The \u2018Blessed One\u2019 isn\u2019t considering retirement just yet and has even discussed his title hopes while assessing Paddy Pimblett\u2019s chances in an Ilia Topuria fight<\/a>.<\/p>\n Fighting in his hometown against a foe he knows very well in Holloway, some, like Eddie Alvarez, believe Poirier is checked out already ahead of the retirement bout<\/a>.<\/p>\n Michael Bisping confident in Dustin Poirier beating Max Holloway in farewell fight<\/p>\n Bisping, though, disagrees with his MMA contemporary, as he sees no other way than a win for the \u2018Diamond\u2019 \u2013 with the occasion likely to spur him on.<\/p>\n In a video posted to his YouTube channel, he explained: \u201cI think Max Holloway has probably the cleaner boxing, I think he\u2019s got the speed, but Dustin has the power, he\u2019s got more ways to win, and he\u2019s just got that dog in him.<\/p>\n \u201cYes, there is pressure when you are fighting in front of your hometown\u2026 and the moment is all about you, and it can cause you to clam up, but Dustin is so used to being the man of the moment.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n But he knows it won\u2019t be a one-sided affair and even believes these two warriors are going all the way.<\/p>\n He said: \u201cI know Max Holloway will point to the ground. I know Dustin Poirier will oblige because that\u2019s what he does, he ain\u2019t going to b- \u2013 ch out in front of his hometown.<\/p>\n \u201cDustin Poirier will be the winner by decision, and he will be in the Hall of Fame.\u201d<\/p>\n High praise from a fighter who himself landed his place in MMA infamy with his 2019 induction into the UFC Hall of Fame in London.<\/p>\n Bisping claims Ilia Topuria is the best boxer in the UFC over Max Holloway<\/p>\n Holloway was always known for his striking ability and labelled as the UFC\u2019s best boxer, with a fight against Calvin Kattar the highlight reel of his ability.<\/p>\n But since a third-round knockout loss to Topuria<\/a> and the Spaniard\u2019s rise up the ranks, he has, in the eyes of fans, taken that title.<\/p>\n Great Britain\u2019s first ever UFC champion is in full agreement and believes there is no one better than \u2018El Matador\u2019.<\/p>\n Bisping said: \u201cYes, Ilia Topuria did that and Ilia is the best boxer in the UFC. It is not Max Holloway anymore.<\/p>\n \u201cRecords are made to be broken, titles are meant to be taken. He was the best boxer in the UFC, and now that is Ilia.\u201d<\/p>\n It is hard to argue with this, as the Georgian has amounted to 8 knockouts in 17 fights.<\/p>\n And his finishing ability in title fights is apparent in his three wins against Alexander Volkanovski, Holloway, and Charles Olivera.<\/p>\n \ud83e\udd2f\ud83c\udfc6 Ilia Topuria went from a top contender to a champion in two different weight classes in only THREE fights.<\/p>\n This man is on a different planet in terms of skill.<\/p>\n \u26a1\ufe0f @homeoffight<\/a> \u2013 follow for more MMA content. pic.twitter.com\/pxAF9mQmOS<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Home of Fight (@Home_of_Fight) June 29, 2025<\/a> <\/p>\n View Tweet<\/p>\n While he may have lost that title, the Hawaiian will hope his strikes can get Poirier out of there and finally win against a man with nothing to lose.<\/p>\n ![\"Max](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/GettyImages-2181236095-1024x683.jpg\")
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