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Charles Oliveira's potential UFC Rio opponent options have narrowed as Benoit Saint-Denis's manager announced he won't fight Oliveira on short notice, leaving Mateusz Gamrot as a leading candidate to step in for the event.
Benoit Saint-Denis admits that his body was not at its best during his UFC 299 loss to Dustin Poirier, attributing it to a week of antibiotic treatment for an infection. Despite dominating the opening round with his grappling skills, Saint-Denis suffered a devastating KO in the second round. He apologized to fans for not capitalizing on his early momentum and promised to come back stronger, while Poirier acknowledged Saint-Denis's strength in the opening round but recognized his lack of cardio for a longer fight.
UFC lightweight Benoit Saint Denis revealed that his performance at UFC 299 was affected by pre-fight antibiotic treatment for an infection, causing his body to not respond as usual during the bout. Despite nearly overwhelming Dustin Poirier in the first round, Saint Denis was caught with a well-timed counter and knocked out in the second round. Speculation about a possible staph infection was addressed by Saint Denis, who confirmed dealing with a health issue but expressed gratitude to Poirier for accepting the fight and vowed to come back stronger.
Benoit Saint Denis claims that antibiotics weakened his performance in the UFC 299 co-main event against Dustin Poirier, resulting in his first stoppage loss. Despite winning the first round, Saint Denis struggled in the subsequent rounds due to the effects of the antibiotics, which sapped his energy. He expressed regret for not being able to perform at his best and vowed to come back stronger.
Dustin Poirier secured a second-round knockout victory over Benoit Saint Denis at UFC 299, bouncing back from recent losses and showcasing his elite lightweight status. Despite Saint Denis' initial aggression, Poirier's hard right counter left the Frenchman flat on the mat, earning Poirier the win and the approval of the Miami crowd. Poirier's decision to take the fight was based on his respect for Saint Denis' finishing record and never-say-die attitude, reflecting his commitment to honoring the sport and paying it forward.
Dustin Poirier secured a stunning knockout victory over Benoit Saint Denis at UFC 299 in Miami, showcasing his resilience and skill as he turned the tide after being dominated early in the fight. Poirier's victory came after Saint Denis, riding a five-fight win streak, had been pressuring and controlling the bout. Poirier's win was praised by UFC CEO Dana White, who lauded the legendary nature of the fight. Poirier took a risk in accepting the fight but expressed respect for his opponent's toughness and determination.
Dustin Poirier violently knocked out Benoit Saint Denis in Round 2 at UFC 299, tying the lightweight record for most knockouts. Poirier's win puts him back in title contention and marks his 9th knockout in the lightweight division. In other results, Michael Page, Jack Della Maddalena, Petr Yan, and Curtis Blaydes also secured victories at the event.
UFC 299 featured an action-packed card with Sean O’Malley defending his Bantamweight title against Marlon Vera, and Dustin Poirier securing a victory over Benoit Saint-Denis in the co-main event. Other notable results included Michael Page's win over Kevin Holland, and Gilbert Burns suffering a defeat against Jack Della Maddalena.
Dustin Poirier explains his decision to take on Benoit Saint-Denis in a five-round co-main event at UFC 299, citing the young fighter's impressive streak and hunger as reasons for accepting the matchup. Poirier, who initially sought a more high-profile or meaningful fight, requested the bout be five rounds to test himself and ensure the better fighter prevails over the extended duration.
UFC lightweight star Dustin Poirier discusses the "miscommunication" that briefly jeopardized his upcoming fight with Benoit Saint Denis, revealing that the original matchup date was in question due to a lack of contractual agreement and communication issues. Poirier insists that the fight is back on and expresses confidence in his abilities, emphasizing his preference for a five-round bout. Despite being the underdog, Poirier is determined to prove himself on March 9 and remains focused on his upcoming fight.
After initially announcing that his fight with Benoit Saint-Denis at UFC 299 was off due to contractual issues, Dustin Poirier later clarified that it was a misunderstanding on his part and that the fight is back on, apologizing for the confusion. His manager confirmed the fight's reinstatement, and the event, scheduled for March 9 in Miami, now has its co-headliner secured.
After initially announcing that he was no longer fighting Benoit Saint-Denis at UFC 299 due to a contractual disagreement, Dustin Poirier later clarified that the fight is back on, attributing the confusion to a misunderstanding on his part and apologizing to his followers. His manager confirmed the fight's reinstatement, and the event, scheduled for March 9 in Miami, now has its co-headliner secured.
Former interim lightweight champion Dustin Poirier and contender Benoit Saint-Denis will still fight at UFC 299 despite earlier reports of the bout being canceled due to a miscommunication. The event, set for March 9, 2024, in Miami, Florida, will also feature a bantamweight title fight between Sean O’Malley and Marlon Vera as the main event.
Dustin Poirier announced on Twitter that his fight with Benoit Saint Denis at UFC 299 is off due to failure to come to terms on a contractual agreement. This situation echoes past instances where UFC fights were announced before bout agreements were finalized, highlighting the importance of contract negotiations in the sport. Poirier's decision not to proceed with the fight reflects the complexities of athlete contracts and negotiations in the UFC.
Dustin Poirier's fight against Benoit Saint Denis is back on for UFC 299 after Poirier initially announced it was off due to financial terms but later clarified it was a misunderstanding. The 155-pound matchup will be the co-main event on March 9 in Miami, with Poirier coming off a knockout loss to Justin Gaethje and Saint Denis currently on a five-fight win streak.