Will Islam Makhachev proceed his reign of terror? Does Dustin Poirier have yet one more spectacular win in him on the most important stage? These would be the deciding questions within the UFC 302 predominant 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 towards Poirier (30-8 MMA, 22-7 UFC), who could have his third attempt at undisputed gold, within the headlining act of the June 1 card at Prudential Middle 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 using a 13-fight successful streak contained in the octagon, it’s going to take a serious effort from No. 4-ranked light-weight Poirier to seize the belt in what he deems as his last likelihood.
Will the struggle be one-way site visitors given Makhachev’s overwhelming skillset? Or does Poirier have paths to drag off the most important triumph of his storied profession?
Fortis MMA head coach Sayif Saud seemed on the 155-pound title matchup from either side within the newest version of “UFC Breakdown,” with co-host and UFC play-by-plan man Brendan Fitzgerald.
Try the video above for loads of detailed evaluation from Sayif forward of Makhachev vs. Poirier at UFC 302.
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