Dustin Poirier vs Benoit Saint Denis Highlights - YouTube
Dustin Poirier vs Benoit Saint Denis Highlights - UFC Fight Night
Poirier returns to the octagon in style
Former UFC interim lightweight champion Dustin Poirier made a successful return to the octagon on Saturday night, defeating Benoit Saint Denis via unanimous decision at UFC Fight Night 219. Poirier controlled the fight from start to finish, using his superior wrestling and grappling to take Saint Denis down and keep him there. He also landed the more significant strikes throughout the fight, bloodying Saint Denis's face in the process.
The win was Poirier's first since losing to Charles Oliveira in December 2021. It also snapped a two-fight losing streak for the 33-year-old. Poirier is now expected to face Michael Chandler in a lightweight bout later this year.
In the main event of UFC Fight Night 219, Jorge Masvidal defeated Colby Covington via unanimous decision. Masvidal landed the more significant strikes throughout the fight and was able to take Covington down several times. The win was Masvidal's first since losing to Kamaru Usman in April 2021.
Other notable results from UFC Fight Night 219 include:
- Raulian Paiva defeated Kyler Phillips via unanimous decision
- Ignacio Bahamondes defeated John Castaneda via unanimous decision
- Mayra Bueno Silva defeated Lina Lansberg via unanimous decision
UFC Fight Night 219 was a great night of fights. Poirier and Masvidal both looked impressive in their victories, and the rest of the card was filled with exciting action. Fans of the sport should be looking forward to what the UFC has in store for us next.
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