50 MMA Fights You Must Watch Before You Die
15. Chan Sung Jung Vs. Dustin Poirier - UFC On Fuel TV 3
If you're looking for a fight that truly encapsulates the chaotic nature of mixed martial arts, then look no further than the epic featherweight battle between Dustin Poirier and Chan Sung Jung. These two talented featherweights headlined a UFC Fight Night card in 2012 in what was billed as a fight between two potential champions.
Even with all the hype surrounding it, no-one could've guessed that the two would have such a magnificent brawl. Poirier showed little glimpses of the power and tenacity that have made him an interim UFC lightweight champion today. However, his biggest weakness as a young fighter was his cardio and fight IQ.
Noticing his opponent's weakness, Jung took full advantage and used it to make Poirier open up more. Whether they were trading strikes in the pocket or scrambling for submissions on the ground, Jung managed to keep up an incredible pace that Poirier just couldn't cope with. Eventually, after taking a significant amount of punishment, Jung managed to end the fight in the fourth round, with a sneaky D'arce choke submission to put a cap on this sensational encounter.