Result
Dustin PoirierKO/TKO
MethodKO/TKO
Round4
Time00:36
DateApr 15, 2018
DivisionLightweight
StatusCompleted
VenueGila River Arena
BroadcastESPN+
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W
The Diamond | 30-10-0Dustin Poirier
L
The Highlight | 28-5-0Justin Gaethje
Dustin Poirier vs Justin Gaethje
Method :KO/TKO
Round :4
Time :00:36
Time format :Pending
Referee :Pending
Details :Pending
Dustin Poirier
Elo1812Great
3Y trend1840 → 1812
Fight Overview
Round4
Time00:36
MethodKO/TKO
Justin Gaethje
Elo1869Elite
3Y trend1853 → 1869
What changed?
Checked daily by Combat Edge. Times show when we recorded an update, not when it was announced.
Combat Edge Intelligence
Fight Intelligence
Dustin Poirier won this fight by KO/TKO in round 4 at 00:36. Dustin Poirier led more tracked fight-stat categories from the recorded round totals. Attempt-rate stats such as 1 of 4 takedowns require attempt fields from the legacy API before Combat Edge can calculate them accurately.
Compare Dustin Poirier and Justin Gaethje across their careers →Elo Recent career Elo trajectory
Recent three-year Elo paths for both fighters. Ratings shown here are current career context; the event-specific prediction or verified result remains on this Fight page.
Dustin PoirierJustin Gaethje
Elo edge
Dustin Poirier1812-12 last move
Justin Gaethje1869+14 last move
Why they are ranked here
Dustin Poirier#8 of 387 active Lightweight fighters · 1812 Elo
- Biggest gain
- Beat Conor McGregor (rated 1829 at the time): +15.
- Costliest loss
- Lost to Charles Oliveira (rated 1810 at the time): -16.
- Last 5 fights
- 2 wins, 3 losses, -14 Elo in total.
- Next places
- 0 points behind #7 Charles Oliveira, 1 ahead of #9 Salahdine Parnasse.
Justin Gaethje#1 of 387 active Lightweight fighters · 1869 Elo
- Biggest gain
- Beat Tony Ferguson (rated 1821 at the time): +19.
- Costliest loss
- Lost to Charles Oliveira (rated 1826 at the time): -20.
- Last 5 fights
- 4 wins, 1 loss, +30 Elo in total.
- Next places
- 20 ahead of #2 Usman Nurmagomedov.
Every rated fight moves a rating by an amount set by the opponent's rating at the time, the result and how it ended. Places are counted among fighters active in the last 24 months. How the rating is calculated
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Recorded fight totals
Dustin PoiriervsJustin Gaethje
Total strikes
179vs116
Sig. strikes
174vs115
Finishing profile
Dustin PoirierKO/TKO leads 50% of wins
Justin GaethjeKO/TKO leads 75% of wins
Common opponents
Dan HookerDustin Poirier: win · Decision (Unanimous) · Jun 27, 2020Justin Gaethje: cancelled · Cancelled Bout · Mar 8, 2025
Round stats
Dustin Poirier vs Justin Gaethje is a completed Lightweight fight from UFC FIGHT NIGHT : POIRIER VS GAETHJE. Dustin Poirier defeated Justin Gaethje by KO/TKO in round 4 at 00:36. Combat Edge lists the result, records, fight stats, Elo context, and links to both fighter profiles.
Dustin Poirier vs Justin Gaethje quick answers
Who won Dustin Poirier vs Justin Gaethje?
Dustin Poirier won Dustin Poirier vs Justin Gaethje by KO/TKO in round 4 at 00:36.
What event is Dustin Poirier vs Justin Gaethje on?
Dustin Poirier vs Justin Gaethje is listed on UFC FIGHT NIGHT : POIRIER VS GAETHJE.
What are the records for Dustin Poirier vs Justin Gaethje?
Dustin Poirier enters with a 30-10-0 record and Justin Gaethje enters with a 28-5-0 record.
What division is Dustin Poirier vs Justin Gaethje?
Dustin Poirier vs Justin Gaethje is listed as a Lightweight fight.
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