The lightweight matchup was originally scheduled to be the main event of UFC Fight Night 76 on Oct. 24 in Dublin. However, the margins of the judges scorecards do not tell the full story of the fight, as both men went to hell and back and pushed one another all the way. “Then, if the worst happens, generally it’s less bad as what you billed it up to be in your head. Holloway Poirier def. Duffy, a former boxer, utilised his striking skills in the early goings but was taken down after Poirier realised he was getting hurt on the feet. Never with the pressure of being the Irish's shining star. Dustin Poirier def. Dustin Poirier vs Joseph Duffy Full Fight UFC 195 Part 3. Giving Poirier the edge is more about splitting hairs than a decisive edge in the fight. The first round was a back-and-forth, hard-hitting affair, with both guys laying down serious leather. UFC Fight Night: Holohan vs. Smolka Joseph Duffy vs Dustin Poirier October 24, 2015 3Arena, Dublin, Ireland FIGHT PASS PRELIMS 1:15PM/10:15AM ETPT, … In the third, Poirier again scored an early takedown. That is more than Poirier. Duffy has fought in Ireland plenty of times but never under the UFC banner. Also, I favor Duffy's chin more than Poirier's, and that could be the ultimate difference, as they'll both land cleanly. That is what we will look at with this head-to-toe breakdown of UFC Fight Night 76's main event. Poirier only has six in his career, but they are more varied. Duffy made his UFC debut at UFC 185 with a win over Jake Lindsey. We use cookies and other tracking technologies to improve your browsing experience on our site, show personalized content and targeted ads, analyze site traffic, and understand where our audiences come from. Duffy is more routine with guillotine and rear-naked chokes. On wobbly legs, Poirier will be in a lot of trouble. “There’s no easy fights in the lightweight division and in the UFC.”. By choosing I Accept, you consent to our use of cookies and other tracking technologies. I do believe Poirier is more versatile on the feet and the ground, but Duffy isn't too far behind. “His tenacity; to lose a fight, but never give up is similar to Michael Bisping. Poirier will be his best test inside the Octagon to date. After Duffy's debut, new fans were not aware of his talents on the mat, but he got a submission in his second fight. The judges' scores were 30-26, 30-27, and 30-27 in favor of Poirier. Exhilarating rights have become part of Poirier’s huge appeal in the sport of MMA, as well as his incredible generosity and acts of kindness outside of it. Prediction: Duffy defeats Poirier by TKO in the second round. If I were to just discuss this in regard to offensive wrestling, I may lean toward Poirier, but taking into account defense and the clinch, I'll take Duffy. That could play large in this fight. And Duffy could not be more proud of the man he once shared a thrilling 15 minutes with in the octagon. In a five-round fight, that is what I'll take. He returned in July with a submission win against Ivan Jorge. It has moved Poirier into the Top 15 of the division. UFC Fight Night 76 has a lightweight main event sure to take fans off their feet with excitement. Duffy is also versatile, but he is more measured with his attacks. Duffy has yet to score a takedown inside the Octagon, and Poirier only has one in his last five fights. Duffy Duffy def. Dana White has praised fight fans the world over during his tenure as UFC boss. To learn more or opt-out, read our Cookie Policy. Full list of Reebok sponsorship payouts for the UFC Fight Night 76 mixed martial arts (MMA) event last Saturday night (Oct., 24, 2015) on UFC Fight Pass from inside 3Arena in Dublin, Ireland. Joe Rogan MMA UFC 230 Jon Jones Nate Diaz × Close Search 4 years ago. as Ireland's Joe Duffy fights in front of a friendly crowd against Dustin Poirier. Joseph Duffy vs Dustin Poirier January 2, 2016 MGM Grand, Las Vegas, Nevada, United States PPV MAIN CARD 10 PM EST/ 7PM PST Dustin Poirier def. Joe Duffy insists former foe Dustin Poirier is ‘the most exciting fighter’ in the UFC at this moment in time. More Coverage: UFC 195 Results | UFC newsVote MMA Fighting for Best Media Source. 13. “I always expect the worse and then it’s kind of easy to adjust to when you’re expecting the worst. And after a wild first round thrilled the early arrivals at the MGM Grand Garden Arena for the Fight Pass prelim, Poirier pulled away over the second and third rounds to earn the victory at UFC 195. “I would say he is the most exciting fighter on the roster, sometimes the way he turns around to fight so quickly. Poirier doesn't have to make the big cut to 145 pounds anymore, but will that translate into a speed advantage this weekend? Watch UFC FIGHT NIGHT®: FIGUEIREDO VS BENITEZ 2 from 11pm (1am main card) on Saturday 18 July on BT Sport 1 HD or tune into talkSPORT 2 for live commentary from Adam Catterall, Nick Peet and Danny Roberts. Poirier will throw more kicks and possibly attempt a flying knee. Joe Duffy insists former foe Dustin Poirier is ‘the most exciting fighter’ in the UFC at this moment in time. “Who just never quite and keep coming back and obviously it pays dividends because you really do end up getting to the top.”