Dustin Poirier Opens Up On Conor McGregor Rematch Ahead of UFC 302 Bout Against Islam Makhachev
As Poirier prepares for his UFC 302 bout, he faces a formidable opponent in Islam Makhachev. Makhachev, a protégé of Khabib Nurmagomedov, is known for his dominant fighting style. Poirier's upcoming fight on June 1, 2024, at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey, will be a significant challenge.
Poirier is determined to make the most of this opportunity. His focus on the championship reflects his commitment to achieving his ultimate career goal. Will Poirier finally capture the lightweight title? Here is what he thinks would happen.
Poirier Ponders Approach to Makhachev Clash
Unsurprisingly, Poirier is confident about his upcoming fight. “I’m going to knock him unconscious and the ref is going to be pulling me off of him,” Poirier told Yahoo! Sports. Poirier hasn’t gone the distance in almost four years, so he and Makhachev are likely correct that the scorecards won't decide the fight. Poirier has finished Conor McGregor, Michael Chandler, and Benoit Saint-Denis since his last decision.
Poirier is known for his guillotine choke attempts, though he’s never won with it. His coach, Mike Brown, cautions against it. “Don’t give up position,” Poirier shared. “Especially for a guy like Islam. You give up position, you might be trying to get back to your feet for the rest of the round.” Despite the risk, Poirier added, “But I’ll probably jump it.”
Will Poirier finally capture the title and fulfill his ultimate career goal? As June 1 approaches, the anticipation builds. Don't miss the action at UFC 302 and see if Poirier's dream becomes a reality.
Also Read: Ilia Topuria Ditches Islam Makhachev for Conor McGregor After Max Holloway, Labels It ‘Biggest Fight in MMA’
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