As seen in the tweet above, Trump was escorted through crowds as he attended a UFC match between Conor McGregor and Dustin Poirier. Dustin Poirier crushed Conor McGregor with a right hand in the face halfway through the second round, knocking McGregor to the ground and leading to a stoppage and a victory seconds later. But when it comes to fighters' take-home pay, the situation gets complicated fast. Acc. I dont know why people would think that or where they would get that from, but the charity wins at the end of the day, so its great. The Irish fighter didn't back either candidate, although he had previously been very supportive of Mr Trump. But White did say a third fight between Poirier and McGregor was very much possible a prospect Poirier raised in the octagon after his win. But by late in the round Poirier looked tired and McGregor still looked fast and explosive. "I'm gutted." The Good Fight Foundation: Making A Difference. Men's featherweight: Ryan Hall vs. Darrick Minner The plot twist in the drama is that McGregor has decided to still make a donation just not to Poiriers foundation. pic.twitter.com/CJN7a2FuZg. Theres always a trilogy when you got 1-1, White said. approaches its 30th birthday, it has matured into a big money sports organization. ), The money that funds the UFC comes from multiple sources. The TKO victory earned Dustin Poirier a Performance of the Night bonus. WebDustin Poirier chokes out bloody Chandler to breathe new life into title bid Sport Live Blog UFC 281. However, when RDA went down with a broken foot, the promotion was forced to scramble. There is also the question of Conor McGregors legal troubles, and whether they could prematurely end the career of the U.F.C.s biggest draw. A right hand dropped Carlos late round two, and the 33-year-old landed several more decisive blows in the third, as Junior labored in vain to turn their fight into a grappling match. That Chandler could stop Dan Hooker, the sixth ranked fighter in one of the U.F.C.s most stacked division, proves that. Cant order, Yo @ufc whats going on with the PPV? McGregor said immediately after the fight that hed like to compete more often in 2021, but a big-money rematch with Nurmagomedov seems less likely than ever, and an immediate shot at the vacant lightweight title also seems remote. The U.F.C. UFC on FOX 30 Results: Alvarez vs. Poirier 2. People like to blame others. held 41 events in 2020, just one fewer than the 42 it held in 2019. McGregor vs Poirier 3: Is the fight still on? Saturday, T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas, NV One eagle-eyed THE NEW KID ON THE BLOCK HAS DONE IT. One person tweeted: Of course Mel Gibson would dramatically salute Donald Trump.. Men's flyweight: Kai Kara-France vs. Cody Garbrandt 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. Significant Striking Accuracy, SApM - Should the fighters win, the U.F.C. Conor McGregor vs Dustin Poirier headlines the main event with 13 bouts on the card. Jolie retweeted a tweet sent directly to Las Vegas Police calling for an investigation. SLpM - He is a former Interim UFC Lightweight Champion. Strangely enough, at first, it didnt feel like they did. Sort of. is a monopoly that illegally suppresses their wages. Round 2: Dustin Poirier stops Conor McGregor. Gaethje and Poirier were among the top 5 fighters in the UFCs lightweight division, with both fighters looking to edge closer to a title shot. Whats next? Charles Oliveira makes his first UFC lightweight championship defense, against Dustin Poirier, and double champion Amanda Nunes puts her women's bantamweight title on the line against Julianna Pena. Here are just some of The Good Fights contributions to the community in 2020: Life is a fight, and we have to stay positive during the good and bad times, Dustin told UFC.com. Reportedly, Justin Bieber, Jared Leto, Dave Chappelle, Miles Teller, and Steve Aoki made an appearance, amongst many others. After Round 1, Andrew Sanchezs coaches told him to keep pressing because his opponent, Makhmud Muradov, was already fatiguing. Dustin Poirier, right, kicks Conor McGregor during a UFC 264 lightweight bout Saturday in Las Vegas. 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. UFC President Dana White recently spoke to TMZ Sports and talked about why Donald Trump was not shown during the UFC 264 broadcast. 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. When the U.F.C. The show was yet another reminder of McGregors insane star power, but it was also a sign that Poiriers own status as a drawing card was beginning to grow. #UFC257. However, official buy rate numbers were never released. Dustin Poiriers wife Jolie Poirier has retweeted Significant Strikes Landed per Minute, Str. Be the first one to comment on this story. #UFC257. 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. Harrison Carter has been a huge pro wrestling fan since 2002, and it's been his first love ever since then. I was in New York when all of that was going down, the protests in New York with the Trump thing. The 34-year-old is a powerful wrestler-boxer who enjoyed three lightweight title reigns while amassing a 21-5 record overall. Despite being outstruck by Holloway, Poirier landed the harder shots and ultimately caused more damage to his opponent. UFC 202 didnt seem to be garnering the hype that the first meeting between the two did, and many hardcore fans felt that both men had jumped the shark when they caused chaos at a pre-fight press conference by hurling cans of energy drink at one another. We want to help bridge the gap in academic success by providing transportation & tutoring for all 6 of their locations in 2021! However, when it came to the end of 2020, Notorious shone new light on things. 