. Duffy (15-2), best known as the last fighter to defeat UFC featherweight champion Conor McGregor, had a four-fight win streak snapped and is now 2-1 in the UFC. Poirier (19-4) improved to 3-0 since jumping up to lightweight and his won seven of his past eight fights. The difference may be in the variety of attacks. “He’s a tough guy; in his last fight he hangs in there until the bitter end and then he turned the tide and obviously got that win so I’m expecting a tough fight. New date set for Joseph Duffy vs Dustin Poirier. Ben Kiely. So who has the advantage in this fight? Duffy follows up with a barrage of strikes to get the finish. Poirier was a former Top Five-ranked featherweight, but after suffering a TKO loss to Conor McGregor, he made the decision to move up to 155 pounds. If so, that will give him a big leg up on Duffy. Because of his versatility I like Poirier's chances whether on top or on bottom. They are both talented on their feet, and both have knockout power. Late in the round, after the fight hit the floor, Poirier landed a wicked, fight-changing elbow. This is a five-round fight, and an adrenaline dump could ultimately cost Duffy the fight. We use cookies and other tracking technologies to improve your browsing experience on our site, show personalized content and targeted ads, analyze site traffic, and understand where our audiences come from. This service is provided on talkSPORT Ltd's Terms of Use in accordance with our Privacy Policy. However, feeding off the energy from the fans could turn this into a one-sided beatdown. Duffy, for his part, saved his best shots for his counters. “So something along them lines like a hard, tough, three rounds of grinding and I know how tough he is. Much like striking, I give the nod to Poirier for his variety. Dustin Poirier defeats Joe Duffy via 3 Round Decision #20. “I’m very impressed with Dustin,” he told talkSPORT.com “Every fight he is in and the way he just bounces back and looks to get back in there as soon as possible. Joe Rogan previews the once October bout that is set for this Saturday at UFC 195 on the FIGHT PASS prelims. I'll give the ever-so-slight nod to Poirier for his willingness to take more chances, although that could also be a flaw against someone like Duffy. The former two-division champion, who has been on … Poirier is athletic and has good balance, but he has been taken down by some lesser wrestlers inside the cage. But the bout was scrapped the week of the fight when it was revealed Duffy suffered a concussion in the late stages of training. Duffy is certainly capable of putting him on his back. LAS VEGAS -- Dustin Poirier's matchup with Joseph Duffy turned out to be worth the wait for Poirier. How can you not draw inspiration from guys like that? He has D'Arce choke and mounted triangle armbar finishes to his credit. Joseph Duffy via unanimous decision (30-26, 30-27, 30-27). More Joseph Duffy vs. Dustin Poirier News, FIGHT PASS PRELIMS 1:15PM/10:15AM ETPT, FIGHT PASS MAIN CARD 4PM/1PM ETPT, Reebok Payouts For UFC Dublin A Paltry $62,500, White calls Dublin the world's best fight town, Smolka finishes Holohan at UFC Fight Night 76. Check out behind-the-scenes footage of UFC Fight Island on Abu Dhabi before a packed summer of fights, Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window), Download the talkSPORT app NOW – the best way to listen live. If you head over to FightMetric to view the statistical breakdown for this fight, you will note how close these two are in the striking department—although it is worth noting there are only two fights taken into consideration for Duffy's stats. Dustin Poirier vs. Joe Duffy is finally here. Miller Joe DUFFY Diakiese def. The victory will move Duffy into the Top 15 at lightweight and set up potential contender bouts in 2016 for the UFC's second Irish star. Duffy and ‘The Diamond’ enjoyed a sensational slugfest in 2016, with Poirier emerging with a unanimous decision victory. The action begins at 6:30pm/3:30pm ETPT. However, the scale starts to tip in Duffy's favor due to the inevitable clinch battles. He is far from outclassed in this fight. Hooker Poirier def. Dustin POIRIER Poirier def. Please also read our Privacy Notice and Terms of Use, which became effective December 20, 2019. UFC 254: Khabib vs. Gaethje fight card announced, Islam Makhachev no longer competing. Please also read our Privacy Notice and Terms of Use, which became effective December 20, 2019. Poirier has shown more versatility inside the cage. Dustin Poirier has responded to Conor McGregor's bombshell that he's accepted the UFC's rematch offer.