Dustin Poirier vs. Benoit Saint Denis – Preview and Prediction
Dustin Poirier and Benoit Saint Denis will fight in a five round co-main event at UFC 299.
The servers as a very interesting matchup in the lightweight division as its the veteran that’s seen it all in Poirier taking on a stud up and comer in Saint Denis.
With the fight only being days away, let’s preview the fight and give a prediction. The full preview and prediction can also be seen in the video above.
How will Benoit Saint Denis handle a five round fight?
Saint Denis has never been in five round fight so it should be interesting to see how he handles his approach for UFC 299.
With his power, its likely he won’t ever see the championship round, but if what happens if he can’t get Poirier out there?
Very interesting topic, but make no mistake about it. Saint Denis can get anyone out of there early so look for him to do it again?
What’s does Dustin Poirier have left in the tank?
Poirier is as good as they come and he’s seen it all inside of the octagon.
Throughout his career, Poirier has shared the cage with the likes of Conor McGregor, Khabib Nurmagomedov, Justin Gaethje, Michael Chandler, Charles Oliveira and Max Holloway just to name a few.
So Saint Denis won’t throw anything at Poirier that he hasn’t seen, but Poirier is coming off a bad knockout loss to Gaethje and if he wants to keep his title chances alive he needs a win.
Let’s see if he answers the bell with everything to lose in this fight at UFC 299.
Tale of the Tape
Pretty even. Saint Denis in two inches taller, but outside of that, its close.
Oddsmakers
They like Saint Denis to win at UFC 299. A little surprising given Poirier’s experience. Seems like they love Saint Denis and his power.
Prediction
Can Saint Denis get Poirier out of there early? Or does Poirier make this a dog fight late and use his motor, will power and stamina to squeeze out another win?
That’s what I’m torn between.
I’ll go with oddsmakers, but if Poirier can weather a storm and drag it out, don’t be surprised if the veteran gets his much needed win.
Prediction: Benoit Saint Denis defeats Dustin Poirier
