![]() ![]() Poirier faced similar threats against Eddie Alvarez and Justin Gaethje and was able to stay the course. Poirier used to get himself into trouble by fighting recklessly but has demonstrated an improved ability to stay composed and fight through adversary in recent years. He is also able to fight moving forwards and backwards, and seamlessly mixes in clinch knees & elbows. “The Diamond” throws crisp, powerful combinations on the feet. The Hawaiian may even threaten with some chokes of own. If the fight does hit the mat, Holloway is a capable enough grappler that he should look to initiate scrambles to get to the feet. Holloway has shown an ability to surprise opponents with takedowns, but it’s more likely Holloway utilizes his 83% takedown defense rate to keep the fight standing. If Holloway can get Poirier to overextend in prolonged exchanges, he can exploit these moments to score major points and damage. When Poirier gets hurt, he tends to fire back over-aggressively, which leaves him open defensively. Moreover, Holloway has an incredible chin that has been able to handle everything thrown at him thus far. Holloway refuses to be forced off his game plan and has the defensive tactics to operate safely in the pocket. When “Blessed” initiates exchanges, he is always thinking steps ahead of his opponents. Holloway averages 6.90 SLpM, +1.31 versus Poirier. ![]() Against Poirier, Holloway will look to exploit his main advantages in this fight: pace, confidence and durability. ![]()
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