problems. 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. The Good Fight also aspires to open a youth boxing gym near where Dustin grew up. The proceeds from Dustins UFC 257 fight kit will go directly toward The Good Fights current goal to provide transportation and tutoring for the children at The Boys & Girls Club of Acadianas six locations. Dustin Poirier (born January 19, 1989) is an American professional mixed martial artist. McGregor is the most marketable fighter in U.F.C. 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Main card: 10 p.m. In the week leading up to Conor McGregors U.F.C. 1 155-pounder and No. Likewise, in raising his profile, Poirier increased his earnings potential by defeating McGregor in a high-profile bout. The Notorious had won the duos first bout back in 2014 and Poirier was eager to avenge that loss. 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. When the rest of the sports world shut down in March because of the coronavirus, U.F.C. Download the ESPN App | WatchESPN | TV schedule. McGregor vs Poirier 3: Is the fight still on? THERES A NEW KING IN THE LIGHTWEIGHT DIVISION!@MikeChandlerMMA put the division on notice after his debut win at #UFC257 pic.twitter.com/UTBc1TdDsK. 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.. pays a lesser percentage of its revenues to its athletes than other professional sports organizations in the United States whose players are represented by unions. He managed to catch a couple of Poiriers kicks, but wasnt able to convert them into a takedown or any other advantage. Referee Herb Dean during a fight in Jacksonville, Fla., in May. If any fans really believe the UFC will look to slash McGregors pay or move him down the card any time soon, they should probably think again. - The TKO victory earned Dustin Poirier a Performance of the Night bonus. Jolie retweeted a tweet sent directly to Las Vegas Police calling for an investigation. It was a high five because the people in the community are gonna win., Sign up for the MMA Junkie newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning. Men's bantamweight: Raulian Paiva vs. Sean O'Malley Dustin Poirier helps make meals for healthcare workers on Easter Sunday. That's why, in McGregor's second fight with Poirier, McGregor made more money than his opponent, despite losing.. organization, twice winning its lightweight championship. #UFC257. He cant just wave back like a normal human?, Somebody else took to Twitter to write: So crazy how I thought he was awesome back in the 80s. Disappointing to see Mel Gibson salute Trump at an event, but we don't know all the facts. Michael Chandler strikes a blow for fighters not in the U.F.C. McGregor was badly knocked out by Dustin Poirier at UFC 257 just six months before UFC 264 and so despite plenty of fans picking him to win their third bout, the truth is that it was always unlikely. Dustin Poirier avenged his 2014 TKO loss to Conor McGregor, finishing him in Long gone are the years when the UFC struggled to draw big money on pay-per-views, with the promotions shows now regularly drawing buy rates over a million. The Poiriers also hope to host a 5K Unity Run in 2021, bringing the community together to support local businesses, artists, musicians and foundations. McGregors rivalry with Nate Diaz had surpassed everyones expectations, but UFC 202 had drawn 1.6m pay-per-view buys. 281 as Adesanya and Pereira fight for the middleweight crown. But like all referees, hes made his share of curious decisions, and the nonstoppage after Marina Rodriguez dropped Amanda Ribas with a right hand is one of them. We were getting ready to show him right between the co-main and main events, I think you remember that we showed OBJ. Jasen Vinlove/USA Today Sports, via Reuters. Millions of people tuned in to see Poirier take revenge on the Irishman by knocking him out in the second round. But the Irishmans star power simply cannot be underestimated at this stage. The Notorious returned to action this January at UFC 257, facing old rival Dustin Poirier, who hed originally defeated back in 2014. The TKO victory earned Dustin Poirier a Performance of the Night bonus. An illegal low blow. In total the U.F.C. The shot was Carloss best of the night, but there was one problem. 