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Amanda Nunes Reveals What Happened When Dustin Poirier Landed a Jab on Her

Amanda Nunes thought she was just getting in a quick sparring session with Dustin Poirier. However, that plan didn’t last long. While gearing up for her 2017 title fight against Valentina Shevchenko, ‘The Lioness’ was asked to warm up with the elite lightweight at American Top Team (ATT).

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Dustin Poirier thinks two former UFC stars are backing wrong Deiveson Figueiredo vs Payton Talbott pick

Dustin Poirier did not see eye to eye with two former UFC fighters when it comes to the UFC 332 co-main event involving Deiveson Figueiredo and Payton Talbott.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / October 2

Jorge Masvidal and Dustin Poirier in full agreement over Natalia Silva vs Wang Cong prediction for UFC 332

Jorge Masvidal and Dustin Poirier have both shown where they stand on the UFC 332 headline showdown between Natalia Silva and Wang Cong on Saturday. Salt Lake City’s Delta Center will host the latest major UFC event and the UFC women’s flyweight championship will be on the line in the five-round main event.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / September 29

Jorge Masvidal and Dustin Poirier agree on UFC’s No 1 P4P king as Justin Gaethje is snubbed from top three

Neither Jorge Masvidal nor Dustin Poirier included lightweight champion Justin Gaethje in their top three pound-for-pound UFC fighters right now. Justin Gaethje finally captured the title that had eluded him since he first signed for Dana White’s MMA organization after he ascended to the top of the lightweight division.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / September 29

Poirier On Harrison's Path To Nunes Upset

Dustin Poirier says takedowns will determine whether Kayla Harrison can submit Amanda Nunes when the two bantamweights meet for the title at UFC 334 on Nov.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / September 29

Dustin Poirier, Jorge Masvidal Reveals Why TUF 34 Fighter Flopped His Way to DQ Win

Things got seriously weird at The Ultimate Fighter 34 finale, and now Dustin Poirier and Jorge Masvidal are adding even more fuel to the controversy. The fight ended with a bizarre finish that saw Ilimbek Akylbek score a disqualification win after taking a knee that appeared to be illegal.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / September 29

Dustin Poirier and Jorge Masvidal make immediate prediction for Sean Strickland vs ‘technical’ opponent

Former MMA stars Dustin Poirier and Jorge Masvidal have both reacted to Sean Strickland teasing his next UFC opponent inside the octagon. Sean Strickland captured the UFC middleweight championship for the second time in his MMA career after his superb showing against Khamzat Chimaev at UFC 328.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / September 29

Poirier Calls Out TUF 34 Winner's 'Flop'

Dustin Poirier accused the TUF 34 bantamweight winner of faking his response to the illegal knee that handed him the title. Ilimbek Akylbek Uulu claimed the season championship when Mehemmedali Osmanli was disqualified for landing a knee to a grounded opponent 2:19 into the opening round at UFC Vegas 121 in Las Vegas.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / September 26

Dustin Poirier claims Amanda Nunes vs Kayla Harrison winner will all ‘come down’ to one UFC 334 factor

Dustin Poirier has now revealed where he currently stands on the potential outcome of Amanda Nunes’ hotly anticipated comeback fight against Kayla Harrison at UFC 334.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / September 25

Dustin Poirier and Jorge Masvidal both in full agreement about Ciryl Gane vs Josh Hokit prediction

Dustin Poirier and Jorge Masvidal have now revealed their early verdicts on the upcoming encounter between Ciryl Gane and Josh Hokit at UFC 334 in November.

MMA News / The Body Lock / September 12

Watch: Handcuffed UFC Star Dustin Poirier Demands Officers Fight Him One-on-One

Newly released bodycam footage shows Dustin Poirier’s arrest from earlier this summer The handcuffed former UFC star challenged officers to remove his

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / August 14

Watch Khabib telling Dustin Poirier he ‘taught’ Islam Makhachev a lot seconds after he tapped out

New behind-the-scenes footage has shown the aftermath of Islam Makhachev’s penultimate lightweight fight. The current UFC welterweight champion is preparing for his return in Philadelphia this Saturday.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / August 13

Dustin Poirier: Here’s why Islam Makhachev’s UFC streak is ‘more impressive’ than Anderson Silva’s

Islam Makhachev could make history at UFC 330. The reigning welterweight champion shares the record for the longest winning streak in UFC history with Anderson Silva, with both having accumulated runs of 16 straight victories.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / August 12

Poirier On Machado Garry's Path To Upset Makhachev

Dustin Poirier sees one path to victory for Ian Machado Garry when the Irish welterweight challenges Islam Makhachev for the title Saturday night at UFC 330.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / August 6

Dustin Poirier Takes a Page Out of Conor McGregor’s Book as UFC Legend Opens Up on Struggles Before Arrest

Dustin Poirier has finally begun making public appearances again following his infamous arrest at Atlanta Airport in late June. Although it may take time for ‘The Diamond’ to put the controversy completely behind him, it is encouraging to see him getting back to what he does best.

