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The conversation then shifts to the recent performance of fighters like Max Holloway and Dustin Poirier. Max Holloway's rising star is credited to memorable fights, notably against Ortega, which boosted his reputation to pound-for-pound greatness. Yet, the speakers acknowledge the difficulty of moving up in weight class—highlighting Max’s struggles at 155 pounds against big-power fighters like Poirier—underscoring the weight gap's impact on performance and fighters' careers. Poirier’s performance is praised as a "coming out party," with meticulous analysis of his strategic striking, damage inflicted, and resilience, illustrating how his size and precision overwhelmed Holloway.