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

Who would win this fight?

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OriginMMA said:
In an ideal world Dustin guilotines Islam and does a trilogy with Justin if he wins his bout.
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Calling it now. Dustin triple guillotinea Islam Garthje and Olivesera to ride off into the hot sauce
 
fortheo said:
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
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His fight with Dober though few years old, the first few minutes showed Makhachev might struggle, Dober hit him with some jabs and leg kicks seemed to work, but that was it. Poirier has better footwork and striking so you might have a point in terms of seeing how Makhachev deals with a southpaw.
 
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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Agreed, you make some good valid points. Also Khabib was the shit imo, was a huge fan of his. I wish he was still fighting. The dude has so many haters still till this day it's crazy. Lol
 
McGeezle said:
How do you mention that but not Gaethje fighting on the same event, coming off a KO over Dustin

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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It's just the way it worked out, life isn't fair, no need to keep harping on it. Btw I don't think Justin gets past Max anyhow. Max is looking thick AF and has what it takes to beat Justin imo. If Justin doesn't already regret taking that Max fight, if he loses he's gonna really be bummed out then.

I think a much bigger travesty is Jones fighting Stipe instead of Tom Aspinall. Tom's the interim champ for fucks sake. You want to talk about someone undeserving of a title shot? Stipe hasn't fought in almost 3 years and has been KO'ed in his last time out. 😂 everyone should be boycotting the UFC over that fight, ridiculous.
 
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Kb7 said:
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.
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KKF fight would be a rematch, Albazi is injured (otherwise he would have been the best option) and Mokaev has no business fighting for the title with his last performance.

It is someones manager and Team who is fucking up the LW division. Check that interview with Gaethje.
 
This doofus will go for a guillotine again. Even if he didnt he has only a small chance, but knowing he does Islam should be -2000 here.
 
ArtardFiesta said:
porier is a notorious for this stuff - rank squating and getting title shots the ATT way. he will retire after islam beats him.
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American Tap Team will have another member holding their reputation up after the Dustin - Islam fight lol
 
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McGeezle said:
How do you mention that but not Gaethje fighting on the same event, coming off a KO over Dustin

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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I didn’t mention it because arman vs Charles is billed as the number 1 contenders match for lightweight title shot.

But yes, you are not wrong. Gaethje is deserving as well.

Not sure if you noticed my sarcasm with regards to poirer title shot, obviously that’s just ridiculous with 3-4 better choices
 
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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He's an underdog, but I think he can surprise us
I like Islam, but I like DP more. I wanted khabib to beat Dustin, as he was my favourite fighter, but although I do like Islam, isn't to that level

To be honest I wouldn't mind who wins, but what story if Dustin pulled it off?

He doesn't need the title to be a legend, but it would cement it
 
Dana's Moonface said:
He's an underdog, but I think he can surprise us
I like Islam, but I like DP more. I wanted khabib to beat Dustin, as he was my favourite fighter, but although I do like Islam, isn't to that level

To be honest I wouldn't mind who wins, but what story if Dustin pulled it off?

He doesn't need the title to be a legend, but it would cement it
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That would be super sweet. I'm warming up to your assessment btw, I can see it. Huge Khabib fan too btw. I even bought my son a Khabib shirt back in the day when Khabib was just getting popular.
 
ArtardFiesta said:
porier is a notorious for this stuff - rank squating and getting title shots the ATT way. he will retire after islam beats him.
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Don't be surprised if poirier has an immediate title match lined up if he takes 1 round and still has consciousness for a decision.
 
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