June marks a significant month for the UFC in 2024, with International Fight Week moving to the month’s final week. Lightweight champion Islam Makhachev will defend his title against seasoned challenger Dustin Poirier, who aims to seize his last opportunity to win championship gold. Unfazed by Paulo Costa’s superstitions, Dustin Poirier prepares for his UFC 302 clash against Islam Makhachev. Let’s take a closer look at this matchup.
Dustin Poirier Dismisses Paulo Costa’s Superstitions Ahead of UFC 302 Showdown with Islam Makhachev
In an interview with CBS Sports‘ Shakiel Mahjouri, Dustin Poirier shared his thoughts ahead of his UFC 302 bout against Islam Makhachev. During the conversation, Poirier dismissed Paulo Costa’s superstitions and expressed his confidence as he prepared for the showdown.
“Alan Joban who is the UFC commentator on ESPN desk former UFC fighter lives in the same hometown as me so we train a lot, our family is you know his kids play with my kids he messaged me a while ago and said dude, you’re fighting on Lafayette Street and and everybody who has fought, represent Lafayette Louisiana fighting on Lafayette street new jersey and everybody on the card with Paulo Costa lose their titles it’s just I’m serious 30 minutes ago He messaged me that. I’ll tell you the same thing. I told him, bro. I don’t need magic. just need this left hand to land.”
UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev will headline UFC 302, facing off against fan-favorite Dustin Poirier in the main event. The co-main event will see Sean Strickland taking on Paulo Costa in a middleweight clash.
With Makhachev’s record of 25-1-0 and Poirier’s at 30-8-0 (1 NC), this fight is set to be electrifying. Don’t miss UFC 302: Makhachev vs. Poirier, live from the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey, on June 1, 2024.
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