Justin Gaethje vs Dustin Poirier
Justin Gaethje vs Dustin Poirier: head-to-head — careers, honours, key numbers and why the rivalry matters.
Why compare Justin Gaethje and Dustin Poirier?
Gaethje and Poirier have faced each other multiple times, with their bouts being highly competitive and recognized for their intensity, showcasing both fighters' striking prowess.
Justin Gaethje
Key numbers
- Total MMA fights32
- Wins27
- Wins by knockout20
- Losses5
- Losses by knockout3
Top honours
- UFC Interim Lightweight ChampionTwo-time titleholder
- WSOF Lightweight ChampionFirst and only champion in the organization
- Fight of the Night BonusesTied for the most in UFC history with 10
- Post-Fight Bonus Awards15 awards in 15 UFC appearances
- NCAA Division I All-AmericanAchieved during collegiate wrestling career
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Dustin Poirier
Visit Dustin Poirier hubKey numbers
- Total Fights41
- Wins30
- Knockout Wins15
- Submission Wins8
- Decision Wins7
Top honours
- Interim UFC Lightweight Champion2019
- Fight of the Night AwardsTied for the most in UFC history with 10
- Most Significant Strikes LandedFifth most in UFC history
- Knockout VictoriesTied for third most in modern UFC history
- Pound-for-Pound RankingRanked 26th by various sources