In a thrilling display of skill and determination, Dustin Poirier emerged victorious over Benoît Saint Denis in a highly anticipated matchup. The two fighters clashed in the octagon with intensity and precision, but it was Poirier who ultimately proved to be the superior competitor.
Poirier's striking ability and grappling expertise were on full display as he dominated Saint Denis throughout the fight. His relentless aggression and calculated strategy kept his opponent on the defensive, unable to mount any significant offense.
Poirier did go for one more after tagging Saint Denis with a punch early in the second round. However, The Diamond didn't need to go for a choke attempt when he launched a perfect counter left hand that put his opponent on skates.
Instead of going for the submission he finished the job with punches and reminded everyone he's still a top lightweight.
Poirier had his work cut out for him on paper. With losses to Charles Oliveira and Justin Gaethje sandwiched between a win over Michael Chandler, the veteran was starting to fall out of the picture at the top of the lightweight division.
Saint Denis pressed Poirier and Poirier landed a right hand that stunned Saint Denis. Poirier, against his corner's wishes, went for a guillotine choke. Saint Denis escapes and took Poirier's back. Poirier reversed the position and Saint Denis stood. Saint Denis worked for a takedown. He backed up a step and threw punches. Poirier separated and landed a left hand. Poirier landed a right hand. A follow-up right hand dropped Saint Denis. Poirier thought about another guillotine choke but didn't go for it. He landed another right hand that sent Saint Denis crashing to the canvas ending the fight.
Saint-Denis holds a slight 1-inch reach advantage, and he is 7 years younger than the underdog. The significant strikes landed per minute is nearly identical, with Saint-Denis holding an ever-so-slight 5.53-to-5.49 advantage, although he is much more accurate at 61.36%. He also has a tremendous 4.55 takedown average and 1.40-to-1.21 submission average.
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