Conor vs Poirier 1

[AstralPanda]

Make no mistake about it

Conor was a rare breed of fighter at this time

 

[Jinx_AA]

At his best when he was light , long lanky and light on his feet …. At his worst when he bulked up - lost cardio and speed and fell in love with only using his hands

 

[AstralPanda]

At his best when he was light , long lanky and light on his feet …. At his worst when he bulked up - lost cardio and speed and fell in love with only using his hands

It’s not even the same guy post Floyd truthfully

Can’t even compare the two

 

[rollthedice]

I still think those first 2 shots on the ground were to the back of the head but when you got Herb baked, it is what it is.

Connor before he lost himself in the money, drugs and bitches, was something special and at times he was enjoyable to listen to, he was passionate and a student of the game and spoke respectfully about alot of things. I miss that Connor, he was good for the sport

 

[Ayreon]

A fresh, young, healty Poirier that goes down with a shot like that

I still can't figure it out how was it possible. It looks like he went down on purpose.

 

[Mr.Maelstrom]

Touch Butt Conor was peak Conor. When he used his kicks to set up his punches he was very effective.

But after the Floyd payday, he started planting his feet and attacking linearly

 

[Jinx_AA]

It’s not even the same guy post Floyd truthfully

Can’t even compare the two

Yeah he fought Floyd after moving up 155

In fairness he took advantage of the opportunity to make life changing fuck you miney - he was the first and only to do it …. Should of never come back after

Again- he was best at his lightest (145) … he’s too small for lw … and wayyy too small for ww

 

[tritestill]

Conor was special once upon a time, it's 2025 now.

 

[Fight Professor]

At his best when he was light , long lanky and light on his feet …. At his worst when he bulked up - lost cardio and speed and fell in love with only using his hands

Training with Ido made a big difference.

 

[Boomb]

That Conor was a lot of fun.

 

[froggyluv]

He was the Best.
Kept that place Electric.
Talking bout Mike.
Just.Like.That.
Miss yas Goldberg

~haikuBot

 

[Harlekin]

A fresh, young, healty Poirier that goes down with a shot like that

I still can't figure it out how was it possible. It looks like he went down on purpose.

It's that small spot behind the ear. Hard to hit and seldom, but knockdowns happen.
Same with the temple.

 

[AstralPanda]

Such a strangely palpable fight

One of the few where Dustin was actually legitimately shook

You could feel the energy

Low key I think the ufc brass let him bump a line before this

 

[AstralPanda]

I still think those first 2 shots on the ground were to the back of the head but when you got Herb baked, it is what it is.

Connor before he lost himself in the money, drugs and bitches, was something special and at times he was enjoyable to listen to, he was passionate and a student of the game and spoke respectfully about alot of things. I miss that Connor, he was good for the sport

Nothing is free in this game

Conor unfortunately paid with his soul

 

[rollthedice]

Such a strangely palpable fight

One of the few where Dustin was actually legitimately shook

You could feel the energy

Low key I think the ufc brass let him bump a line before this

I thought Dustin landed some good strikes, a few good leg kicks and some good left hands. But he was visibly stressed compared to Connor who looked extremely relaxed. I suspect the feints and movement are what overwhelmed his mind. Happens to people all the time in sparring.

 

[Pierce 34]

Always thought Conor was a overrated hype job but he was entertaining

 

[Rhood]

You can tell the age of this video when the MGM Grand is listed as the venue.
I can't even remember the last time the UFC held an event there.

 

[Harlekin]

Dustin landed solid shots, but didn't like Conor's power. At 145 his chin wasn't as good as at 155.
He said in an interview that Conor hit him the hardest in his career, too.
- Conor figured out that he can hit Dustin behind his guard.
He has a 74 reach, which is a lot for his height and a long stance, he can do that. (Paulo Costa has a 72 reach)
That's why Dustin changed his hand position in defense for the 2nd fight.

The fight even has funny stats:
Conor 9/29 landed at only 31% and that includes the finish
Poirier 10/19 landed at 52%

If Dustin could've survived longer and add some grappling, the fight could've shifted towards him.
Conor didn't gas as easily back then in a striking or top position only match though

 

[cmw43]

You can tell the age of this video when the MGM Grand is listed as the venue.
I can't even remember the last time the UFC held an event there.

I think Dana and the MGM team had a fallout so they moved to T Mobile.

 

[mmacrisis]

Yes and no. He was tough to figure out but stopped evolving. As other fighters improved their skills and became more well rounded, Conor treaded water skill wise and did nothing but talk. That is why he began to lose and never really seemed like a big threat to anyone. He had a few good years and then did nothing at all.