Anthony Smith doesn’t think Makhachev vs. Poirier is as ‘cookie cutter’ as people think | ESPN MMA 

Islam by gilly and then proceeds to sponsor poiriers charity and praise him for being a good father

Seems like yesterday when most fans called Islam a boring overrated can crusher. Very strange how they did a complete 180 on Islam but say the same bs about Umar and other Dagestanis

Islam might pull the gilly on DP 😂

What a destiny for Dustin when Ghatje was suppose to fight for that GOLD. Justin is a warrior for taking thats fight with MAX.

They both have KO power too, let’s not forget. The first 2 rounds will be huge.

On paper it isn't as cookie cutter

As a huge Islam fan, I'm a bit worried about this match, but hopefully Islam will prepare well for this Fight. Because as we know, for Dustin this fight is : !. The last chance for him to fight for the title because one of the obstacles is the age of 35 years. 2. This fight is a life-or-death fight for Dustin, whether he will end his dream or career history here or will achieve his dream and create a new story in his career history. 3. It is certain that Dustin will prepare very well for this match, Dustin would rather go to sleep or broke his arm than have to Tap because of gave up. 4. Dustin will go all out in this match, because for him, it's “Now or never”. 5. And of course one thing we can never deny is Fate or luck, everything happens sometimes beyond our expectations as humans, because the fate of every human being goes according to the will of the creator.

Islam gets him out inside 3. Poirier is a legend tho

Swear it seems like yesterday when gaetjhe headkicked DP and now DP is fighting for a title a gaetjhe fighting for a spot.. shows how quick n crazy the soort is

At the end of the day. Islam is the most well rounded mma fighter in the world. His striking defense is seriously high level, his clinch game is brutal with knees and sweeps, his ground game is elite, his transitions and scrambles, Islam is just as good as it gets. Dustin poirior is an absolute dog, but there isn't much he can do in my opinion, the fight is going to have that same khabib comparison where people are gonna be talking how long can Dustin keep it on the feet, cause that's his only chance of winning

One of the Best cards ❤

No fighter rn can beat islam at 155, i also doubt anyone can beat him at 170 (him vs leon would be an amazing fight). Islam has everything (only his chin is not the best one).

When two top dogs fight.. it's legit fight

I believe it will go the way Islam vs Dan booker went . Quick finish

There would be some tussle, but I don't think it's going to be close.

I just came here to hear what happens on paper

DP💎🌟

Anthony Smith is most of the times wrong. He is one of the worst ever on predictions. lol 😀😀😀

Dustin did better than gaetje against khabib

it's not dp on paper is tough against anyone and he had moments with khabib too

I think we should give props for Anthony smiths view points and opinions are on the Fight. Very clearstated and well-executioned.❤👏🏽⭐️

damnit I was just getting to a point where I really believed that Poirier might really beat Makhachev. Now i realize I must have just been delusional.

Let’s go Dustin!!!

DP for the Win ⚜️💎✨️🥊🏆💯

Probably won’t see as don’t want to see Dustin loose

The man who has nothing to lose is the most dangerous 🤷🏾‍♂️

My dog just crapped in the backyard, I gotta go pick it up

And that’s the way the cookie crumbles

I'm French, what is a "cookie cutter"? 🧐

Lightweight Legends? I only See one legend there

Bring on the guru

FIGHT GONA B VERY TUF FOR BOTH FIGHTERS..

Dustin never had a boring fight

Glad to see Anthony Smith as an Analyst.........ESPN picked a good one........

Fight is on Lafayette treat.

Anthony Smith just tried to sound different even if it means saying something completely illogical lol

That his card is definitely not stacked, more like a fight night

Porier deserves flowers but anyone trying to say this isn’t relatively light work for Islam isn’t being genuine lol

Dustin definitely has chance

I agree with Anthony Smith. Islam is a better mixed martial artist in terms of his skillset but Khabib was much more dominant. Despite how his record looks he has had moments of vulnerability. Was taken down by Thiago Moises, took a knee when he ran into Davi Ramos’ jab, Volk looked really good against Islam and even dropped him in the final round, and he was infamously knocked out by Adriano Martins. So yes it isn’t as cookie cutter as everyone thinks it is but with that being said I think Islam wins even though I love DP, he’s just far too much of an elite grappler for DP and isn’t bad defensively like BSD was.

