The Notorious one has accepted a UFC bout against Lafayette native Dustin "The Diamond" Poirier, and wants the fight to be at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.
Recently, talks went down on Twitter between Dustin Poirier and Conor McGregor as the both of them agreed to a charity "exhibition" fight. Now, Commissioner Dana White of the UFC has stepped in and offered to make the matchup a UFC official event.
Lafayette native, Daniel Cormier, posted a farewell message to the fighting world after a tough loss in UFC 252. 'DC' has made Louisiana proud throughout his career and will be remembered as one of the best fighters to ever do it.
Lafayette native and international UFC superstar, Dustin Poirier, has long been known for his ability to wear his opponents down with a barrage of punches. But, it's worth noting that he understands how to have some fun on the internet too.
No matter their verbal and physical beef in or out of the octagon, Jon Jones showed respect and well wishes toward Daniel Cormier after the death of his father.
This past Saturday night during UFC Fight Night 120, Acadiana native Dustin Poirier defeated Anthony Pettis in the 3rd round. Poirier has just announced he is auctioning off his fight set from the match to benefit the family of a fallen police officer.
The fight has been declared a no-contest by the California State Athletic Commission. And now UFC President Dana White has crowned Cormier as the new champion.
Dana White has confirmed that UFC light heavyweight champ Jon Jones failed a drug test related to his championship win, but denied a report that he has been stripped of his title.