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. McGregor tweeted: "Phenomenal President. DUSTIN POIRIER HAS DONE IT! MY GOODNESS! Middleweight: Andre Muniz vs. Eryk Anders OHHHHH MY KHABIB DROPS MCGREGOR!!! It has worked. A bill that would regulate mixed martial arts much like boxing was introduced in Congress in 2016, but went nowhere. Poirier was coming off his win over Dan Hooker, while Oliveiras last performance was a complete domination of Tony Ferguson. @LVMPD must investigate & @ICEgov should issue a detainer & expedited removal. Its unclear if payment has been received. After Round 2, Sanchezs coaches begged him not to blow his nose, which Muradov had bloodied with well-timed punches. Reports now coming out suggest that UFC 264 which took place this past weekend drew a massive 1.8m pay-per-view buys, making it the second biggest-selling show in UFC history. To outlast and outclass Justinn Gaethje in the manner that he did was a huge feather in his cap and he established himself as a championship-caliber fighter. On Saturday January 23, Poirier headlines UFC 257 in a highly anticipated rematch against Conor McGregor. I find that really scary, and I wont be intimidated into changing my mind. President Dana White, who was seated near the octagon, to ask why White doesnt follow him on Instagram. Donald Trump was at UFC 264, but it turns out a major production mistake ruined his chance at being on camera. Purchased the fight on your phone and want to stream on your TV? But a big reason for its prosperity is under a direct threat. 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. Im not an expert what am I qualified to talk about?, He continued: Its alright. It wasnt a slap in the face. Like other sports that eventually resumed competition, keeping the coronavirus out has proved impossible. fight after starring in the rival promotion Bellator. The TKO victory earned Dustin Poirier a Performance of the Night bonus. Conor McGregor was a heavy betting favorite going into the fight, which meant a good night for sports books. When it comes to donation, Conor didnt donate it to my charity, but its not my money. He has been a part of 7 Fight of the Night winning bouts in his career, coming out on top in 6 of them. We showed OBJ, then it was supposed to go to David Spade, 2 Chainz, and then the president, and we had some kinda glitch in the truck. He returned to action in 2020 against Dan Hooker. But Nurmagomedov showed that he is not an easy puzzle to solve, even when He seemed an instant away from stopping the fight before pulling out, awkwardly trying to step out of the way after hed gotten in too close to the fighters. The biggest selling pay-per-view in the history of the promotion remains 2018s UFC 229, which saw Khabib Nurmagomedov defend his lightweight title against former champion Conor McGregor, the UFCs biggest-ever drawing card. Political correctness to me is just intellectual terrorism. Donald Trump's four years as commander-in-chief come to an end today as Joe Biden prepares for inauguration. Fight night settled it: Tsarukyan is from Armenia. Be the first one to comment on this story. This was historic, largely because it was the first streaming-only ESPN+ pay-per-view to reach that number. The UFC also holds TV contracts that at one time were worth an estimated $1 billion. The lightweight fighters, both 32, were each making a case for a title bout at 155 pounds. The first round was as action-packed as they come. DON'T MISSDustin Poirier backed to upset Conor McGregor at UFC 257[INSIGHT]Conor McGregor: Holloway banned from replacing Poirier at UFC 257[ANALYSIS]Conor McGregor watch: How much did McGregor spend on new watches? According to Newsweek, the original viral video has already been viewed over 500,000 times. The second round in particular was undoubtedly one of the best rounds of the year. ET Rhea Ripley Changing Name During WWE Raw? See today's front and back pages, download the newspaper, order back issues and use the historic Daily Express newspaper archive. Takedown Defense (the % of opponents TD attempts that did not land), Sub. 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. Conor McGregor news: McGregor supported Trump, Conor McGregor news: McGregor will fight for the first time in a year, Ivanka Trump 'insulted' Donald in row over Joe Biden, Melania Trump furious at Donald's 'futile' election denial, Conor McGregor news: McGregor will fight Poiret, Conor McGregor news: He branded Trump the 'GOAT President', Conor McGregor news: White also backed Trump, Khabib Nurmagomedov snubs Conor McGregor fight invitation at UFC 257, Everything McGregor has said on Khabib, Paul and UFC 257, Dustin Poirier backed to upset Conor McGregor at UFC 257, Conor McGregor: Holloway banned from replacing Poirier at UFC 257. Here's how to get your freebie. Men's bantamweight: Raulian Paiva vs. Sean O'Malley THERES A NEW KING IN THE LIGHTWEIGHT DIVISION!