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Dustin Poirier vs. Justin Gaethje Analysis ***Long Read***

I love me some Gaethje. I'm hoping that Poirier is able to take it to the ground so we can see what JG's rumored "great" wrestling is all about. Just kidding I hope they have a stand up war that pleases the Just Bleed God so he doesn't ruin any more main events (except Nunes-Pennington, who gives a fuck?)
 
mkess101 said:
Dustin's takedowns are much better once he's landed some strikes. Justin is extremely hittable. If Dustin can land a few good shots early, that's when the odds of success with a level change go dramatically up.

We'll see if Dustin tries to utilize that strategy, and if he does how well he times his level changes.
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yea im hyped i forgot the fight was this weekend. good shit.
 
I'm amped for this one. I thought your analysis was pretty good for both's strength and weaknesses.

I think Gaethje needs to get back to basics with that nasty leg kick in this one.

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That being said, I can't even make a call on this one. It's a coin toss fight in my mind. I'm just going to sit back and enjoy watching it.
 
Gaethje's defense is letting his opponents tee off on him. His head movement is just as non existent as Rockhold's.

Porier 3rd round TKO.

It's Dustin's time.

(I'm bias towards Diamond but I just don't like Gaethje's all offense no defense style. He's asking to get KO'ed)
 
Char Jawz said:
I'm amped for this one. I thought your analysis was pretty good for both's strength and weaknesses.

I think Gaethje needs to get back to basics with that nasty leg kick in this one.

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That being said, I can't even make a call on this one. It's a coin toss fight in my mind. I'm just going to sit back and enjoy watching it.
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100 it's a pick em
 
Frankie Baby! said:
(Tell me if I did good with the analysis)

This is an amazing fight, will most likely be 'Fight of the Year'. Both guys are very talented, very tough, and motivated. Both guys coming off great fights.

So you got Dustin Poirier, he's a very good Striker, with good Grappling that you saw in the Anthony Pettis fight. He was really able to pressure, and wear out Anthony, and overall get a dominate win over the former Lightweight Champion. Whenever Dustin doesn't get into brawls, or at least brawls he can stay in, he can look very good. His main problem tho is his suspect chin. He's been KO'd, and wobbled a few good times. He also has a little bit of a weakness to leg kicks, that was shown in the Jim Miller fight.


And then you got Justin Gaethje, a very brawling heavy fighter, who tires his opponents out by brawling. His striking I would say is stiff, but very effective. He has NASTY leg kicks, that are right up there with Jose Aldo, and Edson Barboza. His chin, and heart are incredible. His Grappling is very underrated, he's a very good wrestler he was a two-time Arizona state champion as a wrestler at Safford High School, and a NCAA Division I All-American wrestler during his time at the University of Northern Colorado. He doesn't really like to use his wrestling offensively, but more as a defense to keep it standing. His weaknesses are that he takes too much damage in his fights, and he can get gassed a little early when brawling. (He did say after the Alvarez fight tho that he's gonna fight different a little)

My prediction is Justin Gaethje by KO/TKO in the 2nd Round (Right Hook). I think it'll inevitably turn into a brawl, I don't think Dustin will be able to take Justin down, and I don't think Dustin's chin will hold up to Gaethje's power. I think the leg kicks will play a big part of the fight, I think Justin will use then to set up a punch that'll put Dustin out. I wouldn't be surprised tho if Dustin starches him with something either.
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Good stuff, TS

But in this case, it’s DOMINANT, not dominate

Pet peeve/ sry
 
I think Justin wins, Dustin likes to brawl but hasn't got the chin for it.
 
Didn't read but I'm the fight picker round these parts anyway so your thread just got JACKED

Justin wins

By finish

Easy fucking money
 
Gambit MMA said:
maybe he goes to the body like eddie did. if justin didnt fix that, poirer gonna expose that again. might even see poirer test justins takedown defense although im confident justin can stuff poirers takedown. poirers takedown is probably a B level to be honest. its good but not great
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Wrongo

Dustin can't resist the scrap, he ain't staying to any gameplan and even if he does utilise bodyshots fuck man
Eddie must have hit him with 1000

Dustins chin will
Not hold up in this fight
Nor will his lead leg
 
They will end going into brawl mode in some instances and I think Gaethje comes out on top in those exchanges. Will definitely be a fun fight.
 
DarkneT said:
Didn't read but I'm the fight picker round these parts anyway so your thread just got JACKED

Justin wins

By finish

Easy fucking money
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You better be right, boy.
 
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