Donald Trump's four years as commander-in-chief come to an end today as Joe Biden prepares for inauguration. People like to blame others. Donald Trump was at UFC 264, but it turns out a major production mistake ruined his chance at being on camera. McGregor's time away from the sport has seen him announce retirement before backtracking, and also seen him become vocal on the political debates raging in the US. Mar 28, 2023 Dustin Poirier, second from left, attended a fundraiser in May to help raise money for Peyton Murphy, center, who is battling bone cancer. Former Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) interim Lightweight kingpin, Dustin Poirier, will look to settle his trilogy opposite the biggest name in mixed martial In 2021, there is no doubt that most of the best fighters in the world compete in the U.F.C., but that doesnt mean there arent great ones in Bellator, One Championship or elsewhere. Thank you, Conor, for helping to ensure that our kids have what they need to grow and thrive this summer!. Harrison Carter has been a huge pro wrestling fan since 2002, and it's been his first love ever since then. Back in 2020 during an interview with Fox News, the actor commented on politics: Who the hell cares what I think? An antitrust lawsuit was recently granted class action status by fighters who claim the U.F.C. Gavin Newsom of California asked Disney, according to the M.M.A. 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. UFC 257 Fight By Fight Preview I think a person should just look at their own situation, look around them, find out what they wish to do, and seek and go and do that. And midway through Round 3, a counter right hand from Muradov wobbled Sanchez. @LVMPD must investigate & @ICEgov should issue a detainer & expedited removal. You'll now receive the top MMA Junkie stories each day directly in your inbox. Makhmud Muradov of Uzbekistan beat Andrew Sanchez with big strikes in the third round. The duo locked horns at UFC 143, where Poirier secured a first-round submission victory. A major upset at UFC 264 turns the tables on the highest paid UFC fighter on the planet. The Good Fight Foundation: Making A Difference. His views were also shared with UFC president Dana White, who backed Mr Trump for president at the 2016 Republican national convention. Sign up for our newsletter and get every update delivered to your inbox! 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. The only sporting company on the planet to come through the entire year! 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. A bill that would regulate mixed martial arts much like boxing was introduced in Congress in 2016, but went nowhere. 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. It landed between Tavaress legs. Designed to make shopping easier. Dustin plans on auctioning off his fight worn gear from UFC 257 on eBay and we will post the link within the week following the fight.. ET Conor McGregor watch: How much did McGregor spend on new watches? debut, but hes no mixed martial arts newbie. Abu Dhabi, which is one of the seven emirates that make up the United Arab Emirates, had been closed to tourists for months, but began easing restrictions in late December. The Good Fight Foundation will not lose sight of the goal no matter what is happening. Dustin Poirier helps make meals for healthcare workers on Easter Sunday. That crowd noise you hear isnt piped in. The fight, which is taking place on fight island in Abu Dhabi, will be Poirier might not have won the round, but he managed to take McGregor down midway though, and land a solid right hook. Reports now coming out suggest that UFC 264 which took place this past weekend drew a massive 1.8m pay-per-view buys, making it the second biggest-selling show in UFC history. The biggest selling pay-per-view in the history of the promotion remains 2018s UFC 229, which saw Khabib Nurmagomedov defend his lightweight title against former champion Conor McGregor, the UFCs biggest-ever drawing card.