Seven years later, Dustin Poirier does it again. After a five-round war, ‘The Diamond’ once again managed to defeat Max Holloway, but this time around also becoming the interim lightweight champion at UFC 236, in Atlanta, Georgia. On Twitter, pro fighters praised both performances.
This will surpass the last fight.
— Justin Gaethje (@Justin_Gaethje) April 14, 2019
Holloway . has been tagged more in this first round with Poirier than in any fight I can remember, and he’s also hurt Dustin. But it looks like Dustin’s power may be too much. #ufc236 pic.twitter.com/pXxBb5GanL
— The Mane Event™ (@EliasTheodorou) April 14, 2019
Amazing opening round for Dustin. But max isn’t done! Great round of action!
— michael (@bisping) April 14, 2019
A significant power difference #UFC236
— Cub Swanson (@CubSwanson) April 14, 2019
Good gosh!! #UFC236
— Cortney Casey (@CastIron_Casey) April 14, 2019
I’m surprised by the striking difference TBH. I thought the stand up would’ve er’d in the side in Holloway with volume and cardio. Dustin looks sharp with the hands and kicks. He also is landing the heavier strikes. #UFC236
— Aljamain Sterling (@FunkMaster_UFC) April 14, 2019
Holloway is a Freaking Monster lol
— GILBERT BURNS DURINHO (@GilbertDurinho) April 14, 2019
Imagine if Max fought kahbib
— Katlyn Chookagian (@blondefighter) April 14, 2019
This is the fight of the century. @BlessedMMA @DustinPoirier @ufc @Mickmaynard2 @seanshelby
— Matt “The Mangler” Bessette (@ManglerUFC) April 14, 2019
What’s the stat on rogan saying “he’s got him hurt”
— Sam Alvey (@smilensam) April 14, 2019
Wow for these #ufc236 double headers title fights!
— Raphael Assuncao (@RaphaAssuncao) April 14, 2019
This is where legends are made #ufc236live
— Justin Gaethje (@Justin_Gaethje) April 14, 2019
What a war!!
— Cara de Sapato (@caradesapatojr) April 14, 2019
Do yall realize how many gym wars are gonna take place next week because of these last two fights
— Sodiq Yusuff (@Super_Sodiq) April 14, 2019
Another standing ovation great fight
— Belal Muhammad (@bullyb170) April 14, 2019
Man! That main event was Bananas as well! amazing! #ufc236
— BRYAN BARBERENA (@bryan_barberena) April 14, 2019
Let’s Fuckin’ Gooooo!!! @danawhite Give Me The Winner #UFC236 The Fans Want It!!! @ufc pic.twitter.com/w5McpZUceO
— Tony Ferguson (@TonyFergusonXT) April 14, 2019
Great fight Gentleman!
— Frankie Edgar (@FrankieEdgar) April 14, 2019
The MMA Gods have blessed us #ufc236
— Tatiana Suarez (@TSPMMA115) April 14, 2019
Just incredible display of technique and heart from both @BlessedMMA and @DustinPoirier Thank you guys! You make me proud to be a part of the ufc!
— michael (@bisping) April 14, 2019
Congrats Champ @DustinPoirier #UFC236
— Cub Swanson (@CubSwanson) April 14, 2019
Congrats @DustinPoirier on the new belt! Amazing to see champions who want to change their communities.
— CRIS CYBORG (@criscyborg) April 14, 2019
Congrats @DustinPoirier!!!
— Douglas Lima (@PhenomLima) April 14, 2019
Congrats @DustinPoirier! What an amazing career you’ve had. You deserve it. Small town southern boy.
— Chase Sherman (@ChaseShermanUFC) April 14, 2019
Wasn’t our night tonight hawaii. Still super proud of @BostonSalmon and @BlessedMMA #ufc236
— Brad Tavares (@BradTavares) April 14, 2019
I hate to see Max loose but I’m so freaking happy to see Poirier after so long, achieve this moment.
What a fight by both guys… Thank you #UFC236
— Megan Anderson (@MeganA_mma) April 14, 2019
Another great fight congrats guys
— glover teixeira (@gloverteixeira) April 14, 2019
Hawaii @BlessedMMA just made you proud! ❤️ heart of a warrior
— CRIS CYBORG (@criscyborg) April 14, 2019
Max is so cool #ufc236
— Katlyn Chookagian (@blondefighter) April 14, 2019
Another one that can be fight of the year Jesus! Congrats Dustin both you guys put on hell of the show!
— Erik Jon Koch (@NEWBREED04) April 14, 2019
Well deserved @DustinPoirier. Long time coming.
— Daniel Straus (@DanielStraus) April 14, 2019
That’s what @ufc Main events are all about. Wow, wow, wow! Lions going at it! Two class acts who also happen to be two of the best fighters at FW and LW. Holloway and Poirier gave us everything I hoped for and more. #UFC236
— Kenny Florian (@kennyflorian) April 14, 2019
Love everything about those last two fights. Lots of respect. Congrats to all. @DustinPoirier @stylebender @KelvinGastelum @BlessedMMA
— Coach (@CMPunk) April 14, 2019
I just love @BlessedMMA he’s a great sport win or lose. I love his attitude
— Tatiana Suarez (@TSPMMA115) April 14, 2019
Congratulations @DustinPoirier
— michael (@bisping) April 14, 2019
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