Midnight Roundup! Dustin Poirier teases UFC return, Conor McGregor’s ‘Road House’ smashes movie records, and more

It seems that Dustin Poirier may already have another UFC fight in the works, following his recent victory over Benoit Saint Denis. Meanwhile, Conor McGregor’s highly-anticipated film ‘Road House’ is receiving great success on Amazon Prime.

Dustin Poirier hints at comeback to the Octagon

After suffering a defeat in the BMF title fight against Justin Gaethje, Dustin Poirier bounced back with a knockout victory against up-and-coming lightweight sensation Benoit Saint Denis at UFC 299.

Amid speculation of a potential title fight against Islam Makhachev, ‘The Diamond’ hinted at his return through a three-word Instagram post.

“Looks like it’s back to work.”

There was speculation among fans that it could potentially be a title fight, and they eagerly awaited an official announcement.

View the responses here.

Conor McGregor shares details on his highest-earning film role in Road House

Conor McGregor’s first appearance in a Hollywood film has become the top-performing title on Prime Video.

The global viewership for the remake of Patrick Swayze’s beloved film Road House, starring Jake Gyllenhaal, surpassed 50 million over the course of its first two weekends. This impressive number solidifies the film’s debut as the most-watched production in the studio’s history.

Upon hearing the news, McGregor added that the amount is equal to $750 million in box office earnings.

Conor McGregor’s latest social media post sparks speculation in MMA community

Despite not having achieved the same level of success as Conor McGregor, Sean O’Malley’s single tweet holds the ability to cause chaos within the MMA X community.

He tweeted “Sugtember”not long ago, which appears to be a clue about his potential comeback in September.

The comments section was flooded with reactions from fans, who were speculating about Merab Dvalishvili at The Sphere and wondering if it was all just an April Fools prank.

Alexander Volkanovski’s Next Opponent Announced

Dan Ige is determined to face Alexander Volkanovski at UFC 305.

After defeating Andre Fili with a knockout, ’50K’ is eager to challenge the former featherweight champion in Perth.

Despite suffering two consecutive knockout losses in two different divisions, Volkanovski has stated his intention to take a break to rest and recover before making his return. While UFC 305 is still over 5 months away, there is a possibility that ‘The Great’ may change his mind during this time.

Controversy erupts as video of Ryan Garcia’s sparring session goes viral

Despite the ongoing controversy surrounding his mental health, Ryan Garcia was caught on camera knocking down a training partner during sparring as he prepares for his upcoming fight against Devin Haney on April 20.