Will Islam Makhachev proceed his reign of terror? Does Dustin Poirier have another spectacular win in him on the largest stage? These would be the deciding questions within the UFC 302 essential occasion.
Makhachev (25-1 MMA, 14-1 UFC) will try and report a record-tying third consecutive light-weight title protection when he places it up for grabs in opposition to Poirier (30-8 MMA, 22-7 UFC), who could have his third strive at undisputed gold, within the headlining act of the June 1 card at Prudential Heart in Newark, N.J. (pay-per-view, ESPN, ESPN+).
Given Makhachev is presently No. 2 within the newest USA TODAY Sports activities/MMA Junkie pound-for-pound rankings and driving a 13-fight successful streak contained in the octagon, it’s going to take a significant effort from No. 4-ranked light-weight Poirier to seize the belt in what he deems as his ultimate probability.
Will the combat be one-way visitors given Makhachev’s overwhelming skillset? Or does Poirier have paths to tug off the largest triumph of his storied profession?
Fortis MMA head coach Sayif Saud regarded on the 155-pound title matchup from each side within the newest version of “UFC Breakdown,” with co-host and UFC play-by-plan man Brendan Fitzgerald.
Take a look at the video above for loads of detailed evaluation from Sayif forward of Makhachev vs. Poirier at UFC 302.
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