News Dustin Poirier announces he'll be fighting Islam Makhachev next

Who would win this fight?

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flektarn said:
Gets sent to the shadow realm by Gaethje and gets a TS. Talk about failing upwards.
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I remember feeling like Dustin was giving him that work until Gay Chi just kinda got lucky with that head kick though.

I give Dustin a decent shot at the upset. Islam isn't as dominant as Khabib was.
 
I like Dustin Poirier, met him 10yrs ago been a fan since through all the ups & downs. I'm rooting for him but I have a feeling Makhachev is going to lead him to paradise.

UFC fucked up, it should've been Gaethje, Charles should've never gotten the rematch in October, couldn't even make it and Volkanovski being the one to win the lottery in the short notice bout just ruined the matches.
 
Like a fiddle said:
I remember feeling like Dustin was giving him that work until Gay Chi just kinda got lucky with that head kick though.

I give Dustin a decent shot at the upset. Islam isn't as dominant as Khabib was.
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Yeah, Justin never landed a high kick in his life that I can recall and probably won't ever again. I think 8/10 times Dustin beats Justin.
 
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Dustin's surgically repaired hip is so shot to the point where he can't even defend any takedowns, and has to resort to pulling guillotine on any shot that looks even remotely threatening.

How this guy is supposed to beat Makhachev I have no idea. You can't just give a guy like Islam dominant position whenever he wants.
 
Arman vs Charles at ufc 300.

Poirer will skip both for a title shot. Yeesh
 
This is number one bs. LW is not in a same situation as Flyweight, where the champ has cleared the division and rematched most top contenders. And for that reason someone else gets the shot.

LW belt is becoming a joke, soon we can start to see the BMF belt as the real belt.
 
Conan the K-9 said:
This is number one bs. LW is not in a same situation as Flyweight, where the champ has cleared the division and rematched most top contenders. And for that reason someone else gets the shot.

LW belt is becoming a joke, soon we can start to see the BMF belt as the real belt.
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Mokaev, Amir and France are still there. Pantoja did not clear the division.

If Makhachev fights anyone in the division, Poirier, Gaethje, Arman or Oliviera is a good fight.

Dana and the matchmakers fucked up by giving Volkanovski the short notice bout, it should've Poirier or Gaethje. After all these matches were signed it just threw the LW division in limbo. I personally don't care who fights Makhachev as long as it's someone new.
 
Good scrap. Dustin is one of my favorite LWs but I think Islam gets it done in a few rounds unless DP catches him.

If Dustin wins, I'm changing my account name to @Poirierfan-fan and throwing out my whole wardrobe and filling it with Hawaiian shirts.
 
Poirierfan said:
I give Dustin a 10% chance, styles make fights and Islam is just a nightmare style for Poirier. I'm expecting the worst and hoping for the best.
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Yes my sentiments too
Islam is a heavy favourite, but Dustin is a dog and has power, so there's always a chance?

I'm pretty sure Dustin knows it is his last chance, so I expect he will bring everything he has left amd leave it all in the octagon

I'm expecting Islam to win, but if Dustin can clip him early??
 
The Siege said:
Good scrap. Dustin is one of my favorite LWs but I think Islam gets it done in a few rounds unless DP catches him.

If Dustin wins, I'm changing my account name to @Poirierfan-fan and throwing out my whole wardrobe and filling it with Hawaiian shirts.
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I don't think you'll have to worry about changing your name or buying new shirts, my friend. Lol
 
Dana's Moonface said:
Yes my sentiments too
Islam is a heavy favourite, but Dustin is a dog and has power, so there's always a chance?

I'm pretty sure Dustin knows it is his last chance, so I expect he will bring everything he has left amd leave it all in the octagon

I'm expecting Islam to win, but if Dustin can clip him early??
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The problem is that Islam seldom ever gets hit. Of course Dustin has different ways in which he can catch you, so who knows really.
 
Based on his recent comments on his mental health, I hope he retires if he loses. Dustin is a legend, a HOFer, and one of the greatest in this division. Nothing else to prove at this point.
 
Poirierfan said:
The problem is that Islam seldom ever gets hit. Of course Dustin has different ways in which he can catch you, so who knows really.
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I think Dustin has a better chance against Makhachev than he did Khabib, Khabib is a marauder he pressures and relies heavily chaining singles & doubles.

Makhachev is more passive and more comfortable in the stand up, which Dustin I believe has better striking & movement. Makhachev relies on body locks, trips & throws which he needs to get in closer in the pocket which Poirier excels fighting in, but once it hits the ground I think the technique & power of Makhachev finishes him.

Poirier has a chance, it's just we've seen him struggle with excellent grapplers. I'm torn cause it would be really nice to see Poirier top off a amazing career with a undisputed title.
 
Kb7 said:
I think Dustin has a better chance against Makhachev than he did Khabib, Khabib is a marauder he pressures and relies heavily chaining singles & doubles.

Makhachev is more passive and more comfortable in the stand up, which Dustin I believe has better striking & movement. Makhachev relies on body locks, trips & throws which he needs to get in closer in the pocket which Poirier excels fighting in, but once it hits the ground I think the technique & power of Makhachev finishes him.

Poirier has a chance, it's just we've seen him struggle with excellent grapplers. I'm torn cause it would be really nice to see Poirier top off a amazing career with a undisputed title.
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At least poirier is coming off of a camp where he prepared for another big southpaw grappler, so if he's ever going to be prepped for that style, now would be the time. I am very curious to see how islam deals with another southpaw in the striking exchanges, if the fight stays on the feet for any meaningful amount of time
 
Psychojoe86 said:
Arman vs Charles at ufc 300.

Poirer will skip both for a title shot. Yeesh
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How do you mention that but not Gaethje fighting on the same event, coming off a KO over Dustin
ehxsur said:
Well deserved, he accepted to fight a dangerous young wolf and beat him, so TS for him
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Yes fuck the guy who's coming off a KO win over Dustin... after also beating a young wolf with much better wins than BSD
 
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