On July 29, 2023, at UFC 291, Dustin Poirier and Justin Gaethje faced off in a rematch of their 2018 lightweight bout. The first fight was a classic, with Poirier winning by fourth-round TKO. The rematch was just as highly anticipated, and it didn’t disappoint.
The Rematch
The fight started off at a fast pace, with both fighters exchanging strikes. Poirier landed some good punches, but Gaethje’s leg kicks were starting to take their toll. In the second round, Gaethje landed a devastating right high kick that knocked Poirier out cold.
Round 1
The first round was very close, with both fighters landing significant strikes. Poirier landed some good punches, but Gaethje’s leg kicks were starting to take their toll. Gaethje also landed a few takedowns, but Poirier was able to get back to his feet quickly.
Round 2
In the second round, Gaethje landed a devastating right high kick that knocked Poirier out cold. Poirier was trying to defend the kick, but Gaethje’s timing was perfect. The kick landed flush on Poirier’s chin, and he went down immediately.
The Conclusion
Justin Gaethje won the rematch against Dustin Poirier by second-round knockout. It was a stunning victory, and it put Gaethje back in the title mix.
The Aftermath
The media and fans reacted positively to the outcome of the fight. Many praised Gaethje for his performance, and some even called it the knockout of the year. The win also puts Gaethje in a good position to challenge for the lightweight title next.
Who is Dustin Poirier?
Dustin Poirier is a professional mixed martial artist who competes in the lightweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). He is a former interim UFC Lightweight Champion and has challenged for the unified title on two occasions. Poirier is known for his well-rounded skill set and his exciting fighting style.
Who is Justin Gaethje?
Justin Gaethje is a professional mixed martial artist who competes in the lightweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). He is a former interim UFC Lightweight Champion and has challenged for the unified title on one occasion. Gaethje is known for his aggressive striking and his willingness to engage in stand-up exchanges.
Why was the rematch so anticipated?
The rematch between Dustin Poirier and Justin Gaethje was so anticipated because the first fight was such a classic. It was a close, exciting fight that could have gone either way. The rematch also had a lot of implications for the lightweight title picture.
How did the first fight go?
The first fight between Dustin Poirier and Justin Gaethje took place at UFC on Fox 29 in April 2018. Poirier won the fight by fourth-round TKO. The fight was a close and exciting one, with both fighters landing significant strikes. In the fourth round, Poirier landed a series of punches that dropped Gaethje to the ground. Poirier then followed up with a series of ground and pound strikes that forced the referee to stop the fight.
