UFC 302 Countdown previews the return of the primary pound-for-pound king, Islam Makhachev, as he defends his light-weight title in opposition to former interim champion, Dustin Poirier.
UFC 302 takes place on the Prudential Middle in Newark, New Jersey on June 1. The light-weight title bout headlines the combat card. Makhachev (25-1) enters his third title protection driving a 13-fight profitable streak. Poirier (30-8, 1 NC) is coming off a knockout win over Benoit Saint Denis in his final outing.
