See today's front and back pages, download the newspaper, order back issues and use the historic Daily Express newspaper archive. He has also claimed 5 Performance of the Night bonuses during his time in the UFC. Boo!, Anyone see Mel Gibson salute Trump last night at the UFC PPV? It is a style that often rubs fans and media the wrong way, yet it has made him hugely popular with a legion of fans that share his ideological and political views. 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. debut in the co-main event via first-round knockout over contender Dan Hooker. Dustin Poirier has been a part of the UFC since 2011. 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 the buildup to the election in the US, McGregor tweeted a message of support to the country. THE NEW KID ON THE BLOCK HAS DONE IT. I see a lot of people that want to attach negativity and say that that was a slap in the face, this and that stuff. The Ultimate Fighting Championship company is at the center of a billion-dollar industry, so you'd expect the athletes to make a large sum of the money. But I didnt say anything untrue. When it comes to donation, Conor didnt donate it to my charity, but its not my money. The gym would allow children to earn their membership by maintaining good behavior and good grades in school. Significant Strikes Landed per Minute, Str. Plenty of U.F.C. WebDustin Poirier chokes out bloody Chandler to breathe new life into title bid Sport Live Blog UFC 281. 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. Dana White Accused Of Illegal Crime In Las Vegas, UFC Fighter Cries And Retires After Loss In Video. THERES A NEW KING IN THE LIGHTWEIGHT DIVISION!@MikeChandlerMMA put the division on notice after his debut win at #UFC257 pic.twitter.com/UTBc1TdDsK. Latest updates for Adesanya vs Pereira & Poirier vs Chandler in New York Please check your email for a confirmation. Despite Whites claims that the UFC is an apolitical entity, there are countless examples to the contrary. The beginning was rocky. It helps that the UFC's headquarters is also located in Las Vegas.. Purchase the PPV here. 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. Avg. 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 bout that ensued was an instant classic as the two Americans went to war for 4 rounds before Poirier ultimately finished Gaethje. UFC's more popular fighters make more money depending on the revenue and audience they generate. - Late in Round 2, @BradTavares blasted Carlos Junior with a right hand Stream #UFC257 on ESPN+ https://t.co/r6bT8qKFgn pic.twitter.com/k7v37g4Nu3. Michael Chandler may have been making his U.F.C. The Irish fighter didn't back either candidate, although he had previously been very supportive of Mr Trump. 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. 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He came to suffocate American lightweight Matt Frevola, dragging him to the mat seconds after the opening bell, then body slamming him moments later. Be the first one to comment on this story. It landed between Tavaress legs. vowed to defy the coronavirus. Click on a date/time to view the file as it appeared at that time. It established American and international home bases, in Las Vegas and Abu Dhabi, alternating several weeks of fights between the two locations. Like other sports that eventually resumed competition, keeping the coronavirus out has proved impossible. Dustin Poirier knocked out Conor McGregor early Sunday in Abu Dhabi on the Ultimate Fighting Championships first pay-per-view card of 2021. The TKO victory earned Dustin Poirier a Performance of the Night bonus. fighters are dealing with technical difficulties too: Whats going on with the PPV @danawhite @ufc. Then Rodriguez landed another home run of a right hand and Dean waved the fight off before Ribas, standing but barely conscious, could absorb more damage. To say it was a surprise to hear that the two welterweights had outdrawn McGregor would be an understatement. McGregor was guaranteed $30 million prior to the fight but ended up walking away with a reported $85 million, Forbes said. But over the summer, the U.F.C. 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. But Nurmagomedov showed that he is not an easy puzzle to solve, even when news site Bloody Elbow. future is now a lot more uncertain. Today, Dustin Poirer is one of the biggest and most recognizable stars in the sport. Death threats are a crime or moral turpitude @StateDept should remove ESTA eligibility and VISA.. Happy Holidays!We are excited to announce that for our next goal we will be teaming up with The Boys & Girls Club of Acadiana! Dustin Poirer and Max Holloway had crossed paths once before in the UFC, back when the former was a featherweight. Michael Chandler has the knockout of the night (so far) in his U.F.C. An illegal low blow. It came as no surprise to learn that the show sold hugely on pay-per-view, drawing 1.6m buys. Incredible!I am honoured to secure their highest PPV of the year with McGregor Vs Cerrone.Congrats Donald, and also on his double submission win last night. Conor McGregor of Ireland punches Dustin Poirier in a lightweight fight during the UFC 257 event in January. The UFC also holds TV contracts that at one time were worth an estimated $1 billion. "I'm gutted." Men's featherweight: Ryan Hall vs. Darrick Minner Download the ESPN App | WatchESPN | TV schedule. That's why, in McGregor's second fight with Poirier, McGregor made more money than his opponent, despite losing.. 