Michael Chandler is sharing his thoughts on the upcoming Islam Makhachev vs. Dustin Poirier at UFC 302. UFC 302 will take place on Saturday, June 1st at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey. The main event will feature a lightweight title fight between Islam Makhachev (25-1 MMA) and Dustin Poirier (30-8 MMA). Islam Makhachev,…
It’s time to take a look at the early card announcements for UFC 302 as Islam Makhachev prepares to defend his crown against Dustin Poirier. For the third time, Dustin Poirier will attempt to become an undisputed champion when he challenges Islam Makhachev at UFC 302. The contest was announced immediately following UFC 300, with…
Undisputed lightweight champion, Islam Makhachev has donned a new look ahead of his expected return to the Octagon in June – shaving his head bald ahead of a potential fight with former interim champion, Dustin Poirier in his UFC comeback. Makhachev, the current undisputed lightweight titleholder and current pound-for-pound number one ranked fighter, most recently…
Arman Tsarukyan reacted to the news that UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev may hold the next fight against Dustin Poirier. Back in April 2019, the Armenian stepped on short notice to face the rising Islam Makhachev. Despite being very young in his career, Arman Tsarukyan impressed many with his success against the future champion. Still,…
UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev of Dagestan explained why he made the decision to fight American Dustin Poirier. Islam Makhachev is healthy and ready to fight, and he sees Dustin Poirier as the best option for his desired timetable. Islam Makhachev (25-1 MMA, 14-1 UFC) said he wanted to defend his 155-pound title in March, but the promotion…
As if his impressive UFC 299 victory over Benoit St. Denis wasn’t message enough, Dustin Poirier had a few words for UFC CEO Dana White in the immediate aftermath of the win. When an unranked St. Denis called out Dustin Poirier last November, “The Diamond” was initially dismissive of the callout. Poirier was taken by…
Dustin Poirier recently confessed to the growing obsession with the jumping guillotine, which he had attempted a number of times during his bout against Benoit Saint Denis at UFC 299 this past Saturday. Since the bout, the submission maneuver has taken a life of its own on social media, with the former interim lightweight champion…
Dustin Poirier and Islam Makhachev have seemingly agreed to a June 2024 title fight. Dustin Poirier (30-8 MMA) is flying high after knocking out Benoit Saint-Denis (13-2 MMA) this past Saturday night at UFC 299 in the ‘Sunshine State’ of Florida. ‘The Diamond’, at 35, rebounded from his loss to Justin Gaethje (25-4 MMA) in…
American MMA stalwart Dustin Poirier secured a thrilling second-round KO victory over France’s Benoit Saint Denis in their lightweight bout at UFC 299 (March 9, 2024). Following that, Poirier’s longtime rival Conor McGregor seemingly lauded both fighters. For his part, ‘The Diamond’ subsequently issued a concise response to McGregor. Moreover, ‘The Notorious’ had alluded to…
Dustin Poirier continues to shine bright against the best in the business, this time sending surging contender Benoit Saint Denis down the lightweight ladder at UFC 299. Poirier (30-8 MMA) had entered the contest looking to rebound, this after suffering a nasty knockout loss to Justin Gaethje in his most previous effort at UFC 291….
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