Dustin Poirier vs Pablo Garza — Fight recap

Dustin Poirier submitted Pablo Garza via submission in the second round at 1:32, establishing early control with a perfect 1-of-1 takedown and dominating the grappling exchanges. Poirier landed 17 significant strikes at 36% accuracy while controlling the fight for 2:55, neutralizing Garza's striking offense which connected on only 14 of 34 significant strikes.

Garza's wrestling proved ineffective, failing on both takedown attempts and unable to generate any meaningful control time from the bottom position. Poirier's submission threat materialized with one successful attempt, showcasing the grappling prowess that would become a hallmark of his evolving skill set as he climbed the featherweight ranks.