Dustin Poirier Had to Find Internal Motivation to Face ‘Young Lion’ Benoit St. Denis

[Elvis.]

I wanna prove that I still have it .
What’s my motivation?
I know the show is coming to a close.

Statements like this usually signify the beginning of the end

 

[Kowboy On Sherdog]

I have so much respect for Poirier for accepting this fight. St. Denis is hyped by hardcores (and rightfully so) but is pretty much unknown by casuals.

Big risk, and if he wins he won't get nearly the credit he deserves.

I really like BSD too and I'm hoping for a FOTY type performance from both guys.

I wanna know who he thought he was gonna fight, he's already fought all the legends and former champions and is coming off a KO loss. He pretty much exhausted his options. At some point you gotta face the new guys and coming off a loss is usually the right time.

El Diamante always brings it. a loyal and tested disciple of the JBG. and seems like a swell fella. Poirier has several fights that are HOF worthy.
on the other hand, BSD has proven himself to be a freshly devoted follower of the JBG. respectful, but intense.

i predict the winner will be THE FANS

(but also i hope Poirier wins, no shade on BSD he's great too)

Dustin is an all time great UFC fighter, the fact he is giving a killer like BSD a chance it shows he isn't afraid of anybody.

My estimation of Dustin a fighter and a man fucking skyrocketed

Dustin just doing Dustin things

 

[moosaev]

Fighters talking about motivation always feels like the beginning of the end.

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Don't tell BJ Penn I said that. Last thing I need is an altercation at the airport.

I have a feeling ol Dustin is gonna get brutally knocked out.

 

[chinarice]

I expect BSD to catch and finish Dustin.

 

[markg171]

He's getting KTFO with that kind of attitude

 

[Simple Southerner]

War dp!

 

[Kowboy On Sherdog]

I have a feeling ol Dustin is gonna get brutally knocked out.

I expect BSD to catch and finish Dustin.

He's getting KTFO with that kind of attitude

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War dp!

 

[Kowboy On Sherdog]

 

[Kowboy On Sherdog]

I wanna prove that I still have it .
What’s my motivation?
I know the show is coming to a close.

Statements like this usually signify the beginning of the end

I have a feeling ol Dustin is gonna get brutally knocked out.

I expect BSD to catch and finish Dustin.

He's getting KTFO with that kind of attitude

 

[Kowboy On Sherdog]

I don't have the answers here. I'm stuck between, "Dustin's experience is a true asset that will help him win," and, "He's taking a beating." Just gonna enjoy it, however it transpires.

 

[Cooliox]

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Fight of the Year?

Does Dustin ever reach the mountain top?

The Diamonds last ride?

See you in Bare Knuckle?

DP doesn't seem to be on good terms with the UFC


He had to pull the "I didn't sign a contract yet" card only to do a U-Turn and come back right in for the fight anyways

There seems to be some issue behind the scenes. I'm not surprised, DP spoiled the McGregor hype... and Dana is looking to punish

 

[Kevin Sorbo]

I have so much respect for Poirier for accepting this fight. St. Denis is hyped by hardcores (and rightfully so) but is pretty much unknown by casuals.

Big risk, and if he wins he won't get nearly the credit he deserves.

I really like BSD too and I'm hoping for a FOTY type performance from both guys.

Agreed, pretty ballsy move by Poirier. He's getting up there in fight years and in this fight he faces a guy who is ferocious, and quite a bit younger. And because BSD isn't known by many casuals, like you said, if he wins he won't get much credit for it. I will be rooting for Poirier, but it should be a fun fight.

 

[Kowboy On Sherdog]

DP doesn't seem to be on good terms with the UFC


He had to pull the "I didn't sign a contract yet" card only to do a U-Turn and come back right in for the fight anyways

There seems to be some issue behind the scenes. I'm not surprised, DP spoiled the McGregor hype... and Dana is looking to punish

 

[LiQuiD42]

If Poirier loses, I will give him an enema with that hot sauce.

 

[helax]

@Arqueto @helax @lsa

I could eat

All that looked goooooooood. Tough fight for Dustin given that he’s older. Not counting him out at all. BSD comes to bang and I’ll be picking him

 

[Kryptt]

See you in Bare Knuckle?

Not really though. Man seems smart with his money. Hope he goes out on his own terms.

 

[Kowboy On Sherdog]

If Poirier loses, I will give him an enema with that hot sauce.

All that looked goooooooood. Tough fight for Dustin given that he’s older. Not counting him out at all. BSD comes to bang and I’ll be picking him

Not really though. Man seems smart with his money. Hope he goes out on his own terms.

 

[Doughie99]

Fight of the Year?

Does Dustin ever reach the mountain top?

The Diamonds last ride?

See you in Bare Knuckle?
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I think this could be the Beginning of the End for Poirier in his UFC career. It might in fact BE the end.

- This fight could quite easily be a gritty blood-soaked Battle of the Ages, USA vs France.
I believe Father Time is tapping Dustin on the shoulder and Dustin is doing his best to ignore the tapping but....it's there and getting more insistent all the time....

Benoit is a relentless gallic wave of aggression and hostility and I think his relative youth and determination will result in him finishing Poirier latre in this fight, Rd 4 or 5 probably.
Having said that....Dustin is one tough dude and has plenty of 5rd-fight experience and has been in some very tough fights indeed (I particularly remmber the Hooker fight, that really was pretty brutal) so it's quite possible the old Louisiana warhorse gets it done again in a back-and-forth slugfest.

Either way, I can easily see this bout being Fight of the Night. It's got the ingredients right.... and 5rounds is plenty of time for both fighters to get deep in the trenches.

Benoit by TKO as ref steps in late in the 4th.

 

[Kowboy On Sherdog]

I think this could be the Beginning of the End for Poirier in his UFC career. It might in fact BE the end.

- This fight could quite easily be a gritty blood-soaked Battle of the Ages, USA vs France.
I believe Father Time is tapping Dustin on the shoulder and Dustin is doing his best to ignore the tapping but....it's there and getting more insistent all the time....

Benoit is a relentless gallic wave of aggression and hostility and I think his relative youth and determination will result in him finishing Poirier latre in this fight, Rd 4 or 5 probably.
Having said that....Dustin is one tough dude and has plenty of 5rd-fight experience and has been in some very tough fights indeed (I particularly remmber the Hooker fight, that really was pretty brutal) so it's quite possible the old Louisiana warhorse gets it done again in a back-and-forth slugfest.

Either way, I can easily see this bout being Fight of the Night. It's got the ingredients right.... and 5rounds is plenty of time for both fighters to get deep in the trenches.

Benoit by TKO as ref steps in late in the 4th.

 

[CerebralKnievel]

Once again the UFC drops the ball

That would have been an epic matchup when it was first rumored to be in the works. Not so much these days. What would Nate even fight at? Bloated 170? Thumbs down. Would be more of a reminder of the disappointment of it not being scheduled when both guys were in their primes.