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Islam Makhachev vs. Dustin Poirier early odds, date: UFC 302

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[ Share this article share tweet text email link on Facebook on Twitter via text message on LinkedIn via email https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2024/04/ufc-302-islam-makhachev-vs-dustin-poirier-odds-date-what-to-know April 16, 2024 8:45 pm ET Islam Makhachev’s pleas for a return to competition were answered with a UFC 302 lightweight title defense against Dustin Poirier this summer. Islam Makhachev vs. Dustin Poirier preview … Read more

Makhachev & McGregor return, more

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[ Share this article share tweet text email link on Facebook on Twitter via text message on LinkedIn via email https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2024/04/ufc-discussion-conor-mcgregor-islam-makhachev-state-of-lightweight-division April 16, 2024 6:30 pm ET On the latest episode of “Spinning Back Clique,” the panel reacts to the big things happening in the UFC’s lightweight division. At UFC 300, UFC CEO Dana White … Read more

UFC, PFL, Bellator fights announced from April 8-15

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[ Share this article share tweet text email link on Facebook on Twitter via text message on LinkedIn via email https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/lists/ufc-news-bellator-pfl-matchup-roundup-fight-announcements-april-15-2024 April 15, 2024 2:45 pm ET MMA fight announcements are hard to follow. With so many outlets and channels available, it’s nearly impossible to organize. But here at MMA Junkie, we’ve got your back. … Read more

MMA Junkie’s Knockout of the Month for March 2024: Vinicius Oliveira

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[ Share this article share tweet text email link on Facebook on Twitter via text message on LinkedIn via email https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/lists/mma-junkies-knockout-of-the-month-for-march-vinicius-oliveiras-flying-knee-nets-extra-100k April 1, 2024 10:15 pm ET With another action-packed month of MMA in the books, MMA Junkie looks at the best knockouts from March 2024: Here are the five nominees, listed in chronological order, … Read more

Islam Makhachev vs. Dustin Poirier ‘no-lose situation’

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[ Daniel Cormier believes the UFC matching up Islam Makhachev and Dustin Poirier would be a win-win situation. Based on availability, UFC lightweight champion Makhachev suggested Poirier for his next title defense. Justin Gaethje, Charles Oliveira and Arman Tsarukyan are all competing at UFC 300 on April 13, which is what steered Makhachev (25-1 MMA, 14-1 … Read more

Charles Oliveira unbothered by Makhachev’s callout of Poirier

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[ Charles Oliveira isn’t too worked up about UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev angling for Dustin Poirier. Oliveira (34-9 MMA, 22-9 UFC) meets Arman Tsarukyan at UFC 300 on April 13, in what was declared a No. 1 contender bout. On the same night, Justin Gaethje defends his BMF title against Max Holloway. But with … Read more

UFC champ Islam Makhachev’s coach ‘all for’ Dustin Poirier fight

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[ Javier Mendez likes the idea of UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev fighting Dustin Poirier next. Makhachev (25-1 MMA, 14-1 UFC) wants to return in June. With top lightweights Justin Gaethje, Charles Oliveira and Arman Tsarukyan tied up with fights at UFC 300 on April 13, Makhachev suggested Poirier – even though he doesn’t think … Read more

UFC champ Islam Makhachev jibes ‘permanent contender’ Dustin Poirier

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[ UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev clapped back at Dustin Poirier. Makhachev (25-1 MMA, 14-1 UFC) told MMA Junkie he’s open to defending his title against Poirier at UFC 302 on June 1, even though he doesn’t think he’s deserving. Poirier rebounded from his knockout loss to Justin Gaethje at UFC 291 by taking out … Read more

Saint Denis’ staph infection revelation a bad look

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[ Dustin Poirier thinks Benoit Saint Denis should have kept quiet about his staph infection. After Poirier (30-8 MMA, 22-7 UFC) knocked out Saint Denis in the second round at UFC 299 earlier this month, the Frenchman revealed that he entered the fight with staph infection on his forehead, which he says hampered his performance. … Read more

Dustin Poirier reacts to Islam Makhachev title shot comment

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[ Dustin Poirier doesn’t really care what Islam Makhachev thinks about his worthiness as a UFC lightweight title contender – he just wants the shot. Following Poirier’s (30-8 MMA, 22-7 UFC) thrilling knockout finish of Benoit Saint Denis at UFC 299 this month, reigning 155-pound champion Makhachev (25-1 MMA, 14-1 UFC) told MMA Junkie he … Read more