Max Holloway vs Dustin Poirier 3 - FULL FIGHT RECAP

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Max Holloway vs Dustin Poirier 3 opens with a reminder of the storied history between the two former champions and sets the stakes for their trilogy bout at lightweight. The video highlights the contrasting pre-fight narratives: Holloway’s quest for revenge after dropping the first two meetings and Poirier’s determination to silence any remaining doubts about his superiority. Training-camp footage underscores Holloway’s focus on pace, footwork and layered combinations, while Poirier is shown drilling counter-boxing, calf-kicks and wrestling entries to exploit the Hawaiian’s forward pressure.

Round 1 is summarized as a blistering start from Poirier, who uses his trademark southpaw jab-cross to back Holloway onto the fence. A looping left hand visibly wobbles Max in the opening minute, but Holloway survives by clinching, digging body shots and spinning off the cage. The recap points out that Poirier’s early calf-kicks immediately slow Holloway’s movement, establishing an outside-low-kick theme that runs throughout the fight. Holloway closes the round rallying with rapid-fire combinations to the head and body, yet the heavier strikes belong to “The Diamond.”

In Round 2 the momentum begins to swing. Holloway doubles the jab, angles off, and pepper Poirier with 20-strike flurries that draw roars from the crowd. The video breaks down how Max’s trademark volume forces Poirier to shelve the low kick for fear of counters. Mid-round, however, Dustin times a reactive double-leg, secures half-guard and lands slicing elbows that reopen a small cut on Holloway’s right brow. The back-and-forth nature of the round is underscored by significant-strike graphics showing near-parity, making the stanza effectively up for grabs.

Round 3 captures the fight’s tactical chess match. Holloway comes out feinting level changes to dissuade Poirier’s takedown attempts, then iterates with straight-right-left-hook sequences that find the mark. Poirier adjusts by switching orthodox, landing a stiff lead-hook-rear-uppercut combo that bucks Holloway’s head back. A brief scramble off a caught kick sees Poirier threaten a guillotine; commentary notes the latent submission danger every time the bout hits the mat. By the horn, both men are marked up, Holloway bleeding from the brow and Poirier sporting swelling under the right eye.

Round 4 is the pivotal frame. Holloway’s cardio and pace seem endless, but Poirier’s power remains the X-factor. Ninety seconds in, Max lands a jumping knee to the body, immediately chaining into a seven-punch barrage that has Poirier defending. Just when momentum appears to flip, Dustin bites down and detonates a counter-left straight off the break that drops Holloway hard. The video slows the replay to show how Poirier angles off and sets his feet, generating maximum torque. On the canvas Poirier rains down elbows, nearly finishing, but Holloway shows legendary grit, hand-fighting, shrimping to guard and ultimately regaining his footing to survive.

Round 5 begins with Holloway pressing, knowing he may need a finish. He mixes in spinning back kicks and flying knees, forcing Poirier to fight off the back foot. The recap underscores Holloway’s determination, clocking him at 200 attempted strikes by mid-round. Yet Poirier’s pocket boxing refuses to wilt; he scores with tight hooks and punctuates the final minute with another takedown, riding top position to the buzzer. Significant-strike totals flash on screen — Holloway ahead in volume, Poirier clearly ahead in power shots and control.

The judges render a unanimous decision for Dustin Poirier, cards reading 48-47, 48-47, 49-46. Post-fight interviews show a respectful embrace and talk of a potential fourth meeting down the line. Analysts in the video credit Poirier’s calf-kicks, takedowns and clutch power for the win, while praising Holloway’s resilience and cardio. The recap closes by framing the trilogy as an instant classic that cements both men as all-time greats in the featherweight and lightweight divisions, leaving fans already clamoring for “Max Holloway vs Dustin Poirier 4.”

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