Dustin Poirier and Justin Gaethje: UFC Sports News: In a mere fortnight, UFC 291 will come alive with Dustin Poirier and Justin Gaethje stepping into the spotlight as the headlining stars. Fans are eagerly anticipating their thrilling rematch, now spiced up with the BMF Title on the line. Before we witness this epic showdown, let’s dive into the stats of both fighters, which have remained remarkably alike ever since their first electrifying clash back in 2018.
Dustin Poirier and Justin Gaethje Has Had Similar Stats Since First Fight In 2018: 6-2 Record, 4 Finishes, W Over Chandler and More
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Stats of Dustin Poirier and Justin Gaethje Since They Fought First In 2018
Back in 2018, Poirier and Gaethje crossed paths for the first time at a UFC Fight Night event in Glendale, Arizona, where they already showcased their prowess as two of the finest lightweights in the world. The fight lived up to the expectations and undoubtedly left a mark. In fact, their initial showdown remains one of the most memorable clashes in the history of the lightweight division. Gaethje emerged victorious with an incredible KO win, delivering a stunning blow in the fourth round. And since that fight both have similar stats.
Despite their differing overall career records, with Poirier at 29-7 and Gaethje at 24-4, their post-2018 encounters reveal an interesting similarity with a shared 6-2 record. Furthermore, both fighters boast an impressive 4 finishes among their 6 wins.
What’s even more intriguing is that they have faced and triumphed against Michael Chandler, and experienced the same opponents in Khabib Nurmagomedov and Charles Oliveira, resulting in the title match losses for both. This adds an extra layer of excitement and anticipation to their upcoming rematch for the BMF Title at UFC 291.
The upcoming showdown between Poirier and Gaethje at UFC 291 promises to be captivating. It remains to be seen which fighter will emerge victorious in their anticipated rematch and claim the spotlight this weekend. The fans eagerly await to witness the outcome of this exciting clash between two exceptional stars of the octagon.
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