“I’ll See if I Can Keep You Down”: UFC Champion Dustin Poirier’s Bizarre Attempt to Overpower G.O.A.T Strongman, Brian Shaw

American MMA pro Dustin Poirier is a former UFC lightweight champion. He is listed as the second-most tough competitor in the 2022 UFC rankings, whereas Brian Shaw has been a significant name in the strongman industry. In fact, he is the fourth most-decorated strongman in history with 26 international victories. 

While the two emerge from disparate disciplines, fights among skilled fighters and hefty strongmen have been a popular subject matter. Hence, when Poirier and Shaw once met up for a brawl session, which was further posted on the latter’s YouTube, guess who stole the show?

Dustin Poirier stifled Strongman Brian Shaw

According to a 2021 article by the Men’s Health, 440-lbs Brian Shaw hit the UFC ace’s gym in Colorado. Post some MMA-focused routines, the two got ready for their duel for the sake of refining their submission skills. Additionally, this was Poirier’s second session with a Strongman, since his fight with Icelandic pro, Hafthor Björnsson in 2015. 

“I’ll see if I can keep you down, move you around, maybe submit you,” remarked Poirier. As the two engaged, the 155-lbs athlete led on the fight with commendable MMA finesse tackling the gigantic frame of Shaw. However, realizing their physical distinctions, Poirier said, “But I did just see this guy lift a dumbbell that weighs as much as I do.”

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Despite the lightweight champ’s impressive skills, most of the attention went towards Shaw’s enormous strength and the consequential outcome if he was to be trained as a MMA pro. Furthermore, the strongman even dominated the 2022 Mr. Olympia stage, where he was invited as a guest.

Brian Shaw overshadowed Mr. Olympia competitors in 2022.

The 6’8” Strongman was invited to the 2022 Mr. Olympia stage to declare the winners under the 212-lbs category. What followed was a splendid scenario. Shaw stood sky-scraping over the bodybuilders, Shaun Clarida and Kamal El-Gargni making them look miniature. 

Fans retorted to the comments section to take cognizance of the amusing contrast. “The proud father of two jacked sons,” one fan stated. While another wrote, “This is hilarious.”

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The degree of applause the Strongman has received for his natural gifts is tremendous. Nevertheless, he won the World’s Strongest Man contests in non-consecutive years. He also aced the 2011 Arnold Classic, which got him acclaimed as the foremost person to champion two significant events in a single year. One has to salute him for his abilities, though. Don’t you think? Let us know in the comments.