Dustin Poirier has fought an array of heavy hitters, but one MMA icon stands out from the pack.
Throughout his career, ‘The Diamond’ has made a reputation for his willingness to take on absolutely anyone.
With an unrivaled will to win, the American has gone to war with a plethora of legends, knocking many of them out with his dynamite hands.
However, on occasion, he’s been caught himself, with a superstar knocking him out with a thunderous left hand.
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Dustin Poirier says Conor McGregor is the biggest puncher he’s ever faced
On September 27, 2014, at UFC 178, inside the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA, Dustin Poirier fought Conor McGregor for the first time.
After a heated build-up, ‘The Diamond’ quickly found himself in a state of disarray, with the Irishman detonating a bomb on his chin to end the fight.
Having felt the full force of the Dubliner’s power shot, Poirier told the UFC: “The hardest puncher I’ve ever faced would probably be Conor McGregor.”
When asked to elaborate on what his punch felt like, the Louisianian refused, replying: “I’m good.”
While the nature of the first contest would scare many out of taking the rematch, Poirier refused to back down from a challenge, fighting his arch-rival again at UFC 257.
This time, it was the American who walked away with the bragging rights, brutally finishing McGregor with a lethal right hand to even the score.
In their third and final encounter, Poirier dominated until his adversary broke his leg.
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Having given the world so many epic moments, Poirier has developed a huge fan base.
Even Theo Von loves watching The Diamond, with the pair developing a close friendship.
The comedian has been by the warrior’s side through the good times and the bad.