Poirier’s similarities to Bisping

[The Chosen]

There are obviously many comparisons one can draw between Poirier and Bisping. But one I just thought of... Luke Rockhold had easily finished Bisping a couple years before they rematched... same deal with Conor easily putting away Poirier years ago by now. What if Poirier has the ultimate Rocky Balboa journeyman type redemption story on January 23rd?

 

[Platinum]

Nothing alike
/thread

 

[BEATDOWNS]

He wins and doesn't get a belt?

 

[The Chosen]

Nothing alike
/thread

wow you’re so clever! Here farm those likes

 

[BEATDOWNS]

Nothing alike
/thread

They have similar career paths took the long road to the title.

 

[Get To Da Choppa]

They both look much better with hair

 

[The Chosen]

They both look much better with hair

They looked like American History X or Made in Britain extras

 

[Platinum]

wow you’re so clever! Here farm those likes

Salty

 

[JonJonesNeedle]

Rockhold played into Bispings Strength (striking). Rockhold is an inferior striker to Bisping, kicks aside. Rockhold is ridiculiously arrogant in his abilities and has a questionable chin.

I expect Dustin will end up playing to Conors strength (striking). Conon is a superior striker to Dustin. Conor is more confident in his abilities than arrogant and seems to have a decent chin.

 

[toowoomba]

Simliarity: Semi well-rounder without offensive grappling

Difference: Bisping is a former champ which Dustin will never be.

 

[Egészségére!]

Some general similarities in their styles + both are durable over achievers etc. The first fight didn’t determine much imo too many strikes to the back of the head that said the matchup still favors Conor if he brings his A game he wins again by tko

 

[TR1]

Don't insult Porier like that.

 

[tripleo]

Poirier is much more skilled

 

[Pious Augustus]

Here:

 

[The Chosen]

Here:

Yeah I was going to link that because it’s my favorite UFC promo ever. It’s where I got the idea.

 

[Evangelion]

Poirier is much more skilled

Not really as a striker Bisping is a better boxer and better kicker. Hes slso less prone to brawls and has better takedown defense

 

[Pious Augustus]

it’s my favorite UFC promo ever

it's this one for me
everything in this one is good the music, the narration everything

 

[The Chosen]

Don't insult Porier like that.

Considering Poirier compares himself to Bisping’s legacy I think it’s you who needs the ego check buddy!

 

[Brit_Brawler]

Considering Poirier compares himself to Bisping’s legacy I think it’s you who needs the ego check buddy!

Care to provide a link/ source for that buddy? I'm interested

 

[MichaelT]

Simliarity: Semi well-rounder without offensive grappling

Difference: Bisping is a former champ which Dustin will never be.

What Dustin's done in his career is worth more than knocking out no chin Luke and riding off into the sunset, belt or no belt