Dustin Poirier vs. Diego Brandão

Main Card | Featherweight · 145 lbs | Pro MMA
Completed MMA Bout Dec 28, 2013
W
Poirier defeats Brandão
L
KO/TKO, Punches 4:54 Round 1 of 3
"The Diamond"
vs.
KO/TKO 4:54 R1
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Fighter Comparison

14-3-0

Climbed to 15-3
Pro
Record
18-8-0

Fell to 18-9
-250
(Moderate Favorite)
Betting Odds
+205
(Moderate Underdog)

United States
Nation

Brazil
Coconut Creek
Florida
Fights out of
Albuquerque
New Mexico
24
+11 mos, 1 week, 2 days
Age at Fight 26
+7 mos, 1 day
146.0 lbs
(66.2 kgs)
Weigh-In Result
152.0 lbs
(68.9 kgs)
5'9"
(175cm)
Height
5'7"
(171cm)
73.0"
(185cm)
Reach
64.0"
(163cm)
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Fight Predictions

Tapology Community Picks: 1,895

KO/TKO
Submission
Decision
Brandão
16%
Poirier
84%

Bout Information

Event Poster

UFC 168

Fight Details

  • Event: UFC 168: Weidman vs. Silva 2
  • Date: Saturday 12.28.2013 at 10:00 PM ET
  • Referee: Mario Yamasaki
  • Venue: MGM Grand Garden Arena
  • Enclosure: Octagon
  • Location: Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
  • Bout Billing: Main Card (fight 7 of 11)
  • Pro/Am: Professional
  • Weight: 145 lbs (65.8 kg)
  • TV Commentary: Mike Goldberg, Joe Rogan
  • Broadcast: Aired Live on Main Card
  • Post-Fight Interviewer: Joe Rogan
  • Poirier Disclosed Pay: $46,000
  • Brandão Disclosed Pay: $20,000
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Videos & Highlights

    Interview  |  UFC 168: Dustin Poirier Backstage Interview

    Watch Dustin Poirier reveal what motivated him to take out Diego Brandao at UFC 168.

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