“It never crossed my mind that I would be fighting for the BMF belt” – Dustin Poirier stated that he has a soft spot for the championship
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“It never crossed my mind that I would be fighting for the BMF belt” – Dustin Poirier stated that he has a soft spot for the championship

Since the inception of the BMF belt, the majority of fans have shared a negative outlook on the title, but Dustin Poirier is not one of them. The veteran Dustin Poirier recently stated that he has a soft spot for the championship and expects to get it wrapped around his waist next time out. ‘The…

No.4-ranked UFC lightweight Beneil Dariush gives his prediction for the UFC 291 BMF title fight between Dustin Poirier and Justin Gaethje
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No.4-ranked UFC lightweight Beneil Dariush gives his prediction for the UFC 291 BMF title fight between Dustin Poirier and Justin Gaethje

No.4-ranked UFC lightweight Beneil Dariush gave his thoughts on the UFC 291 main event, which is the rematch between Dustin Poirier and Justin Gaethje. Dariush will face the man that beat both Poirier and Gaethje, Charles Oliveira, in the co-main event of the next pay-per-view, UFC 289. In an interview with Michael Bisping and Anthony…

MMA community goes nuts after Errol Spence vs. Terence Crawford announced for same day as ‘BMF’ title clash Dustin Poirier vs. Justin Gaethje 2
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MMA community goes nuts after Errol Spence vs. Terence Crawford announced for same day as ‘BMF’ title clash Dustin Poirier vs. Justin Gaethje 2

Errol Spence vs. Terence Crawford and Dustin Poirier vs. Justin Gaethje 2 will share a date. Combat sports fans are in for quite the treat on July 29th. The boxing world erupted in applause on Thursday as the news broke of the highly-anticipated clash between Terence Crawford and Errol Spence. After months of back-and-forths between…

Legendary referee ‘Big’ John McCarthy details where Justin Gaethje may have success in Dustin Poirier rematch at UFC 291
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Legendary referee ‘Big’ John McCarthy details where Justin Gaethje may have success in Dustin Poirier rematch at UFC 291

As his nickname suggests, Justin Gaethje produces highlights every time he steps into the cage, but he’ll likely have a tough time gaining revenge on Dustin Poirier next time out. Despite being well-versed in most areas of mixed martial arts, ‘Big’ John McCarthy believes ‘The Highlight’ has an obvious key to victory. The two previously…

“Knockout in the second round”: Dustin Poirier predicted the outcome of the Conor McGregor vs. Michael Chandler fight
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“Knockout in the second round”: Dustin Poirier predicted the outcome of the Conor McGregor vs. Michael Chandler fight

Dustin Poirier doesn’t think Conor McGregor vs. Michael Chandler will last long inside the Octagon when the fight takes place. Dustin Poirier holds wins over both Chandler and McGregor, with his fight against Chandler coming at UFC 281 last November. He defeated McGregor in back-to-back fights in 2021 to earn himself a lightweight title shot…

Dustin Poirier shared his prediction on Nate Diaz vs. Jake Paul on August 5
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Dustin Poirier shared his prediction on Nate Diaz vs. Jake Paul on August 5

While Dustin Poirier is one of the leading names set for the UFC’s blockbuster summer schedule, the former interim lightweight champion is intrigued by a matchup set for outside the Octagon. A week after “The Diamond” runs it back with Justin Gaethje with the ‘BMF’ title on the line at UFC 291, a man whom he’s…

Special Announcement from UFC President Dana White | MAY 16, 2023 | Everything you need to know
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Special Announcement from UFC President Dana White | MAY 16, 2023 | Everything you need to know

Dana White has once again taken to social media to announce some huge matchups for UFC 291, which is set to be headlined by a substantial Dustin Poirier vs. Justin Gaethje rematch. The event will see the promotion return to Salt Lake City, Utah for what can only be described as a card-of-the-year contender. ‘The Diamond’ met…

Islam Makhachev makes sarcastic remark in response to UFC booking Dustin Poirier vs Justin Gaethje 2 for the Vacant BMF Title
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Islam Makhachev makes sarcastic remark in response to UFC booking Dustin Poirier vs Justin Gaethje 2 for the Vacant BMF Title

Islam Makhachev doesn’t seem impressed with the idea of Dustin Poirier and Justin Gaethje going head-to-head for the honorary BMF title. UFC president Dana White recently announced the exciting lightweight matchup as the headlining fight of UFC 291 on July 29 in Salt Lake City. The ‘Baddest Motherf**ker’ or the ‘BMF’ title is a celebratory…

Justin Gaethje sees Dustin Poirier as a logical next fight in his pursuit of gold, thinks he can KO Islam Makhachev
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Justin Gaethje sees Dustin Poirier as a logical next fight in his pursuit of gold, thinks he can KO Islam Makhachev

Justin Gaethje says Dustin Poirier ‘obvious choice’ for next fight, thinks he can KO Islam Makhachev. Gaethje (24-4 MMA, 7-4 UFC) snapped Rafael Fiziev’s winning streak earlier this month at UFC 286 in London and is looking to re-enter the title picture. A rematch with Poirier is on Gaethje’s mind, as he looks to avenge his 2018 TKO…

Dustin Poirier decided to chime in, indicating his intention to be Islam Makhachev’s next opponent
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Dustin Poirier decided to chime in, indicating his intention to be Islam Makhachev’s next opponent

It didn’t take long for Islam Makhachev to get a response from Dustin Poirier after calling for his next challenger. With almost every top-ranked fighter in the 155-pound division booked for a fight, it seems the No.2-ranked Poirier is free and eager for a scrap with Makhachev, the UFC lightweight champion. After the 31-year-old Dagestani…