Welcome to MMA News Today, a daily feature running down the most interesting stories in the world of mixed martial arts. For June 3, 2024, we’re taking a look at:
- Javier Mendez says Poirier was in danger in the middle of the Octagon
- McGregor gets passionate about stout
- Fans will need to wait a bit longer to see McGregor and Chandler trade words
Islam Makhachev’s Coach Says Dustin Poirier’s Corner Made A Mistake When Warning Him About Takedowns
Dustin Poirier’s takedown and submission defense held up for most of his main event clash with Islam Makhachev this past weekend.
Though the lightweight champion eventually found a way through in the fifth round where he locked up a D’Arce choke, Poirier was able to be more competitive than many thought.
However, Makhachev’s coach Javier Mendez believes that the corner of “The Diamond” made a crucial mistake when giving advice to their fighter.
Poirier’s coaches told him that he needed to do whatever he could to avoid being against the cage, as long as he was out in the middle, the grappling wasn’t as much of a threat.
Mendez said on his podcast that the issue with this advice was that Makhachev was still able to get takedowns in the middle of the cage, as he did in the final round, where he had more room to work.
“Yeah see that was bad, I would have never said that because it was like what happened? You got taken out in the middle. You’re all good? No, you’re not good, they should have said something else. But, you know, in your mind sometimes you get stuck saying those things.”
Conor McGregor Launches Tirade Against Guinness On Social Media
In 2018, Conor McGregor entered the drinks business with his Proper No. Twelve Irish whiskey and had no problem calling out some of the top names in this particular field.
“The Notorious” has never been one to shy away from tearing others down where he sees necessary and now, he has a new target in his sights.
Last year, McGregor’s second foray into the alcoholic beverage market came with Forged Irish Stout which appears to have taken off in similar fashion to his first product.
Rather than his fellow Irish whiskey brands, the Irishman is now focused on going after Guinness, as shown by Andy Hickey MMA on X.
The “Guinness Community” Facebook group has had several posts from McGregor, one promoting his own product whilst the other looks to call out the inventor of the popular stout brand, Arthur Guinness.
I follow a facebook page called Guinness Community.
Conor McGregor has joined it and is posting. The hatred this man has for Guinness is unparalleled. pic.twitter.com/9NKX6vggQk
— Andy Hickey MMA (@AndyHickeyMMA) June 2, 2024
UFC 303 Press Conference Called Off, Conor McGregor & Michael Chandler Set To Meet At A Later Unconfirmed Date
On the same day that it was set to take place, the press conference for UFC 303 was announced to not be going ahead.
Conor McGregor and Michael Chandler were set to come face-to-face for the first time since The Ultimate Fighter at a sold-out 3Arena in Dublin.
Though the tickets were free, fans were still disappointed for the announcement to be made on such short notice due to travel and accommodation costs.
Chandler was reportedly informed that it wouldn’t be going ahead yesterday before getting a flight over to Ireland to promote International Fight Week.
An email has also been sent out to ticket holders to inform them that their tickets will still be valid once the event is rescheduled.
No reason has been given as of yet as to why the press conference has been postponed on such short notice though some have suggested that is due to on-going protests that are currently happening in Dublin.
🚨| Confirmation that anyone who had a ticket for today’s postponed Conor McGregor vs. Michael Chandler press conference will be able to attend the rescheduled press conference whenever that takes place.
Still no reason for postponementor new rescheduled date.#UFC303 pic.twitter.com/C3uSGamThk
— Logan Offord (@loganofford) June 3, 2024
For more MMA news, check out:
- Paulo Costa Releases First Statement On UFC 302 Loss, Promises Return To ‘Taking Heads Off’
- VIDEO: Khabib Nurmagomedov Reacts Backstage To Islam Makhachev’s Win Over Dustin Poirier At UFC 302
- UFC Matchmaking Bulletin (5/27-6/2): Mackenzie Dern Set To Return In Abu Dhabi
