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Poirier links Atlanta airport arrest to grief over homeless, alcoholic father
Dustin Poirier has opened up about his father's lifelong struggle with alcohol addiction, saying Father's Day memories of his estranged, homeless dad triggered the drinking binge that led to his arrest at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.
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Hardy withdraws from UFC Oklahoma City with training cut, Melisano steps in
Veronica Hardy has been forced out of her July 18 UFC Oklahoma City bout against Dione Barbosa after suffering a cut during a sparring session. Anna Melisano will replace her on the card.
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Craig Jones reveals how Makhachev and Khabib cornered him over jiu-jitsu claims after UFC 322
Grappling coach Craig Jones has described the moment Islam Makhachev and Khabib Nurmagomedov confronted him backstage at UFC 322, listing fighters Jones had trained who all lost to Makhachev — though Jones pushed back on at least one of the names.
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Poirier open to UFC return for McGregor fourth fight or long-awaited Diaz bout
Dustin Poirier, who retired after a loss to Max Holloway last year, says he remains under UFC contract and would end his retirement for the right opponent — naming Conor McGregor and Nate Diaz as the fights that could lure him back.
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Du Plessis claims UFC had to convince reluctant Usman to sign Oklahoma City fight
Dricus du Plessis says Kamaru Usman initially refused to agree to their July 18 bout at UFC Oklahoma City, with the promotion forced to step in and persuade the former welterweight champion to sign the contract.
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McGregor insists he is at his peak ahead of five-year UFC return against Holloway
Conor McGregor has declared himself the most dangerous version of himself as he prepares to end a five-year absence from the Octagon in a rematch with Max Holloway at UFC 329 on July 11 in Las Vegas.
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Pimblett targets McGregor at MSG if both win at UFC 329 in July
Paddy Pimblett has called for a welterweight showdown with Conor McGregor at Madison Square Garden in November, contingent on both fighters winning at UFC 329 on July 11 in Las Vegas.
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Jon Jones backs Ronaldo over Messi after the pair exchange regular Instagram DMs
UFC heavyweight champion Jon Jones has settled the Ronaldo vs. Messi debate on personal grounds, revealing he sides with the Portuguese star because the two have built a friendship through Instagram direct messages.
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Poirier seeks out officer he threatened during Atlanta airport arrest to apologise
Dustin Poirier has asked his lawyer to track down the police officer he threatened and directed a racial slur at during his arrest at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, saying he wants to personally thank the officer for his professionalism.
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Strickland dismisses Poirier's depression admission after arrest: 'You're not allowed to be depressed'
Sean Strickland has publicly challenged Dustin Poirier's claims of depression following Poirier's arrest for alleged public drunkenness, arguing that wealth and public adoration disqualify the retired lightweight from the condition.
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Four-fight skid puts Vera's UFC future on the line against rising Jourdain at UFC 331
Marlon Vera, on a four-fight losing streak since his failed title bid against Sean O'Malley, faces Charles Jourdain at UFC 331 on September 19. Jourdain arrives on a three-fight winning run after dropping down from featherweight in 2024.
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Melisano steps in for injured Hardy to face Barbosa at UFC Oklahoma City
Anna Melisano replaces Veronica Hardy against Dione Barbosa at UFC Oklahoma City on July 18 after Hardy suffered a training cut. Melisano, Michael Bisping's first pick on TUF 34, is 6-1 as a professional.
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Dvalishvili and Cejudo rematch headlines RAF Georgia card in Tbilisi
Merab Dvalishvili returns to his home country to face Henry Cejudo in a rematch of their UFC 298 bout from February 2024, which Dvalishvili won. The RAF Georgia card also features a highly anticipated wrestling rivalry renewed as Kyle Snyder defends his light heavyweight title against Abdulrashid Sadulaev.
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Demian Maia open to one last UFC fight but names Diaz brothers and GSP as dream grappling opponents
Demian Maia, 48, says he would consider a final UFC bout if the promotion offered a meaningful fight in a city like Rio de Janeiro or Las Vegas, while also revealing the Diaz brothers and Georges St-Pierre as his preferred grappling opponents.
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McGregor declares himself 'in my prime' ahead of UFC 329 return against Holloway
Conor McGregor has promised a 'masterpiece' performance when he rematches Max Holloway in the UFC 329 main event at Las Vegas' T-Mobile Arena on July 11, five years after suffering a leg break against Dustin Poirier.
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Du Plessis accuses Usman of stalling on UFC Oklahoma City contract: 'He didn't want to sign'
Dricus du Plessis claims Kamaru Usman had to be convinced by the UFC to sign their July 18 middleweight main event, with the South African saying he wants the fight to silence doubts about his wrestling and grappling after losing his belt to Khamzat Chimaev.
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Rosas Jr. chokes out last-minute replacement to claim inaugural ACBJJ All-Stars title in Moscow
UFC bantamweight Raul Rosas Jr. submitted Khasan Magomedsharipov by rear-naked choke at ACBJJ 21 in Moscow on Saturday to become the inaugural ACBJJ All-Stars champion, after original opponent Zabit Magomedsharipov withdrew through injury.
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De Ridder and Dolidze move up to light heavyweight for UFC Sacramento clash
Reinier de Ridder (21-4) and Roman Dolidze (15-5) will both make the jump from middleweight to 205 pounds on August 22 at UFC Sacramento's Golden 1 Center, with both fighters entering on two-fight losing streaks.
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McGregor's coach declares Irishman in best shape ever ahead of UFC 329 return
After a five-year absence from the Octagon, Conor McGregor is preparing to face Max Holloway at welterweight in UFC 329 on July 11 in Las Vegas. His coach Julian Dalby says McGregor has never looked better.
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McGregor's childhood boxing coach reveals UFC star funds Dublin gym ahead of UFC 329 return
Phil Sutcliffe, who first coached Conor McGregor at Dublin's Crumlin Boxing Club from age 10, says the UFC star donates to the gym annually and has plans to expand the building ahead of his welterweight clash with Max Holloway on July 11.
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