@MikeChandlerMMA put the division on notice after his debut win at #UFC257 pic.twitter.com/UTBc1TdDsK. Poiriers next bout would be a rematch against Irish superstar Conor McGregor instead. Is that Mel Gibson saluting President Trump? Dustin Poirier took on Justin Gaethje in the main event of a UFC Fight Night in Glendale, Arizona in 2018. He said: I feel youre in charge of your own situation. Now the president is trying to take full advantage of his popularity with influential mixed-martial artists by elevating them into full-blown campaign It landed between Tavaress legs. With people across the globe struggling in 2020, The Good Fight stepped up, finding a way to carry out several of the foundations goals despite setbacks caused by COVID-19. Well, if UFC 246 was projected to draw 1m pay-per-view buys, and it actually drew 1.3m, could UFC 251 have hit a higher mark than that? No easy feet. 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. This was the fight that solidified Poirier's status as one of the elite lightweights in the world. Def. If you paid to watch tonights main event but cannot get ESPN+ to work, youre not alone. Its like, Trump, out!". https://www.espn.com/mma/fighter/_/id/2506549/dustin-poirier 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. Joe Rogan also recently revealed why Dustin Poirier was wrong. Instead, McGregor offered to donate directly to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Acadiana in Poiriers hometown of Lafayette, an organization that Poiriers Good Fight Foundation has worked with in the past. We both know. In the week leading up to Conor McGregors U.F.C. Then the Conor fight ended up ending in the 2nd round so we never got a chance. 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. Chad Mendes at BKFC 41: Best photos, Mike Perry def. 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. In close, shed clinch the 34-year-old Eye and land hard knee strikes to the rib cage. According to Justin Gaethje, Dustin Poirier turned down an opportunity to coach Season 31 of "The Ultimate Fighter" against him. 10 in the world at 155 pounds. It came as no surprise to learn that the show sold hugely on pay-per-view, drawing 1.6m buys. Apart from Gibson and Trump, who are making huge headlines, the UFC match saw a crowd of star-studded attendees. Provided years worth of transitional car seats for families in need, Provided over a thousand warm meals for healthcare workers and first responders, Donated to several non-profits, including the Lebanon Red Cross following the explosion in Beirut, Donated infant necessities to mothers displaced during Hurricane Laura, Provided tools and supplies to assist with the clean-up of hurricane debris in Lake Charles, Hosted a fundraising event to raise money for St. Judes Research Hospital, Donated toys and clothing to The Hub Lafayette. Right on his protective cup. 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In the McGregor vs. Poirier fight at UFC 257 earlier this year, McGregor made a disclosed $5 million, despite losing. While the UFC prides itself on putting the best fights possible together in order to find out who the best fighter in the world is, the truth is that like any promotion; the UFC is also focused on drawing money. On paper, Poirier had a style that should have given Nurmagomedov problems. Gavin Newsom of California asked Disney to intervene. Quite possibly the USA Goat. She retweeted, Lifetime @UFC ban for @TheNotoriousMMA. Sign up for our newsletter and get every update delivered to your inbox! Poirier knocked out McGregor in the second round. ET And when she succeeded in fighting at close range, Calderwood would pound her with those knee strikes. Avg. 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. 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. 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. Chandler has fought 23 times for Bellator, a competing M.M.A. That meant Carloss best shot of the night wouldnt count, but Tavares most effective blows did. The Diamond opted to accept the more lucrative option and took on the Irish superstar instead of Oliveira. To the UFC and mixed martial arts fighters, Las Vegas is considered to be the "fight capital of the world." The only sporting company on the planet to come through the entire year! We are aware of an issue impacting some fans ability to access to tonights PPV event and are working to resolve it as quickly as possible, a Disney spokesman said in a statement. Everyone isnt going to love you all the time.. However, the show which was headlined by a welterweight clash between Conor McGregor and Donald Cerrone was seemingly overtaken in surprising fashion later in 2020. Former interim lightweight champion Dustin Poirier explains that peace exists among MMA fighters despite political differences and various walks of life. Even on contract, athletes can earn money from pay-per-view purchases, ticket sales, closed circuit, commercial, other "PPV Event" revenue, merchandising, licensing and sponsorships.. He has also claimed 5 Performance of the Night bonuses during his time in the UFC. McGregor said he was gutted by the loss. Arman Tsarukyans bio at the M.M.A. But according to bettors, there was an obvious overwhelming favorite for U.F.C. Farah Hannoun. With