The only way to follow up Israel Adesanya vs. Kelvin Gastelum was with Max Holloway vs. Dustin Poirier. The two lightweights went to war for 25-minutes and in the end, it was Poirier who got his hand raised in victory, winning the Interim Lightweight Title.
Here's how fighters reacted to another Fight of the Year candidate.
I don’t agree with the judges 49:46, I got a draw, my respect to both fighters, and Porier’s achievement so far cannot be denied, my congratulations Dustin, see you in September. -- vs --
— khabib nurmagomedov (@TeamKhabib) April 14, 2019
#AndNew!!
— UFC (@ufc) April 14, 2019
The -- realizes his dream and secures the interim lightweight title! #UFC236
(@Cinemax) pic.twitter.com/F3sNbtUnED
Another one that can be fight of the year Jesus! Congrats Dustin both you guys put on hell of the show!
— Erik Jon Koch (@NEWBREED04) April 14, 2019
Another great fight congrats guys
— glover teixeira (@gloverteixeira) April 14, 2019
Congrats @DustinPoirier on the new belt! Amazing to see champions who want to change their communities.
— CRIS CYBORG (@criscyborg) April 14, 2019
Let’s Fuckin’ Gooooo!!! @danawhite Give Me The Winner #UFC236 The Fans Want It!!! @ufc pic.twitter.com/w5McpZUceO
— Tony Ferguson (@TonyFergusonXT) April 14, 2019
Great fight Gentleman!
— Frankie Edgar (@FrankieEdgar) April 14, 2019
Holloway and Poirier go the distance in an amazing contest. Dustin should get the nod. #ufc236 pic.twitter.com/SlGhSiAN5n
— The Mane Event (@EliasTheodorou) April 14, 2019
Just incredible display of technique and heart from both @BlessedMMA and @DustinPoirier Thank you guys! You make me proud to be a part of the ufc!
— michael (@bisping) April 14, 2019
Congrats Champ ---- @DustinPoirier #UFC236
— Cub Swanson (@CubSwanson) April 14, 2019
If you missed anything from UFC 236, head over to Fightful's full report for a recap. And check out the post-fight podcast for a review of all the action.
