Poirier can use his jabs and maybe body shots to make Khabib think twice before he shoots for a takedown. Dustin Poirier has all the tools to neutralize Khabib’s wrestling. Khabib Nurmagomedov will earn a career-high purse of $6million (£5m) for defending his lightweight title against Dustin Poirier. Even on the feet he’s no slouch. Khabib Nurmagomedov stopped Dustin Poirier by submission in the third round Saturday night at UFC 242, retaining his lightweight title and unbeaten record. Khabib Nurmagomedov (c) def. watch video >> Khabib Nurmagomedov vs Dustin Poirier UFC 242. However, Dustin can use his striking to keep the Russian wrecking machine at the bay. Khabib’s striking is only gonna get better too
Dustin Poirier via third-round submission (rear naked choke) Paul Felder def. When Poirier thought he hurt Khabib in the beginning of round 2 and started rushing him, Khabib sneaked a nice left hook that stung Dustin and made Dustin think twice of running in face first. In the sweltering heat of Abu Dhabi's Yas Island, he made good on his words. Edson Barboza via split decision … Content made by this channel. Edson Barboza via split decision (27-30, 29 … Look at all the latest videos: live broadcasts of battles, a selection of the best moments and knockouts Khabib had warned Dustin Poirier that 'hungry eagles fly' and the Russian phenom soared to a title defence at UFC 242. It’s very unlikely that Dustin Poirier is going beat Khabib on the ground. Dustin Poirier would fill in if Khabib or Tony couldn't make UFC 249. The champion headlines UFC 242 … Watch Khabib Nurmagomedov Vs Dustin Poirier UFC 242 full Guide UFC 242 Khabib vs Dustin is an upcoming mixed martial arts event produced by the Ultimate Fighting Championship that will be held on Sep 7, 2019, at The Arena, Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Khabib Nurmagomedov returns to the Octagon to defend his lightweight title against interim champ Dustin Poirier in the main event of UFC 242 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates on Saturday. Dustin Poirier via third-round submission (rear naked choke) Paul Felder def. Khabib is a sneaky striker. 3 months ago; 35 views; Dustin Poirier would jump in just in case Khabib Nurmagomedov or Tony Ferguson couldn't reach the UFC 249 main event. Full fight video. Khabib Nurmagomedov (c) def.