Islam Makhachev and Dustin Poirier are able to go to warfare.
UFC 302 is almost upon us. In the primary occasion, the Light-weight champion, Makhachev, can tie the divisional title protection report at three with a win over Poirier this weekend (Sat., June 1, 2024).
In his third try at holding undisputed gold, Poirier is a stay canine within the betting odds. The battle is basically perceived as “The Diamond’s” final probability to carry a world title and he’s treating it as such with full confidence that he’ll come by way of. The pair met on stage for his or her first staredown on the pre-fight press convention right this moment (Thurs., Might 30, 2024). Exchanging phrases, the strain grew thicker than many could have anticipated.
“I’m gonna knock your ass out, brother,” Poirier mentioned. “Sleep. I’m gonna sleep cease you. You’re gonna be diving for my legs. You’re gonna be layin’ and prayin’. You’re going to sleep, motherf—ker.”
“Don’t say motherf—ker,” Makhachev replied.
Poirier repeated it earlier than each began getting held again. “I’ve respect for you, brother,” Poirier then mentioned.
In 26 fights, the 32-year-old Makhachev has solely misplaced as soon as when he suffered a primary spherical knockout to Adriano Martins in his second UFC look in October 2015. He’s been flawless ever since, successful 13 straight.
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’GARDEN STATE’ SHOWDOWN! Final Combating Championship (UFC) returns to Prudential Heart in Newark, N.J., on Sat., June 1, 2024, that includes Light-weight champion, Islam Makhachev, locking horns with 155-pound legend and No. 4-seeded contender, Dustin Poirier, within the pay-per-view (PPV) important occasion of the night. UFC 302’s co-headliner options an action-packed, 185-pound scrap between No. 1-ranked contender, Sean Strickland, squaring off with Brazilian beefcake, Paulo Costa, in a five-round particular attraction. UFC 302’s PPV important card (see it right here) can even function Kevin Holland vs. Michal Oleksiejczuk, Jailton Almeida vs. Alexandr Romanov and a lot extra. It’s must-watch motion! UFC 302 begin time scheduled for six:15 p.m. ET (Prelims) and 10 p.m. ET (PPV).
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