At UFC 302, Islam Makhachev will defend his title against Dustin Poirier. This event is scheduled for June 1, 2024, at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey, USA. Makhachev has also hinted at competing in UFC 309, which features the Jones vs. Miocic card, following UFC 302. Let’s explore the possibility of Makhachev participating in UFC 309.
Islam Makhachev Teases Potential UFC 309 Participation Post UFC 302
Dustin Poirier aims for success in his third attempt at claiming the UFC lightweight championship. Poirier seeks to dethrone current titleholder Islam Makhachev in the main event of UFC 302 on June 1 in Newark, New Jersey. Meanwhile, Makhachev is eager for a fresh challenge and is open to facing Conor McGregor in either August or September.
Ahead of his Lightweight Title Fight against Dustin Poirier at UFC 302, Kamaru Usman and Henry Cejudo join Islam Makhachev in the studio to discuss his upcoming bout. Makhachev also shares his sentiments about the prospect of fighting Conor McGregor.
“Brother, easy. This guy not same. I don’t want to make him feel or look bad, but everybody knows this guy not same. Before, yeah, for sure. When he was fighting with Khabib, he in the good shape. He a high-level fighter, but right now, too much alcohol, too much whiskey and it’s not same.” Makhachev said.
As both fighters prepare for their upcoming fights, the chance of Makhachev facing McGregor in the future excites UFC fans even more. People can’t wait to see what happens and whether this exciting matchup will happen.
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