257: McGregor. Former Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) interim Lightweight kingpin, Dustin Poirier, will look to settle his trilogy opposite the biggest name in mixed martial ET on ESPN+. ET on ESPN+ PPV 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. A large majority of these athletes are on contract with the UFC. Women's flyweight: Gillian Robertson vs. Priscila Cachoeira THE NEW KID ON THE BLOCK HAS DONE IT. It didnt take long for Dustins peers to take notice of the great work done at The Good Fight, prompting them to contribute. Nobody couldve seen UFC 229 increase that number by another 800k. Men's featherweight: Josh Emmett vs. Dan Ige And anyway, a guy can slip up once. Before McGregor fought Khabib Nurmagomedov in 2018, Dana White controversially said President Trump and Vladimir Putin were invited to the bout. Everyone isnt going to love you all the time.. The first round was as action-packed as they come. As seen in the tweet above, Trump was escorted through crowds as he attended a UFC match between Conor McGregor and Dustin Poirier. Poirier, the winner by technical knockout, made $1,021,000 -- $1 million to show up and $21,000 fight week incentive pay, says The Sports Daily. Women's bantamweight championship: Amanda Nunes (c) vs. Julianna Pena In 2021, McGregor made a disclosed $5 million for losing against Poirier. Some of the fighters that have donated their fight kits to The Good Fight include: Khabib Nurmagomedov, Max Holloway, Cub Swanson, Allen Jouban, Eryk Anders, Brendan Allen and Sabah Homasi. However, Poirier came back strong and dominated the next three rounds en route to a unanimous decision victory. Photo by Stephane Cardinale - Corbis/Corbis via Getty Images, Explained (Season 3) | Official Trailer | Netflix, https://i.ytimg.com/vi/WgFlpw7eD40/hqdefault.jpg, Is 7-Eleven still giving free Slurpees? This was historic, largely because it was the first streaming-only ESPN+ pay-per-view to reach that number. It established American and international home bases, in Las Vegas and Abu Dhabi, alternating several weeks of fights between the two locations. I respect it. It is the first time spectators have been allowed at a U.F.C. 2023 CNET, a Red Ventures company. Dustin Poirier and The Good Fight Foundation head into 2021 with exciting new goals and endless opportunities to help those in need. The public callout resulted in a Twitter spat between the two, in which McGregor said he grew suspicious because he never received plans for the money. McGregor even threatened to cancel their UFC 264 trilogy bout on July 10 because of how Poirier called his character into question. Nunes (21-4) has won 12 fights in a row, including seven title defenses at bantamweight and featherweight. Theres nothing like it. Follow our live coverage of U.F.C. But thats one of the things in my career and my life: When I make mistakes, I can own up to them and learn and try to be more mature and grow. But I didnt say anything untrue. 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. 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. UFC President Dana White recently spoke to TMZ Sports and talked about why Donald Trump was not shown during the UFC 264 broadcast. Former UFC athlete Cung Le, as well as other former UFC athletes, have sued the UFC, accusing it of operating as a monopoly., According to several reports and an ongoing lawsuit, it was found that the athletes typically receive only20% of the gross revenue the UFC brings in. Then the Conor fight ended up ending in the 2nd round so we never got a chance. - vowed to defy the coronavirus. He plied his trade in the 145 lbs division for three years before moving up to the lightweight division. Dustin Poirier, right, kicks Conor McGregor during a UFC 264 lightweight bout Saturday in Las Vegas. The lightweight fighters, both 32, were each making a case for a title bout at 155 pounds. ET Its possible, but as we have no confirmation of this. 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. 257, meaning the newly built Etihad Arena on Abu Dhabis Yas Island will be about 10 percent full. Complete fighter breakdown for Dustin Poirier ahead of his Lightweight main event match this Saturday (Jan. 23, 2021) at UFC 257 on "Fight Island" in Abu Dhabi. This was the fight that solidified Poirier's status as one of the elite lightweights in the world. Middleweight: Andre Muniz vs. Eryk Anders ET Yoooooo!!! He has gained a significant amount of popularity for his extremely likable personality, charitable ventures, entertaining style of fighting and victories of high-level opposition. https://t.co/EDUDwdMTlm pic.twitter.com/P0iwPkgZaX. The 5 biggest selling pay-per-views in UFC history. Possibly the footage is out of context. However, that wild press conference clearly piqued the interest of casual fans, and UFC 202 ended up drawing a monstrous 1.6m buys on pay-per-view, completely overshadowing their first clash and smashing the UFCs buy rate record in the process. Early prelims: 6 p.m. McGregor easily defeated Poirier back in 2014 and has had the better career, but since a loss to Khabib Nurmagomedov in 2018 he hasnt had a competitive fight. Dustin "The Diamond" Poirier is the current #1 ranked UFC Lightweight and #5 pound-for-pound fighter with a professional MMA record of 28-wins, 6-losses, and 1-no-contest. Poirier is a former interim UFC Lightweight Champion and holds a black belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu. Naturally, the UFC capitalized on that and booked an instant rematch, hoping that fans would buy into the narrative that McGregor and Diaz had unfinished business. 