After publicly stating he wanted the fight last week, Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) featherweight contender Erik Koch will get his wish and fight Dustin Poirier at UFC 164 this August.
The two top 145-pound fighters were lined up to face each other once before at UFC 143 in Feb. Show More Summary
(Ricardo Lamas helps Erik Koch re-enact the fire-extinguisher scene from Irreversible, which I will not be linking to, because it's way too early in the morning, and it's freaking horrible. / Photo via Getty Images)
We'd forgive you for getting Dustin Poirier and Erik Koch confused. Show More Summary
Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) featherweight contender Erik Koch is looking to get back into the winner's circle as soon as possible, and he believes Dustin Poirier is the man to help get him there.
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We’re just days away from UFC 157, so the MMA world is squarely focused on the upcoming fight card, and rightly so as the promotion is not only rolling out the first women’s bout in UFC history, but doing so as the main event on a pay per view card. Show More Summary
The list of medical suspensions and injuries has been released today (Feb. 21, 2013) for those fighters competing at the UFC on FUEL TV 7: "Barao vs. McDonald" event this past weekend (Feb. 16), which took place at the Wembley ArenaShow More Summary
UFC featherweight Cub Swanson added his name to the 145-pound division's ever-growing list of rising contenders with his unanimous decision victory over Dustin Poirier at Saturday night's UFC on Fuel 7. The exciting battle between Swanson and Poirier was a perfect showcase of how talented these featherweights are. Show More Summary
Two of the best and brightest young featherweights in the world squared off yesterday (Feb. 16, 2013) as Cub Swanson battled Dustin Poirier in the co-main event of UFC on FUEL TV 7 in London, England.
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Check out complete highlights from the UFC on FUEL TV 7 main card that went down yesterday (Sat., Feb. 16, 2013) in London, England, and featured Renan Barao vs. Michael McDonald, Cub Swanson vs. Dustin Poirier, and more!
UFC on Fuel TV 7 is officially in the books. The event, more or less followed script with Gunnar Nelson continuing his progression, Cub Swanson besting Dustin Poirier and Renan Barao outduelling Michael McDonald to retain his interim bantamweight strap. Show More Summary
It was featherweight division fury today in London as Cub Swanson and Dustin Poirier squared off in the co-main event of UFC on Fuel TV 7. Two of the best fighters in the 145-pound weight class traded leather, kicks and knees in a "Fight of the Night" worthy battle. Show More Summary
UFC on Fuel 7 is in the books and below are the full results from the UK event: Renan Barao defeats Michael McDonald via submission at 3:57 of Round 4 Cub Swanson defeats Dustin Poirier via unanimous decision (29-28, 30-27, 30-27) Jimi Manuwa defeats Cyrille Diabate at 5:00 of Round 1. Show More Summary
UFC on Fuel TV 7's co-main event featured featherweight contenders Dustin Poirier and Cub Swanson. Both guys entered the bout with equal opportunity to climb the divisional ranks, but it was Swanson who cashed in, battling to a hard-fought unanimous-decision victory. Show More Summary
The co-main event of the UFC on FUEL TV 7: "Barao vs. McDonald" event today (Sat., Feb. 16, 2013) at Wembley Arena in London, England, featured two of the most talented featherweights on the entire roster, as Dustin Poirier and Cub Swanson...Show More Summary
Before Cub Swanson and Dustin Poirier share the Octagon at UFC on FUEL TV 7: "Barao vs. McDonald" just a few short hours from now at Wembley Arena in London, England, the featherweight competitors were forced to endure one final formality:
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Either Cub Swanson or Dustin Poirier are going to be one step closer to becoming true contenders for the UFC featherweight title after UFC on Fuel 7. The two 145ers will co-headline the London event, and the winner will have a strong case to enter the title picture. Show More Summary
Cub Swanson will meet Dustin Poirier in the co-main event of UFC on Fuel 7, and there’s a wealth to be gained for the man capable of claiming victory. A win for either man launches him much deeper into title contention, but Swanson has...Show More Summary
They say fortune favors the bold. It's a philosophy that UFC featherweight Dustin Poirier embraces because it's not everyday a top ranked fighter will step up on short notice to fill a slot against another contender, especially in this division without a full training camp to prepare. Show More Summary
What more can you ask for in a free fight? High octane striking, world-class grappling and a matchup between two of the best featherweights in the world. When the red-hot Cub Swanson welcomes top prospect Dustin Poirier to the Octagon this Saturday at UFC on Fuel TV 7 in London, England, expect an explosiveness exchange. Show More Summary
Three and a half years removed from his first-round loss to current Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Featherweight Champion Jose Aldo back at WEC 41, Cub Swanson can't seem to shake the stench from his eight-second loss to "Scarface."
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UFC featherweight contender Cub Swanson, who faces Dustin Poirier Saturday on Fuel TV, believes Ricardo Lamas should receive the next title shot at 145 pounds instead of Anthony Pettis, who recently received a fight with champion Jose Aldo, despite never before fighting as a featherweight. Show More Summary