I'm genuinely worried for Poirier

[Brigfa2]

Not a big fan of both but I'm rooting for Poirier. But man I can't lie -- Islam looks in shape, sharp while Dustin look tense and anxious and the way he g-checked Dustin when he called him motherf*ker damn.... I just hope this isn't the end of Dustin career because tbh I think he's gonna get finished. I think Islam choke him out.

Poirier have to knock him out. There's really no other way.

If he is gonna get choked out then what's the problem? He is so used to it in fact he enjoys it

 

[lerobshow]

If he is gonna get choked out then what's the problem? He is so used to it in fact he enjoys it

Its just not a good way to end your career.

 

[Espresso]

DP gonna sleep slap that motherfucker

 

[jeff7b9]

I totally get that. I'm actually living in Thailand (from Canada) since 2010 and been doing Muay Thai for over a decade. I often see professional fighters coming here. Petr Yan is probably the guy that spend the most time here. I see him pretty much everyday.

GSP is actually a good example of a fighter performing amazingly under pressure. GSP used to have panic attack he really didnt like to fight lol. But he was so good at dealing with the stress and anxiety of fighting.

Panic attacks before fights are probably more common than people realize.

During the walkout from Holly vs Ronda, you can CLEARLY see on camera Holly showing the telltale signs of a panic attack (my wife gets them)

Holly does her best "poker face" but you can see the uncontrollable muscle spasms that are kind of a signature "tell' of a panic attack. If I recall correctly her face twitched a bit in the cheeks and her abdomen was rapidly twitching, that's the giveaway, the muscle twitches tend to be rapid-fire in a way that would be nearly impossible to mimick if you try because it is your parasympathetic * nervous system which is misfiring to create the spasm.




(*I think, I mix these up)

 

[lerobshow]

Panic attacks before fights are probably more common than people realize.

During the walkout from Holly vs Ronda, you can CLEARLY see on camera Holly showing the telltale signs of a panic attack (my wife gets them)

Holly does her best "poker face" but you can see the uncontrollable muscle spasms that are kind of a signature "tell' of a panic attack. If I recall correctly her face twitched a bit in the cheeks and her abdomen was rapidly twitching, that's the giveaway, the muscle twitches tend to be rapid-fire in a way that would be nearly impossible to mimick if you try because it is your parasympathetic * nervous system which is misfiring to create the spasm.




(*I think, I mix these up)

100%.

I actually have depression and deal with panic attack and yeah to a self-aware person it can be easily recognizable. The muscle spasms that you're talking about are 100% a real thing.

I'm very far from a high level fighter but I did fought before and you can definitely feel the anxiety. Whoever say otherwise is lying. That's why I have a lot of respect for guys like GSP, Jones and even Connor. The way they deal with the adversity and pressure is just amazing.

Fighting is one thing (the physical part of it) but the mental side of it is so much bigger.

 

[Paladin]

Not a big fan of both but I'm rooting for Poirier. But man I can't lie -- Islam looks in shape, sharp while Dustin look tense and anxious and the way he g-checked Dustin when he called him motherf*ker damn.... I just hope this isn't the end of Dustin career because tbh I think he's gonna get finished. I think Islam choke him out.

Poirier have to knock him out. There's really no other way.

I’ll go with Islam by head kick KO.

 

[LouDee16]

I mean yeah I get that and good on him tbh nothing but respect but man he has to fight first and it really seems like his head is not in it atm.

This is probably the first time that I watch a Dustin fight and can tell his head is not there. Maybe it's me but if we take anything from the weigh-in and the buildup of the fight, Islam is 1-0.

Did you notice Islam behavior when Dustin said ''motherfucker'' ? I know its a little detail and we're talking about pro fighters but you can tell Islam was about to kill him right there and Dustin definitely noticed thats why he said ''i respect you brother''.

I really like Dustin and respect him alot as a fighter but man this is a tall task considering where he is in his career.

people from other countries take motherfucker literally, and it bothers them a lot, even though us in the US know it means nothing about having sex with your mom.. nothing to see here, maybe he got under Islams skin and leads him to make a mistake

 

[meast]

Yall sleepin on Dustin

 

[lerobshow]

people from other countries take motherfucker literally, and it bothers them a lot, even though us in the US know it means nothing about having sex with your mom.. nothing to see here, maybe he got under Islams skin and leads him to make a mistake

That's actually true.