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MMA News / Bloody Elbow / August 5

Dustin Poirier’s UFC Vegas 120 role may have guaranteed a win for Mateusz Gamrot: ‘I’ll be immortal’

‘The Diamond’ will be in town for his longtime teammate’s next UFC outing. Before attention turns to Islam Makhachev’s title defense at UFC 330 in Philadelphia, the Octagon is back inside the Meta Apex for a key clash between top lightweights this Saturday.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / August 5

Dustin Poirier set for UFC broadcast return after arrest left post-fighting career ‘up in the air’

Dustin Poirier will be back in the analyst chair this weekend at the Meta Apex. The likes of Sean Strickland have come to Poirier’s defense in recent months, though the current middleweight champion did criticize him at first.

MMA News / UFC on ClutchPoints / July 23

UFC veteran Dustin Poirier lost lucrative sponsorship after public drinking arrest

Last month in Jun. 2026, former UFC fighter Dustin Poirier got arrested at Atlanta airport. Following the arrest, Poirier publicly addressed the recent unfortunate incident and how he wants to conduct himself in the future.

MMA News / MMA Weekly / July 22

Dustin Poirier confirms Bud Light dropped him after drunken airport arrest

Former UFC interim lightweight champion Dustin Poirier's Father's Day arrest cost him a major sponsorship deal. "The Diamond" was removed from a flight and arrested at an Atlanta airport for public intoxication.

MMA News / Larry Brown Sports / July 22

Dustin Poirier calls sponsor’s product ‘poison’ after contract termination

Down goes at least one sponsor for former UFC interim lightweight champion Dustin Poirier. In a recent appearance on “The Ariel Helwani Show,” Poirier revealed that his deal with Bud Light was terminated following his controversial airport incident in June.

MMA News / Athlon Sports / July 22

Dustin Poirier Apologizes for Using Racial Slur During Arrest

Former UFC lightweight interim champion Dustin Poirier appeared on "The Ariel Helwani Show" on Tuesday, July 21, in an interview that centered around the fallout from his arrest for public drunkenness at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.

MMA News / The Spun / July 21

UFC Star Dustin Poirier Lost Major Sponsor After Airport Arrest

Former UFC star Dustin Poirier is still dealing with the blowback from his arrest in Atlanta, Georgia. Poirier was arrested at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport in late June after hostile interactions with airline staff and police.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / July 21

Dustin Poirier Urges Michael Chandler to Quit Amid His Own Retirement Woes

When they are active, fighters are able to handle and absorb the deadliest of punches and kicks. But once they retire and leave that life, an itch can become unbearable.

MMA News / Athlon Sports / July 6

Dustin Poirier Reveals How Family Struggles Led to His Arrest on Father's Day

Former UFC interim lightweight champion Dustin Poirier opened up about his recent arrest for public drunkenness in a candid interview on The Diary of a CEO podcast.

MMA News / UFC on ClutchPoints / June 24

Dustin Poirier admits he needs ‘help’ after public intoxication arrest

Just days after getting arrested at Atlanta airport, former UFC fighter Dustin Poirier has opened up publicly about the recent unfortunate incident that went down and how he wants to go ahead from there.

MMA News / Athlon Sports / June 23

Dustin Poirier's Arrest Footage Reveals Confrontation with Police at Atlanta Airport

A new video has been released of Dustin Poirier’s arrest on Father’s Day from police bodycam footage released by the Atlanta Police Department. The video shows Poirier being arrested outside a gate at the Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport and threatening to fight the arresting officer while also cursing at airport workers.

MMA News / Dice City Sports / June 22

UFC Legend Dustin Poirier Arrested for Public Drunkenness in Georgia

Former UFC lightweight title challenger Dustin Poirier was arrested Sunday night in Georgia on a charge of public drunkenness. According to online court records.