Dustin Poirier vs Justin Gaethje
Dustin Poirier vs Justin Gaethje: head-to-head — careers, honours, key numbers and why the rivalry matters.
Why compare Dustin Poirier and Justin Gaethje?
Poirier's rivalry with Gaethje is marked by their thrilling fight at UFC on Fox 29, which earned Fight of the Year honors.
Dustin Poirier
Key numbers
- Total MMA fights41
- Wins30
- Losses10
- No contests1
- Knockout victories15
Top honours
- Interim UFC Lightweight Champion2019
- Fight of the Night awards10 (tied for most in UFC history)
- Performance of the Night awardsMultiple
- Submission of the Night awardsMultiple
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Justin Gaethje
Key numbers
- MMA Record27 wins, 5 losses
- Knockouts20 wins by knockout
- Submissions1 win by submission
- Decisions6 wins by decision
- Amateur Record7 wins, 0 losses
Top honours
- UFC Interim Lightweight ChampionTwo-time holder
- WSOF Lightweight ChampionFirst and only champion
- Fight of the Night Bonuses10 bonuses, tied for most in UFC history
- Post-Fight Bonuses15 bonuses in 15 UFC appearances
- NCAA Division I All-AmericanAchieved during collegiate wrestling career