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. "Today was an honour for me, Mr Putin. From a distance Calderwood, a 34-year-old Scot who now lives in Las Vegas, landed long-range punches and kicks. Makhmud Muradov of Uzbekistan beat Andrew Sanchez with big strikes in the third round. From when I used to auction eBay stuff before I had the foundation, whenever we used to do small things in the community. 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. The Poiriers also hope to host a 5K Unity Run in 2021, bringing the community together to support local businesses, artists, musicians and foundations. But the Irishmans star power simply cannot be underestimated at this stage. 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. We will persevere and continue the fight.. Chandler has fought 23 times for Bellator, a competing M.M.A. According to Justin Gaethje, Dustin Poirier turned down an opportunity to coach Season 31 of "The Ultimate Fighter" against him. McGregor said he was gutted by the loss. Its partially intentional., I am politically incorrect, thats true. Dustin Poiriers wife Jolie Poirier has retweeted 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. The Diamond was severely hampered by the powerful calf kicks that Gaethje was throwing. Find out how here. Dustin Poirier moved back into title contention with the win over Hooker. 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. 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. Dustin Poirier said after the fight that he should be the lightweight champion. The victory improves Tsarukyans record to 15-2. Millions of people tuned in to see Poirier take revenge on the Irishman by knocking him out in the second round. held 41 events in 2020, just one fewer than the 42 it held in 2019. Tsarukyan closes the preliminary bouts with a decision win. In total the U.F.C. It was a massive win for us, a PointsBet spokesman told betting news site The Action Network. At most sports books McGregor opened at around a -180 favorite, meaning a bettor would have to bet $180 on him to win $100. 2023 CNET, a Red Ventures company. 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. The Diamond opted to accept the more lucrative option and took on the Irish superstar instead of Oliveira. Pay per view records expected. Rodriguez improves her record to 12-1-2, while Ribas, 27, falls to 10-2. And anyway, a guy can slip up once. The UFC's top five most-viewed PPV fights all featured McGregor in the main event. He showed incredible heart and toughness to power through the crippling calf-kicks and knocked out The Highlight in one of the most memorable fights in the history of the lightweight division. SLpM - 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. We'll be completely self-sufficient," UFC President Dana White said in an interview with reporters in August about a 10-acre land purchase. Everyone isnt going to love you all the time.. 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. So in the second, when Ribas waded in close, looking to engage, Rodriguez popped her with a straight right hand. Sanchez, 32, a former college wrestler, pressed forward as instructed but Muradov, a strong and long-limbed striker from Uzbekistan, was nowhere near tired. There's also FightCenter, which offers live updates for every UFC card. Watch the prelims on ESPN2 and ESPN+ and early prelims on ESPN+. He said: I feel youre in charge of your own situation. However, The Sports Daily reported McGregor made $5,011,000from the bout -- $5 million to show up and $11,000 as fight week incentive pay. 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. Theres nothing like it. 6 in the ESPN men's pound-for-pound rankings and No. Im glad peoples true characters have been revealed., @MelGibsonFilms can salute whomever he chooses just as I can choose to NEVER spend another dime of my hard earned money on anything he makes or stars in! Its impossible to put it ahead of UFC 246 in the bigger picture once again confirming McGregors status as the biggest star in the promotion. 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. We were getting ready to show him right between the co-main and main events, I think you remember that we showed OBJ. 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. ET on ESPN2/ESPN+ Action begins at 6 p.m. on ESPN+ with early prelims. Watch the PPV and all other fights on ESPN+: Get ESPN+ here. Gavin Newsom of California asked Disney, according to the M.M.A. Thank you, Conor, for helping to ensure that our kids have what they need to grow and thrive this summer!. Late in Round 1, Brazilian grappler Antonio Carlos Junior nailed Hawaiian striker Brad Tavares with a knee that landed hard. That meant Carloss best shot of the night wouldnt count, but Tavares most effective blows did. @TheGoodFightFDNhttps://t.co/dCzEgnsKk7 pic.twitter.com/2p2NrmjrY7. Dustin Poirier, right, kicks Conor McGregor during a UFC 264 lightweight bout Saturday in Las Vegas. It has given us a completely different outlook on how we can use our platform to positively impact, and influence others to do the same., For more information on The Good Fight Foundation, what it does and how you can contribute please visit: TheGoodFightGroup.com. Mr Trump may well be keeping one eye on the McGregor fight this weekend, as he congratulated the Irishman after his last victory. A major upset at UFC 264 turns the tables on the highest paid UFC fighter on the planet. Fight night settled it: Tsarukyan is from Armenia. 