I have a thai partner and we been together for years and everytime I see the word ''fuck'' she snap.

 

[NoSmilez]

Dustin's hairline still looking strong. Islam's hairline is about to go.

 

[nostradumbass]

Heard the same thing about Max before the Gaethje fight. If they fought 10 times, Islam probably wrecks him in 9 of them, but this could be the 1 where he doesn't and is able to land a big shot before getting slung around.

 

[legcramp]

I couldn't have said it better myself. No need to worry about Dustin, he's already been through all the lows and highs, he knows how the game works.

You have your neck procedure yet? Hopefully it went well.

 

[Poirierfan]

You have your neck procedure yet? Hopefully it went well.

Yup, just sitting here high as a kite. Lol, I go home tomorrow (Yay!). I thought they would keep me longer like last time but apparently not. I should be home for the fight. And thanks btw.

 

[Killer Kadoogan]

the question is, will islam get it to the ground? will DP bite on a takedown attempt, only to be met with a striking counter? the odds are low if DP gets taken down. islams striking will open up due to fear of the takedown. DP could win. But the likelihood i think is low.

 

[HunterAcosta]

Dustin has probably 3 matches max in him before he throws in the towel. If he loses here, he is likely to retire, he even said a fight against Conor is not something that peaks his interests anymore.

Lots of moolah thrown his way will prob change that .

 

[Poirierfan]

the question is, will islam get it to the ground? will DP bite on a takedown attempt, only to be met with a striking counter? the odds are low if DP gets taken down. islams striking will open up due to fear of the takedown. DP could win. But the likelihood i think is low.

It's not if Islam can get him down, we both know Dustin is getting taken down. Maybe Dustin can connect with a knee since Dustin is a southpaw and Islam dips to the right with his head when going for td's. Or maybe Islam will adjust and go to the left, who knows. I'm hoping for a well timed knee or uppercut from Dustin's strong side.

 

[Poirierfan]

Panic attacks before fights are probably more common than people realize.

During the walkout from Holly vs Ronda, you can CLEARLY see on camera Holly showing the telltale signs of a panic attack (my wife gets them)

Holly does her best "poker face" but you can see the uncontrollable muscle spasms that are kind of a signature "tell' of a panic attack. If I recall correctly her face twitched a bit in the cheeks and her abdomen was rapidly twitching, that's the giveaway, the muscle twitches tend to be rapid-fire in a way that would be nearly impossible to mimick if you try because it is your parasympathetic * nervous system which is misfiring to create the spasm.




(*I think, I mix these up)

I real.panick attack is nasty, I thought I was gonna die, it feels like an out of body experience, like a bad acid trip. My son was freaking out balling crying to me one time. He would get anxiety attacks due to PTSD from stupid me and his mom fighting when he was little. The therapist helped with that tremendously. He hasn't had one in years.

 

[Jinx_AA]

He’s a professional and making millions - nothing to be worried about

But yes - Islam should finish under 3

 

[Slapjit]

Fam Dustin prolly knew right away him made a mistake not being #DEI compliant ting kinda messed up when u tink aboot it prolly thot "oh damn bro prolly thot I said him do sus ting w/him hoya bro srs rn better clarify". Dustin a good guy bro he builds playgroundz for kidz ting a wholazz vibe fam fr

Dustin via gilly goose DDT #walahi fam Islam str8 snorin' like Edge did it to him

 

[Killer Kadoogan]

It's not if Islam can get him down, we both know Dustin is getting taken down. Maybe Dustin can connect with a knee since Dustin is a southpaw and Islam dips to the right with his head when going for td's. Or maybe Islam will adjust and going to the left, who knows. I'm hoping for a well timed knee or uppercut from Dustin's strong side.

logical assessment and realistic. i hope DP can get it done, nothing would be greater than that win over Islam. So tired. It's all so tiring.