That's only on paper

Anthony really surprised me sometimes. Some days he says stupid things, and articulates the most logical and reasonable analysis. He really hit the target about Islam being more skilled than Khabib but more susceptible to lose vs Dustin due to his willingness to try and trade punches. Dustin could really do some miracles there.

I think Porier might be a lil too slow for this fight 😢

Anthony Smith, on paper expert.

Anybody can be beaten. Diamond all the way.

The MMA analysts always trying to sell the fight by making it seem competitive and acting like he hasn't been subbed everytime in title fights and is in an undeserved title shot

I like Smith as a commentator

Lionheart!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Karyn bryant on paper beats Max holloway for the BMF

Poirier switch step KO by right hand

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STIPE KNOCKS OUT jbj✝️🇺🇸

Cap, and I love DP

And New

Islam has really good striking I don’t think people understand that.

Very rare Anthony Smith W

Guily

Lets gooo DP

Dustins last and the toughest shot at gold

Dustin Poirier is going to be the first fighter who gets ch0ked out in 3 title matches

I hate how DP is the underdog but I know how advanced Islam is.

Dustin will come out on top

I promise you Dustin is gonna win this belt !🤞🏾

If Islam was not in the UFC Dustin P. would be the champ in our minds

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I really Hope Poirier wins We need an active champion,

Dp's last fight was the perfect prep for Islam. I think he catches Islam but gets taken down multiple times.

Islam gonna strike for like 2 or 3 minutes then wrestle when opportunity presents

Dustin by brutal KO In 5TH round

I feel Islam will smother Poirier. As much as a fan i am of Dustin, the level of wrestling experience and islams evolved striking are both very bad combinations for Dustin’s style. Dustin has that KO power and some decent jiu jitsu, but he definitely isn’t defensively the best grappler on the ground. I want poirier to win but have to pick with makhachev for this one unfortunately.

Dustin Poirier Will Knock Him Out, I Feel It.

This main card is mainly garbage

Imagine being Justin G if Poirier wins 😂

Stop calling Dustin DP!!!!!

Anthony smith you know you gloating in your head that you got the gilly on ur first try haha

Geathje lose to someone don't deserve title shot, even he defeat poirer

Dustin needs to keep islam from taking him down to submission

W lionheart

I swear porier always gets a title shots it’s becoming annoying they need to get new faces in the ufc

I mesn on paper it isn’t

STIPE THE GOAT✝️🇺🇸

This clown always picked anyone against Khabib and Islam. last time he and Bisping got grilled because of that.😂

Every jutsu has a weakness and Islam's weakness imo is his chin. Porier will need only one to put Islam out

It's Dustin last Chance I think he will give his life and 100% of his soul to beat Islam it's the fight of the life of the Diamond.

I love how Islams haters always look for new meat to ride. First olivere then Alex then Arman then Justin and Now Dustin the thing is I dont think he is undefeatable but atleast acknowledge someone by their skills instead of having a hatred inside that he is russian or muslim idk man

I feel like Islam gonna beat Dustin pulling the gilly on him that would be fun 🤣

As much as I want Islam to win, I don't think its gonna happen. Paulo Costa curse. 😢😢

Islam via KO round 1

Nobody talked bout islams .56 sigstr absorbed/min

It will go the same way most of Khabib’s fights went. He won’t be able to stand up and fight so he will resort to wrestling and try to lay on top the whole fight. Pansy fighting basically.

Big fan of Islam. But I want Dustin to finally win the belt. Let's go Poirier!!!!!

I don’t want dp to fight Islam because he is going to lose I want to see Islam move to 170

STIOPIC✝️🇺🇸

I love dustin but it is a done deal that islam will win. Dustin can really scrap but he gets taken down fairly easy. Islam will take him down. Tire him out and submit him. Dustin is so much better than bobby green but a fight with islam will look similar

This same dope Smith picked Oliviera over Islam. He also picked Volk over Islam both times. I hope he is ready to catch Dustin's poor head when Islam knocks it off. I will be here on June 2 to laugh at all the idiots here who think Dustin has a prayer. But I bet all of them will not be.

Islam will submit Dustin

Islam Маkhachev will defeat Dustin Роirier. Не will be disgrасеd. Мауbe he will retirе😂😀

Dustin catches islam via flying knee

Pottier will never be champion

ISLAM wins and goes in jolie's dm to tell her free palestine