This weekend, UFC 302 will see Islam Makhachev and Dustin Poirier face off in the octagon as the UFC heads to Newark, New Jersey, for a much-anticipated PPV event. Makhachev ranked as the UFC’s No. 1 pound-for-pound fighter and the accomplished Poirier, boasts a notable list of achievements and promises an exciting bout. Let’s compare the two fighters ahead of UFC 302.
UFC 302 Islam Makhachev vs. Dustin Poirier: Fighter Stats Comparison
Islam Makhachev is the current #1 ranked UFC men’s pound-for-pound fighter. He has an impressive professional record of 25 wins, 1 loss, and 0 draws. Makhachev stands 5 feet 10 inches tall and competes in the lightweight division. He has a reach of 70 inches.
His current net worth is estimated to be over $1.5 million, which he has accumulated primarily through his successful MMA career and fight earnings. Makhachev has established himself as one of the top lightweights in the sport and continues to be a dominant force in the UFC.
Compared to Makhachev, Poirier is currently ranked fourth in the UFC lightweight division. He has an impressive professional record of 30 wins, 8 losses, and 1 no-contest. Poirier stands 5 feet 9 inches tall and competes at the 155-pound lightweight limit. He has also fought at featherweight earlier in his career. With a reach of 72 inches, he possesses solid physical attributes for a lightweight fighter.
Notably, Poirier is expected to surpass Makhachev in earnings potential even though he is not the champion in mixed martial arts. With an anticipated net worth of $6 million by 2024.
However, both lightweight fighters will face each other at UFC 302. So, Catch all the action from UFC 302, headlined by Makhachev vs. Poirier for the lightweight title. The co-main event features an exciting middleweight bout between Strickland and Costa. Watch on ESPN+ from the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey, on June 1, 2024.
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