'Blown Away' - Dustin Poirier Reacts To Ilia Topuria's Shocking Knockout At UFC 308

Poirier Praises Topuria's 'Scary' Power

Dustin Poirier, the former interim UFC lightweight champion, was full of praise for Ilia Topuria following his sensational knockout victory over Jai Herbert at UFC 308.

Topuria, a rising star in the featherweight division, delivered a devastating left hook that sent Herbert crashing to the canvas in the second round of their bout.

The Georgian fighter's victory extended his unbeaten record to 13-0, and Poirier was quick to acknowledge his immense talent.

Topuria's Knockout Sends Shockwaves Through UFC

Topuria's knockout of Herbert sent shockwaves through the UFC community, with many fans and pundits hailing it as one of the most impressive finishes of the year.

The Georgian fighter's power and precision were on full display, and he has now established himself as a legitimate contender in the featherweight division.

Poirier, who is widely regarded as one of the best fighters in the world, was blown away by Topuria's performance.

Poirier: Topuria is "Scary"

"I'm blown away by Ilia Topuria," Poirier said. "That was a scary performance. He's got some serious power in his hands."

Poirier went on to say that he believes Topuria has the potential to become a future UFC champion.

"He's still young and he's only going to get better," Poirier said. "I wouldn't be surprised if he becomes a champion one day."

Topuria on His Radar

Poirier's comments suggest that he is keeping a close eye on Topuria's progress, and it is possible that the two fighters could meet in the octagon in the future.

Topuria has expressed his desire to fight the best fighters in the world, and a matchup with Poirier would be a huge step up in competition.

If Topuria can continue to impress, then a fight with Poirier could be on the horizon.