Former UFC interim Lightweight Champion Dustin ‘Diamond’ Poirier is preparing for a championship match for the third time in his extensive UFC career; it appears this might be his last chance to vie for a UFC championship.
Poirier recently defeated rising Lightweight division fighter Benoit Saint-Denis, God of War, at UFC 299. The anticipation grows as his fight against Islam Makhachev at UFC 302 approaches. However, Makhachev’s team has issued a stern warning to Poirier. Let’s delve into the details.
Islam Makhachev’s Team Issues Stern Warning to Dustin Poirier as UFC 302 Approaches
Veteran MMA manager Ali Abdelaziz has claimed that his client, Islam Makhachev, is one of the best fighters and will defeat anyone. He stated, “I’ve been here with @MAKHACHEVMMA training camp two weeks now he does whatever he he wants to whoever he wants he is the greatest fighter in the UFC today 1 June masterClass it doesn’t matter who cross the cage Inshallah”
Abdelaziz seems to have specifically highlighted Makhachev’s exceptional preparations for his upcoming title fight against Dustin Poirier. Islam Makhachev holds a professional MMA record of 25 wins and one loss, while Poirier’s record stands at 30 wins, 8 losses, and one no-contest (NC).
UFC 302 is set for Saturday, June 1, at the Prudential Center. The main card will be broadcast on ESPN+ PPV at 10 PM ET/7 PM PT. The prelims will air on ESPN2, ESPN Deportes, and ESPN+ at 8 PM ET/5 PM PT, while the early prelims will be available exclusively on ESPN+ and UFC Fight Pass at 6 PM ET/3 PM PT. Be sure to catch all the live action on June 1.
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