Going through off with undisputed light-weight champion, Islam Makhachev as soon as extra forward of tomorrow’s headliner at UFC 302, former interim titleholder, Dustin Poirier took in the entire Russian throughout tonight’s tense staredown on the ceremonial
Poirier, the present quantity 4 ranked divisional contender, appears to be like to snap his dropping pattern in undisputed title makes an attempt in his showdown with Makhachev, arising brief in tangles towards each Khabib Nurmagomedov and Charles Oliveira.
As for Makhachev, the pound-for-pound primary places his title up for grabs for the third event – this time towards a fellow light-weight counterpart for the premiere time, having knocked again former featherweight kingpin, Alexander Volkanovski in two rapid clashes.
And sharing the stage throughout a tumultuous press convention final evening, Makhachev and Poirier traded verbal barbs and predictions for a way their conflict would play out in New Jersey – with the duo corralled by safety officers after the challenger used expletives throughout his trash speak try.
Efficiently making their undisputed title battle correct earlier at present, each Makhachev and Poirier made 155lbs title conflict weight throughout early-morning weigh-ins.
Islam Makhachev and Dustin Poirier face off as soon as extra
And tonight throughout a tense face-off on the ceremonial occasion forward of their assembly on the Prudential Heart, all eyes from Poirier have been firmly on the defending champion, Makhachev – who remained stoic, with the previous darting back-and-forth in anticipation.
Claiming all of the speak was mentioned and completed forward of UFC 302, an excited Poirier urged followers that the time to battle was now.
“It means every little thing to me, man,” Dustin Poirier informed Joe Rogan in the course of the UFC 302 weigh-ins. “New Jersey, it’s nice to be right here, thanks all – recognize you. However the speak is finished, Joe, it’s time to battle.”
As for Makhachev, the dominant pressure atop the 155lbs division was met with a refrain of boos from the Newark crowd, nonetheless, promised to remind any naysayers why he holds the moniker of the very best pound-for-pound fighter within the UFC.
“I’ll present you guys what it means [to be] pound-for-pound greatest fighter on the planet,” Islam Makhachev defined. “See you tomorrow.”
Who’re you choosing tomorrow at UFC 302: Islam Makhachev or Dustin Poirier?
