Dustin Poirier vs. Anthony Pettis slated for UFC Norfolk

[La Paix]

Dustin Poirier fights Anthony Pettis on Nov. 11 at UFC Norfolk.
Esther Lin, MMA Fighting


A sizzling lightweight matchup between Dustin Poirier and former UFC champion Anthony Pettis has been finalized for Nov. 11 at UFC Norfolk.

The UFC announced the booking late Wednesday.

Poirier (21-5, 1 NC) looks to continue his torrid run at 155 pounds since moving up from the featherweight division in 2015. The 28-year-old fighter has lost only once in seven contests over that span, while also picking up victories over notable names like Jim Miller, Joe Duffy, and Bobby Green.

In his last outing, Poirier faced Eddie Alvarez in a thrilling back-and-forth affair which took ‘Fight of the Night’ honors at UFC 211. The match ultimately ended in a no contest after Alvarez landed two illegal knees to a grounded Poirier. A rematch between the two lightweights was briefly discussed, however Alvarez ended up accepting a coaching role opposite Justin Gaethjeon The Ultimate Fighter 26.

Dustin Poirier vs. Anthony Pettis slated for UFC Norfolk

 

[regular john]

Great fight. they are being smart with Pettis' matchmaking now, I like that.

Poirier will be dumb enough to stand and bang with him and will get KTFO by head kick.

 

[Joemacka]

Dustin uses his wrestling and lays on him.

 

[La Paix]

Dustin uses his wrestling and lays on him.

Pettis would sub him.

 

[distant1]

dustin habit of fighting dumb could cost him, pettis is flawed but still is a dynamic striker, and one of the more creative/athletic guys in mma and unlike dustin his chin and overall durability is still top shelf...

good fight..hella risky for porier

 

[Robbie Hart]

Tough call here, I would have to go with the guy who had his cars burned out

 

[Mix6APlix]

Dustin uses his wrestling and lays on him.

As much as I dislike Pettis, his ground game is nothing to be overlooked.

Edit: Good fight.

 

[SongExotic2]

Going with dustin. Pettis has looked vulnerable the last couple years while the diamond is improving