Poiriers win, sports betting executives are popping the champagne. The 5 biggest selling pay-per-views in UFC history. vowed to defy the coronavirus. Please logout and login again. ET on ESPN+ PPV Theres nothing like it. Mr Trump may well be keeping one eye on the McGregor fight this weekend, as he congratulated the Irishman after his last victory. Please logout and login again. Already a huge superstar in his native Russia, UFC 229 catapulted Khabib into worldwide stardom, and the next two shows he headlined were reportedly big hits on pay-per-view. The gym would allow children to earn their membership by maintaining good behavior and good grades in school. In 2021, there is no doubt that most of the best fighters in the world compete in the U.F.C., but that doesnt mean there arent great ones in Bellator, One Championship or elsewhere. By Gavin Porter, On Twitter @PorterUFCNews Having the foundation and seeing the difference it has made in so many peoples lives has been extremely rewarding, the Poiriers said. Mar 28, 2023 Dustin Poirier, second from left, attended a fundraiser in May to help raise money for Peyton Murphy, center, who is battling bone cancer. 3 years ago Dustin Poirier-Eddie Alvarez 2 went down: Justin Gaethje vs Dustin Poirier face-off | WEIGH-IN | UFC on FOX, Cub Swanson, James Vick, and other UFC Fighters live tweeting the Dustin Poirier vs Justin Gaethje fight is pure gold , One of the best rounds you'll see all year! WebBackground. Dustin Poirer and Max Holloway had crossed paths once before in the UFC, back when the former was a featherweight. Makhmud Muradov of Uzbekistan beat Andrew Sanchez with big strikes in the third round. His relentless pressure and combination striking proved to be too much for Alvarez, who eventually crumbled in the second round. Two title fights headline the final UFC pay-per-view of 2021. In the same fight, Poirier made $1 million. However, Poirier came back strong and dominated the next three rounds en route to a unanimous decision victory. Rodriguez improves her record to 12-1-2, while Ribas, 27, falls to 10-2. Pay per view records expected. Poirier threw heavy leg kicks at McGregors lead-leg throughout the bout, and the cumulative damage was apparent in the second round. Its our mission to not only help, but be a voice to those in need. The move prompted Rodriguez to stop fighting and walk away as if she had won. Poirier and McGregor squared off in the main event of UFC 257 on Fight Island in Abu Dhabi. Michael Chandler dispatched Dan Hooker in less than two minutes in his heavily hyped U.F.C. UFC 196 was initially supposed to see UFC featherweight champion Conor McGregor move up to challenge UFC lightweight champion Rafael dos Anjos. 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. Khabib, on the other hand, saw his star power increase dramatically after his win over Notorious.. Boo!, Anyone see Mel Gibson salute Trump last night at the UFC PPV? #UFC264 https://t.co/QEqa0p2cOn. But there wasnt much ambiguity about his fight night strategy. When Eye tried to close the distance, Calderwood would land front kicks to the stomach. He plied his trade in the 145 lbs division for three years before moving up to the lightweight division. His interests outside of wrestling include films, books and soccer. April 28, 2021 10:10 am ET. 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. Welterweight: Geoff Neal vs. Santiago Ponzinibbio Thats what life is about, and thats what fighting is about, but looking back on it, I felt bad for attaching my charity to a negative energy like that, and I shouldnt have done that. Lightweight championship: Charles Oliveira (c) vs. Dustin Poirier Thank you and congratulations on an amazing World Cup.". 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. Frevola is now 8-2. What more can we say! @TheGoodFightFDNhttps://t.co/dCzEgnsKk7 pic.twitter.com/2p2NrmjrY7. 2 in the lightweight top 10. 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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. McGregor is -- by leaps and bounds -- the UFC's greatest draw. Jan. 18, 2021. That being said, we thought wed take a look at some of Dustin Poiriers best performances inside the octagon. In one of the most hotly contested elections in modern times, Democratic nominee Joe Biden defeated current president Donald Trump in the 2020 U.S. The beginning was rocky. 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. Middleweight: Jordan Wright vs. Bruno Silva Mr Trump's term has ended with chaos after the outgoing president challenged the election results and the US Capitol was stormed by his supporters, leading to five deaths amid the riots. history, fighting for the first time in 53 weeks, and figured to use a win over Poirier to catapult him into a year of big fights and big paydays. 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. And midway through Round 3, a counter right hand from Muradov wobbled Sanchez. To date, his biggest payout wasn't a UFC match but the boxing match in which he fought Floyd Mayweather. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. He has years of writing experience for all things pro wrestling. 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. That crowd noise you hear isnt piped in. 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.