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. Heavyweight: Augusto Sakai vs. Tai Tuivasa Jan. 18, 2021. However, few people expected it to draw so well on pay-per-view. debut. Dustin "The Diamond" Poirier is the current #2 ranked UFC Lightweight and #7 pound-for-pound fighter with a professional MMA record of 28-wins, 7-losses, and 1 Poiriers next bout would be a rematch against Irish superstar Conor McGregor instead. 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. As of May 9, 2022, he is #2 in the UFC lightweight rankings and as of January 24, 2023, he is #12 in the UFC men's pound-for-pound rankings. Raimondi's legitimate questions: Lesnar back in the UFC? Unsurprisingly though, his lengthy absence didnt affect his drawing power. In his post-fight interview with Joe Rogan, Poirier said: Watch both fighters post-fight interview below: Poll : Will Dustin Poirier beat Charles Oliveira? !#UFC229 pic.twitter.com/4rBF7QbRey. Takedown Defense (the % of opponents TD attempts that did not land), Sub. 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; Dustin Poirier knocked out Conor McGregor early Sunday in Abu Dhabi on the Ultimate Fighting Championships first pay-per-view card of 2021. He is a former Interim UFC Lightweight Champion. Their first bout at UFC 211 in May 2017 was ruled Conor McGregor wins UFC bout in 40 seconds and fans are knocked out, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. It came as no surprise to learn that the show sold hugely on pay-per-view, drawing 1.6m buys. He revealed that UFC 246 had actually drawn 1.353m pay-per-view buys, pushing it into fifth place on this list and making it the best-selling UFC event of the year. She retweeted, Lifetime @UFC ban for @TheNotoriousMMA. Joanne Calderwood is moving up the flyweight rankings. Sign up for our newsletter and get every update delivered to your inbox! Significant Striking Accuracy, SApM - But over the summer, the U.F.C. My apology was more for me because I felt like I attached my foundation, something that me and wife worked so hard to get where its at, to something negative, Poirier told ESPN. The American backed up his Irish counterpart against the fence and delivered a series of powerful hooks, one of which caught the latter clean. We both know. MY GOODNESS! Dustin Poirier said after the fight that he should be the lightweight champion. The event was the second that the promotion has contested in Calgary, following UFC 149 in July 2012.. A lightweight rematch between former two-time Bellator Lightweight Champion and former UFC Lightweight Champion Eddie Alvarez and Dustin Poirier was the main event of the card. Simply stunning by @Wmmarz [ Get #UFC257: https://t.co/WIlDviqjgc | #InAbuDhabi | @VisitAbuDhabi ] pic.twitter.com/QwcTMHymg2. 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. The future is up in the air but Dana White teased a trilogy bout. Saturday, he was in the UFC for a short-notice debut win over Josh Quinlan. We'll be completely self-sufficient," UFC President Dana White said in an interview with reporters in August about a 10-acre land purchase. - The consensus going into the bout was that it would deliver a Fight of the Year contender, and it did not disappoint. found its footing. What does that mean for the size of the purse? Then Chandler scrambled to the top of the fence and did a back flip, placing himself in more danger than Hooker ever did. We will persevere and continue the fight.. Holloway was the betting favorite going into the bout. Despite Whites claims that the UFC is an apolitical entity, there are countless examples to the contrary. UFC 269 expert picks: Who has the edge in the title fights? Average Submissions Attempted per 15 minutes, The Ultimate Fighter: Team Carwin vs. "UFC Calgary headliner Dustin Poirier aims to donate 500 backpacks to local schoolchildren". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved October 20, 2018. ^ Lott, Thomas (September 7, 2019). "UFC 242: Khabib Nurmagomedov honors Dustin Poirier, takes shot at Conor McGregor in post-fight interview". Sporting News. Retrieved September 9, 2019. 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. McGregor reportedly wanted to fight on multiple occasions that year, but the COVID-19 pandemic put an end to those ideas, forcing him out for another year. McGregor looked strong and aggressive in the first round, but Poirier overwhelmed him in the second with leg kicks and a barrage of punches that crumpled McGregor to the ground. 