Khabib Nurmagomedov vs Dustin Poirier
Khabib Nurmagomedov vs Dustin Poirier: head-to-head — careers, honours, key numbers and why the rivalry matters.
Why compare Khabib Nurmagomedov and Dustin Poirier?
Khabib faced Dustin Poirier in 2018, with whom he had an intense battle. Khabib won the fight by submission in the third round.
Khabib Nurmagomedov
Key numbers
- Wins29
- Losses0
- Knockout wins8
- Submission wins11
- Decision wins10
Top honours
- UFC Lightweight Champion2018-2021
- Atrium Cup Champion2008
- M-1 Global Champion2010
- Bellator title challenger2011
- Fight Matrix #1 Lightweight of all time2020
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Dustin Poirier
Key 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