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He also shares thoughts on injury prevention—such as neck strengthening exercises and routine maintenance—to prolong his career, demonstrating a pragmatic approach to longevity in the sport.
Technique and Fight Breakdown
Discussing technical fighting aspects, Poirier praises the evolution of techniques like calf kicks, which have changed the landscape of MMA. Benson Henderson is credited for pioneering the calf kick in the UFC, but Poirier has made it devastatingly effective, especially against Conor McGregor. He describes how the calf kick causes rapid swelling and nerve damage, rendering opponents' legs less effective and their movement compromised.