After going toe-to-toe with Islam Makhachev for practically 5 rounds, there was nothing, however respect between Dustin Poirier and Crew Khabib.
Getting into the primary occasion highlight at UFC 302 for his third and (doubtless) last shot at light-weight gold, âThe Diamondâ threw the whole lot he had on the Makhachev in hopes of being the person to lastly dethrone the âDagestani Destroyer.â Sadly, it wasnât meant to be. After 22 and a half minutes of intense motion, Makhachev lastly pressured Poirier to faucet out by way of a slick darce joke that finally put his opponent to sleep.
Although the animosity main as much as battle night time was evident, there was nothing, however respect between Poirier and Makhachevâs group, led by UFC Corridor of Famer and all-time nice Khabib Nurmagomedov, as soon as it was all mentioned and accomplished.
Whatâs subsequent for Dustin Poirier and Islam makhachev?
As for what comes subsequent, the image is way more clear on Makhachevâs aspect of issues. The Dagestani will doubtless discover himself tasked with taking over No. 1 ranked light-weight contender Arman Tsarukyan someday this fall. Ahalkalaketsâ earned his spot on the entrance of the road with a break up determination victory over Charles Oliveira at UFC 300 in April.
No official bulletins have been made concerning their inevitable conflict, however Tsarukyan lately recommended that it’ll doubtless go down this October in Abu Dhabi or in November on the worldâs most well-known area, Madison Sq. Backyard.
With Poirier, the longer term is unsure. Even earlier than he made the stroll in The Backyard State, âThe Diamondâ made it clear that UFC 302 could possibly be his last stand. He did depart the door cracked open for a possible return, however has since advised Ariel Helwani on The MMA Hour that he’s âleaning in the direction of being accomplished.â