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? Michael Chandler strikes a blow for fighters not in the U.F.C. 3 in the Conor McGregor and Dustin Poirier saga has reached its conclusion in the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, with McGregor suffering a loss thanks to a freak leg break in the dying seconds of the first round.. President Dana White vowed that he would not be deterred by a pandemic. - - Dustin Poirier took on Justin Gaethje in the main event of a UFC Fight Night in Glendale, Arizona in 2018. A new presidential administration could mean more scrutiny for the U.F.C., whose president Dana White spoke on behalf of his friend Donald Trump at two different Republican National conventions and even invited Trump to a fight in 2019. Is that Mel Gibson saluting President Trump? I find that really scary, and I wont be intimidated into changing my mind. Round 2: Dustin Poirier stops Conor McGregor. Two title fights headline the final UFC pay-per-view of 2021. Follow our live coverage of U.F.C. But when it comes to fighters' take-home pay, the situation gets complicated fast. Holloway was the betting favorite going into the bout. Didnt happen. 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. Oliveira, who has won nine fights in a row, is No. White acknowledged after the fight that a Nurmagomedov comeback was unlikely. 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. By Gavin Porter, On Twitter @PorterUFCNews 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.". When Rodriguez pounced to finish the fight, referee Herb Dean moved in and appeared to tap Rodriguez, which could have signaled an end to the fight. You'll now receive the top MMA Junkie stories each day directly in your inbox. Whats next? Poirier threw heavy leg kicks at McGregors lead-leg throughout the bout, and the cumulative damage was apparent in the second round. 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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. McGregor vs Poirier 3: Is the fight still on? The whole place stands up and everybodys got their phones. 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. That fight is just one of two title bouts on the card at T-Mobile Arena. Significant Strike Defence (the % of opponents strikes that did not land), TD Avg. 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. Conor McGregor vs Dustin Poirier headlines the main event with 13 bouts on the card. Middleweight: Andre Muniz vs. Eryk Anders The Notorious returned to action this January at UFC 257, facing old rival Dustin Poirier, who hed originally defeated back in 2014. Lafayette native Dustin Poirier will face Conor McGregor in a UFC 257 event on Saturday night. 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. 2 in the lightweight top 10. Following the retirement of then-UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov, the UFC identified Dustin Poirier and Charles Oliveira as the frontrunners to compete for the vacant belt. The American backed up his Irish counterpart against the fence and delivered a series of powerful hooks, one of which caught the latter clean. 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. 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. The win gives Poirier an easy path to a belt (the lightweight champion, Khabib Nurmagomedov, declared his retirement in October). Apart from Gibson and Trump, who are making huge headlines, the UFC match saw a crowd of star-studded attendees. Men's featherweight: Josh Emmett vs. Dan Ige What does that mean for the size of the purse? ", 5 best Dustin Poirier performances in the UFC. Prelims: 8 p.m. 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. #UFC257. Dustin Poirier avenged his 2014 TKO loss to Conor McGregor, finishing him in 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. 10 in the world at 155 pounds. 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. One person tweeted: Of course Mel Gibson would dramatically salute Donald Trump.. 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. But a big reason for its prosperity is under a direct threat. Angelique interned with CNET's News team. When Ronda Rosey earned her highest disclosed purse, it tied with McGregor's highest at the time, which was then $3 million. Hooker, a 30-year-old New Zealander nicknamed The Hangman, didnt pose much danger to Chandler while the fight lasted. 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. I still stand by everything that happened.. The first entry on this list comes with a slight caveat. Men's bantamweight: Raulian Paiva vs. Sean O'Malley #2 UFC 264: Poirier vs. McGregor 3 (2021) 1.8m pay-per-view buys Conor McGregor's third fight with Dustin Poirier reaffirmed his status as the UFC's top drawing One eagle-eyed Delivered Wednesdays. Its unclear if payment has been received. In the same fight, Poirier made $1 million. To watch Dustins fight with McGregor, order UFC 257 on PPV here. When the rest of the sports world shut down in March because of the coronavirus, U.F.C. Poirier knocked out McGregor in the second round. Jolie retweeted a tweet sent directly to Las Vegas Police calling for an investigation. MY GOODNESS! Sort of. Major leagues such as the NFL, NBA, MLB and NHL reportedly pay athletes closer to 50% of gross revenue. Average Takedowns Landed per 15 minutes, TD Def. Sign up for our newsletter and get every update delivered to your inbox! Unsurprisingly though, his lengthy absence didnt affect his drawing power. The Good Fight Foundation: Making A Difference. approaches its 30th birthday, it has matured into a big money sports organization. In 2021, McGregor made a disclosed $5 million for losing against Poirier. Fight of the Night bonuses, Knockout of the Night, or Submission of the Nightcan all add to the athlete's total payout., Though the popularity of the UFC has been steadily increasing, the athletes aren't taking home a bigger percentage of the fight's total revenue. could be forced to pay out billions of dollars and fundamentally alter its business model. Justin Gaethje has developed a reputation for being - as Joe Rogan puts it - the most violent man in the most violent sport. ESPN+ PPV, 10 p.m. 