Volkanovski Shares Why He Believes Poiriers Victory Over Benoit Saint-Denis Stands Out in His Career

The 36-year-old reigning UFC featherweight champion, Australian fighter of Macedonian descent, **Alexander Volkanovski**, elaborated on why he considers American fighter **Dustin Poirier’s** victory over Frenchman **Benoit Saint-Denis** to be the most impressive win of Poirier’s career.

«It’s tough to pinpoint just one standout victory for Dustin, as he has been involved in many high-profile fights, including those against McGregor, for instance. However, one bout that really stood out to me was against Benoit Saint-Denis.

Why is that? At that time, Poirier faced an up-and-coming fighter who had generated a lot of buzz. Additionally, Dustin was coming off a disappointing knockout loss to Gaethje, and many believed his best days were behind him. Yet, Poirier stepped into the octagon and delivered a win in his own distinct style.

That carries a lot of weight because I’ve experienced a similar situation myself. I truly understand how significant such a victory can be for one’s career,» Volkanovski’s words were reported by Bloody Elbow.