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. The idea started when Dustin and Jolie were packing up fight memorabilia and realized that instead of holding on to boxes full of hand wraps and shorts, they could auction off the fight-worn gear for proceeds that could go toward making a difference in the lives of people in Louisiana and around the world. She is No. His interests outside of wrestling include films, books and soccer. Fight night settled it: Tsarukyan is from Armenia. UFC fighters can also earn supplemental income from incentives throughout the night. Early in the first round, Amanda Ribas, the betting favorite, dumped underdog Marina Rodriguez on her back, then spent the next few minutes grinding her opponent into the canvas, the fight unfolding the way bettors figured it would. 257 main event against Dustin Poirier, the folks promoting the bout proclaimed that the king was back. But Tsarukyan, a 5-foot-7 pit bull of a fighter, spent the final round stalking, tackling and mauling Frevola on the way to a unanimous decision win. ESPN2/ESPN+, 8 p.m. In what was an amicable lead-up to their UFC 257 rematch in January, McGregor promised to donate $500,000 to Poiriers Good Fight Foundation. event since last March. The Louisiana native has developed a reputation for being a hard-working and gritty fighter, whos had to go through the darkest of trenches in his quest for gold. UFC 264 is set for Sat., July 10 in Las Vegas. Hooker, a 30-year-old New Zealander nicknamed The Hangman, didnt pose much danger to Chandler while the fight lasted. Tavares, who broke a two-fight losing streak, won a unanimous decision, with two judges scoring the fight 30-27, and a third scoring it 29-28. Poirier, 32, is trying to bounce back from a third-round submission defeat to Charles Oliveira at UFC 269 in his attempt to become the undisputed lightweight titleholder. 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Dustin Poirer and Max Holloway had crossed paths once before in the UFC, back when the former was a featherweight. The newly crowned interim champion was clearly emotional after the fight, alluding to his turbulent journey en route to the belt. UFC's more popular fighters make more money depending on the revenue and audience they generate. Its like, Trump, out!". WebBackground. A post shared by Boys & Girls Clubs of Acadiana (@bgcacadiana), Boys & Girls Clubs of Acadiana received an unexpected call last week and are humbled to share that @thenotoriousmma is donating $500,000 to impact youth in South Louisiana by supporting our upcoming 2021 Summer Camp and ongoing health and recreation activities in our 6 Club sites. Whats next? news site Bloody Elbow, and headlining fights like a scheduled welterweight championship bout between Kamaru Usman and Gilbert Burns had to be scrapped because one of the fighters tested positive. With Poiriers win, sports betting executives are popping the champagne. approaches its 30th birthday, it has matured into a big money sports organization. Im telling you, I experienced New York and then I experienced it in Vegas. Men's flyweight: Kai Kara-France vs. Cody Garbrandt Welterweight: Geoff Neal vs. Santiago Ponzinibbio He said they had spoken and that Nurmagomedov had told him: Dana, be honest with yourself.. Thanks to Victory in Vegas, a 2001 UFC event, standout names have steadily returned to Vegas for sellout events. Two title fights headline the final UFC pay-per-view of 2021. Early in Round 2 of their flyweight bout, Joanne Calderwood dumped Jessica Eye on her back, and could have pounced. 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. 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. Makhmud Muradov of Uzbekistan beat Andrew Sanchez with big strikes in the third round. A tight first round could have gone either way as both fighters enjoyed moments of success in the first five minutes. Joanne Calderwood of Scotland is moving up in the flyweight division following a win over Jessica Eye. Similar to the UFC, the Nevada State Athletic commission doesn't officiallyrelease fighter purse information. McGregor returns to the Octagon for the first time in a year his last fight was in January 2020, defeating Donald Cerrone. 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. The U.F.C. In the co-main event, two-division champ Amanda Nunes will defend her bantamweight belt against Julianna Pena. I was in New York when all of that was going down, the protests in New York with the Trump thing. This was a fight that he was never likely to win, a fight backed up by a less-than-stellar undercard and one wed only seen six months prior, and it still drew ridiculous numbers. It landed between Tavaress legs. Dustin Poirier and Conor McGregor seemed to be fairly evenly matched. debut, and then he risked everything. About as big a single event win as you see.. A highly anticipated rematch like this was expected to make millions of dollars for the winner -- and even the loser. 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. Khabib Nurmagomedov confirms whether he will attend Poirier v McGregor, Conor McGregor discusses potential retirement and makes Khabib claims, Conor McGregor trounced by Ronda Rousey as UFC's highest-earning star.

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