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. Dustin Poirier and Conor McGregor seemed to be fairly evenly matched. Its the peoples money. 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. Here's what we know about the size of the purse and how much athletes actually get to keep. The Irishmans right calf was compromised two minutes into the second round as Poirier picked up the pace. Women's flyweight: Gillian Robertson vs. Priscila Cachoeira ET The Good Fight Foundation will not lose sight of the goal no matter what is happening. On Saturday January 23, Poirier headlines UFC 257 in a highly anticipated rematch against Conor McGregor. , McGregor is a special exception and earns considerably more than other UFC athletes. Dustin Poirier's last fight was against Conor McGregor at UFC 264. Poirier won the fight via first-round TKO (doctor stoppage). Dustin Poirier is scheduled to fight Charles Oliveira at UFC 269 for the UFC Lightweight Championship That Chandler could stop Dan Hooker, the sixth ranked fighter in one of the U.F.C.s most stacked division, proves that. 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. When Conor McGregor returned to MMA in 2020 following two years away and shellacked Donald Cerrone at UFC 246, he instantly regained any luster hed lost in his defeat to Khabib Nurmagomedov. https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2021/04/dustin-poirier-conor-mcgregor-donating-to-different-charity-is-ok, threatened to cancel their UFC 264 trilogy bout, apologizing for taking personal matters public, Twitter reacts to Mike Perry's TKO of Luke Rockhold, faceoff with Conor McGregor at BKFC 41, Eddie Alvarez def. In the week leading up to Conor McGregors U.F.C. Michael Chandler dispatched Dan Hooker in less than two minutes in his heavily hyped U.F.C. An awkward pause ensued. 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. After Round 2, Sanchezs coaches begged him not to blow his nose, which Muradov had bloodied with well-timed punches. Saturday, he was in the UFC for a short-notice debut win over Josh Quinlan. Referee Herb Dean during a fight in Jacksonville, Fla., in May. Marina Rodriguez of Brazil knocked out Amanda Ribas in their strawweight bout. 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. Then Chandler scrambled to the top of the fence and did a back flip, placing himself in more danger than Hooker ever did. Dustin Poirier and The Good Fight Foundation head into 2021 with exciting new goals and endless opportunities to help those in need. Additionally, he established himself as the clear No.1 contender to Khabib Nurmagomedovs throne. , "You know what it is in there. event since last March. The duo squared off in the main event of UFC 236. McGregor promised hed knock Poirier out in less than 60 seconds. Conor McGregor wins UFC bout in 40 seconds and fans are knocked out, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. Lightweight championship: Charles Oliveira (c) vs. Dustin Poirier Let me tell you what, massive f*** up by my production team, but ya know, its live TV and these things happen. 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. 3 and McGregor No. During pre-fight hype, U.F.C. Simply stunning by @Wmmarz [ Get #UFC257: https://t.co/WIlDviqjgc | #InAbuDhabi | @VisitAbuDhabi ] pic.twitter.com/QwcTMHymg2. - Nunes (21-4) has won 12 fights in a row, including seven title defenses at bantamweight and featherweight. The only sporting company on the planet to come through the entire year! [INSIGHT], White said: Trump is a fighter and I know he will fight for this country.". Jeff Bottari/USA Today Sports, via Reuters. Raimondi's legitimate questions: Lesnar back in the UFC? Commentator Jon Anik speculated that Dean saw something in Ribass eyes that led him to continue the fight. However, when it came to the end of 2020, Notorious shone new light on things. A large majority of these athletes are on contract with the UFC. Small mistake aside, Herb Dean is considered one of the best referees in the sport. 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. A bill that would regulate mixed martial arts much like boxing was introduced in Congress in 2016, but went nowhere. Then the Conor fight ended up ending in the 2nd round so we never got a chance. The judges scored the contest 48-47, 48-47 and 48-46 in favor of Poirier. Incredibly, UFC 251 the first show to take place on Fight Island, headlined by Kamaru Usman and Jorge Masvidal reportedly drew 1.3m pay-per-view buys. Donald Trump's four years as commander-in-chief come to an end today as Joe Biden prepares for inauguration. It didnt take long for Dustins peers to take notice of the great work done at The Good Fight, prompting them to contribute. It is the first time spectators have been allowed at a U.F.C. 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. ESPN+, 6 p.m. #4. 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. Frevola landed some flurries of his own, and even opened a cut in Tsarukyans hairline with a hard punch. The Boys & Girls Club of Acadiana provides youth with a safe and impactful environment focusing on academic success, healthy lifestyles and leadership. 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