Dana White talks boxing promotion, Herb Dean discusses UFC 306 kissing incident, Dustin Poirier teases comeback fight: MMA News Roundup
Dana White talks new boxing venture, Herb Dean addresses UFC 306 kissing and Dustin Poirier teases comeback fight against Justin Gaethje.
Find out more details in today's (Sept. 25) Sportskeeda daily news roundup.
#3. Dana White opens up about boxing promotion venture
Dana White has revealed some details about his plans to launch a new boxing promotion.
The UFC president, who has long been a fan of the sport but felt it needs improving, has been working behind the scenes to develop a strategy that he believes will offer fans something entirely unique.
Speaking to the press following the latest Contender Series episode, White said:
“I have a plan, I’m going to implement that plan and we’ll see how it works. We’ll see how this thing works. People have been talking about the demise of boxing for 30 years and we’re still here talking about boxing right now.
"I have always had an idea of how I thought it should be done. I don’t know if that’s possible, but we’re going to find out. I’m coming in guns blazing.”
Check out Dana White's comments here:
#2. Herb Dean addresses Merab Dvalishvili kissing Sean O'Malley at UFC 306
Herb Dean has weighed in on the strange moment that took place between Sean O'Malley and Merab Dvalishvili in their UFC 306 main event title clash.
In the second round, Dvalishvili and O'Malley were locked in a clinch when the Georgian fighter suddenly started planting kisses on 'Suga's back. The show of affection caught almost everybody off guard, including Dean, who was officiating the fight.
In a recent interview with Helen Yee, the veteran referee shared his take on the situation, saying:
"That does fall under unsportsmanlike conduct," he said. "It was a little bit romantic. A little too much romance."
Check out Dean's comments here (7:15):
#1. Dustin Poirier teases UFC comeback with cryptic post regarding a trilogy bout against Justin Gaethje
Dustin Poirier has once again teased fans about what could end up being the final fight of his illustrious MMA career.
After coming up short once again on his quest for the lightweight title at UFC 302, the Louisana native admitted he's close to hanging up his gloves for good. 'The Diamond' has since expressed an interest in having one final showdown, however, and his latest tweet appears to show he's got one opponent in mind.
Taking to X, Poirier cryptically tweeted:
"Trilogy?"
Whilst Poirier's tweet does not directly name Justin Gaethje, fans have theorized it is in reference to 'The Highlight', as the pair currently share a 1-1 head-to-head record.