The UFC lightweight division has been one of the most exciting weight classes in recent years. With title changes and exciting fights on PPVs, the division has been the center of attention for many MMA fans. However, two fighters, in particular, stand out in terms of their exciting fighting style: Dustin Poirier and Justin Gaethje.

Poirier and Gaethje are known for their aggressive and entertaining fighting style. Both fighters have been involved in some of the most memorable fights in recent years, and they have earned the respect of MMA fans worldwide. Gaethje recently claimed to be the most entertaining fighter ever. Poirier, however, had some strong opinions about this statement.

Dustin Poirier thinks he is the most exciting fighter

In a recent interview with MMA on SiriusXM, Poirier did not hold back in claiming his position as the most exciting fighter in the UFC. When asked about his place on the most exciting fighters’ shortlist, Poirier said, “F*ck all that, man. F*ck the shortlist, I am the guy!”.

Poirier went on to say that he has been putting on Fight of the Year performances long before Gaethje came into the scene. “Before Justin Gaethje was fighting in MMA, I was putting on Fight of the Years. I was headlining events in 2012 putting on Fight of the Years, I don’t even know if Gaethje was fighting then. I’ve been doing this.”

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Poirier‘s response is not surprising, given his impressive record in the UFC. He has been involved in some of the most exciting fights in recent years. This includes his Fight of the Year performance against Gaethje in 2018.

Dustin Poirier vs Justin Gaethje 2?

Gaethje faced Poirier at UFC on Fox: Poirier vs. Gaethje in 2018. The fight was exhilarating for the fans to watch. Poirier won the fight by TKO in the fourth round. However, the world gave Gaethje a ton of respect for the performance he put up.

After defeating Rafael Fiziev, Gaethje has shown interest in facing Poirier again. Poirier has also come back to winning ways after defeating Michael Chandler.

Their first fight was one of the most entertaining fights in recent years, and a rematch would surely live up to expectations. Both fighters have improved since their first meeting. A rematch would give them the opportunity to prove who the better fighter is.

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