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UFC NEWS & FEATURESScouting Report: Dustin Poirier
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LEV PISARSKY JUL 28, 2023 COMMENTS
Dustin Poirier
Born: Jan. 19, 1989 (Age: 34) in Lafayette, Louisiana
Division: Lightweight
Height: 5’9”
Reach: 73”
Record: 29-7 (21-6 UFC)
Association: American Top Team
Stage of Career: Post-Prime
Summary: Poirier has cemented himself as one of the greatest lightweights of all-time. His striking is outstanding, as he possesses rare knockout power in both hands. All of his punches are stellar—it all begins with his heavy jab—and he throws them as part of beautiful combinations. He fires a terrific cross and hook, and the fact the he is a southpaw makes his attack even trickier. Poirier’s kicks are also excellent. His leg kicks are sudden, unpredictable and hard, and those he aims at the body have every quality one could desire. While his head kicks are not quite as potent, he can chain them to his punches. The best aspect of his standup may be his footwork and movement, and he has the cardio to compete at a high pace for five rounds. An iron chin and proven recuperative powers complete the package. In the clinch, he excels with a powerful knee to the body and short hooks, creating space with effective hand fighting. Poirier features solid takedowns, along with the ability to climb to the back and sink rear-naked chokes or deliver punishing ground-and-pound. Only top-shelf grapplers have managed to expose him on the mat.
STRIKING
• Stance: Southpaw.
• Hand Speed: Average.
• Jab: Hard, sudden and technical but lacks some speed.
• Cross: Accurate and fast, with genuine knockout power.
• Right Hook: Short, powerful and thrown with solid rotation.
• Overhand Left: Rarely throws it.
• Uppercuts: Almost never uses them.
• Solitary Striker or Volume Puncher: Fires punches in bunches and does so exceedingly well.
• Favorite Combination(s): A technical, accurate and powerful one-two, which he throws harmoniously.
• Knees: A beautifully timed weapon he unleashes when opponents are moving in.
• Leg Kicks: Fires them with suddenness and from unexpected angles, all while keeping his hands up.
• Body Kicks: Fast, hard and sudden, and his southpaw stance only enhances their effectiveness.
• Head Kicks: Solid and technical but not exceptional in terms of speed or power.
• Chains Kicks to Punches: Yes, primarily with head kicks.
Few lightweights can match Poirier in the standup department. His excellent jab sets up a slow of exquisite combinations. He covers all the bases with a deadly left cross and a terrific right hook. Moreover, Poirier carries power in both hands—a rare quality. Excellent kicks compliment his boxing. Those he fires at the legs are difficult to anticipate, on top of being accurate and hard; and his body kicks out of the southpaw stance have all the qualities one could want. Fantastic movement, footwork and instincts allow him to check all the boxes.
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