Everand Logo

Welcome to Everand!

  • The Independent

    Benoit Saint-Denis reveals ‘surprise’ that Dustin Poirier accepted UFC 299 fight

    by Alex Pattle Jan 14, 2024 3 minutes
    Source: Getty Images

    Benoit Saint-Denis has admitted he was ‘surprised’ that Dustin Poirier agreed to fight him at UFC 299, where the lightweights will meet in a five-round co-main event.

    It was announced this week that Poirier, a former interim champion who is ranked third in the division, will face 12th-ranked Saint-Denis in Miami on 9 March.

    France’s Saint-Denis made his UFC debut in October 2021 and has quickly become a fan favourite in his seven fights in the.

    You’re reading a preview, subscribe to read more.

    More from The Independent

    The Independent2 min read
    Horizon Actor Michael Rooker Blames Poor Box Office On ‘TikTokified’ Audiences Unused To ‘Real Cinema’
    Horizon: An American Saga - Chapter 1 actor Michael Rooker has hit out at audiences following the poor box office performance of Kevin Costner’s Western epic, saying they’re not used to “real cinema.” Rooker, 69, plays Sergeant Major Riordan in the n
    The Independent2 min read
    5 Memorable British Grand Prix Races Staged At Silverstone
    Silverstone will this week play host to the British Grand Prix. Here, the PA news agency looks at five key races staged at the Northamptonshire venue. Nigel Mansell was forced to pit for a new set of tyres after reporting vibrations on his Williams.
    The Independent2 min read
    Tour De France Stage 5 Preview: Route Map And Profile As Sprinters Eye Fast Finish Today
    After the general classification contenders took centre stage on the first true climbing test, the Tour de France’s premier fastmen are set to return to prominence on Stage 5. Two days on from a first bunch sprint into Turin, a 177.4km run from Saint

    Related Books & Audiobooks