Dustin Poirier shared his personal list of the top five fighters whose bouts he is most looking forward to seeing. His list includes Conor McGregor at number one, followed by Ilia Topuria, Alex Pereira, Justin Gaethje, and Paddy Pimblett rounding out the top five. The ranking was shared during a UFC on Paramount appearance. Poirier's choices reflect a mix of established stars and emerging talents across multiple weight divisions. The list provides insight into which fighters capture the attention of elite competitors like Poirier.
Dustin Poirier has revealed the five fighters he is most excited to watch compete, with Conor McGregor topping his personal list. Poirier shared the ranking during an appearance on UFC on Paramount, offering a window into which names command attention even among elite veterans of the sport.
Poirier himself carries the credentials to make that kind of judgment. The 37-year-old American southpaw, fighting out of American Top Team, holds a 30-10-0 record and has long been one of lightweight's most dangerous competitors. Standing five-foot-nine with a 72-inch reach, he averages 5.24 significant strikes per minute at 50 percent accuracy, and his submission rate of 1.2 attempts per 15 minutes underlines a well-rounded skill set built over more than a decade at the top level.
McGregor leads Poirier's list, followed by Ilia Topuria at number two. Topuria, 29, is currently ranked first pound-for-pound and second in the lightweight division, carrying a 17-1-0 record for Spain and Climent Club. The orthodox striker averages nearly two takedowns per 15 minutes alongside 4.81 significant strikes per minute, making him one of the most complete fighters in the sport. Alex Pereira and Justin Gaethje occupy spots three and four on Poirier's list, rounding out a group that spans multiple weight classes. Paddy Pimblett closes out the five. The 31-year-old Englishman from Next Generation MMA Liverpool sits sixth in the lightweight rankings at 23-4-0, leads the group with 5.49 significant strikes per minute, and posts a striking accuracy of 52 percent.
Why it matters
- Poirier's list spans featherweight, lightweight, middleweight, and light heavyweight, highlighting cross-divisional star power in the current UFC landscape.
- Topuria's inclusion at number two reflects his rapid rise to the top of both the lightweight division and the pound-for-pound rankings.
- Pimblett's presence alongside established names signals growing recognition for the Liverpool contender inside the sport itself.
