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Everybody is talking about Max Holloway. The former featherweight champ returned to action at Saturday’s UFC 300, taking on Justin Gaethje in a lightweight…
Everybody is talking about Max Holloway. The former featherweight champ returned to action at Saturday’s UFC 300, taking on Justin Gaethje in a lightweight…
Undisputed lightweight champion, Islam Makhachev is set for his return to the Octagon for the first time this year…
Undisputed lightweight champion, Islam Makhachev is set for his return to the Octagon for the first time this year – booking a title fight defense against former interim champion, Dustin Poirier on June 1. from the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey.
Makhachev, the current undisputed lightweight champion and the current pound-for-pound number one ranked fighter under the banner of the promotion, has been sidelined since he headlined UFC 294 back in October, successfully ending his rivalry with Alexander Volkanovski with a first round high-kick knockout win.
As for the above-mentioned ex-interim gold holder, Poirier, the Lafayette striker returned to winning ways in big style last month at UFC 299 in Miami, Florida, turning in a rallying second round knockout win over French contender, Benoit Saint Denis.
Following the culmination of tonight’s massive UFC 300 card, promotional CEO, Dana White confirmed the UFC 302 card in June would be topped by a lightweight championship clash between Islam Makhachev, and Dustin Poirier.
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@MAKHACHEVMMA vs @DustinPoirier – #UFC302@SStricklandMMA vs @BorrachinhaMMA – #UFC302 @TheNotoriousMMA vs @MikeChandlerMMA – #UFC303 pic.twitter.com/oGbgtoyHho
— UFC (@ufc) April 14, 2024
Prior to his victory over Volkanovski in October, in February of last year, Makhachev turned in a close decision win over the Australian – successfully defending his crown for the first time since he won vacant spoils against tonight’s feature, Charles Oliveira in a submission win in October the year prior.
Before his knockout win over Nimes contender, Saint Denis, Poirier suffered a hellacious second round KO loss of his own to Justin Gaethje in the pair’s symbiotic BMF title fight.
And minting himself as the interim lightweight champion back in 2019, Poirier rematched newly-crowned BMF gold holder, Max Holloway in Atlanta, Georgia, turning in a unanimous decision win over the Hawaiian to win his first Octagon championship.
UFC 302 takes place on June 1. from the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey – with an undisputed lightweight title fight between Islam Makhachev and Dustin Poirier set to take headlining honors.
Who wins at UFC 302 in June: Islam Makhachev or Dustin Poirier?
Dustin Poirier may not know what’s next for him inside the Octagon, but he expects that to change real…
Dustin Poirier may not know what’s next for him inside the Octagon, but he expects that to change real soon.
‘The Diamond’ is fresh off a spectacular come-from-behind victory over Benoit Saint-Denis at UFC 299 last month. The impressive win immediately caught the attention of reigning lightweight champion Islam Makhachev, who is eager to find himself an opponent for a summertime return.
With Makahchev’s most viable title challengers — Justin Gaethje, Charles Oliveira, and Arman Tsarukyan — all booked for UFC 300 on Saturday night (April 13), Poirier looks to be in the right place at the right time.
Appearing on the This Past Weekend podcast with Theo Von, Poirier revealed that he has not yet heard from the UFC regarding his potential title fight with the ‘Dagestani Destroyer,’ but believes he’ll know something in the near future.
He says he doesn’t know what’s next, but says he knows that “we’re gonna hear it soon”
— Championship Rounds (@ChampRDS) April 9, 2024
“I don’t know what’s next, but I think we’re gonna hear it soon,” Poirier said with confidence.
Dustin Poirier has fought for and failed to walk away with the 155-pound crown on two separate occasions, the first coming against UFC Hall of Famer Khabib Nurmagomedov in September 2019. Poirier lost via a third-round rear-naked choke. Two years later, he fought his way back to a second title opportunity, this time against then-champion Charles Oliveira. ‘The Diamond’ suffered the same fate, tapping out to an RNC in round three.
Poirier is 2-2 in his last four fights and is still clinging onto his spot as the No. 3 ranked lightweight in the world.
As for Islam Makhachev, the lightweight king has defended his title twice since capturing his crown at UFC 280 — both against former featherweight titleholder Alexander Volkanovski. His first fight with ‘The Great’ was hailed by many as the 2023 Fight of the Year and immediately generated calls for a rematch.
Eight months later, fans got their wish. Unfortunately, the circumstances weren’t optimal, particularly for Volkanovski who stepped into the fight on 10 days’ notice. He ultimately lost the bout via a first-round head-kick KO.
If Makhachev does indeed fight Dustin Poirier later this year, it will be the Dagestani’s first time defending the strap against an actual lightweight contender.
Michael Chandler has re-ignited his once-fiery feud with the hot sauce-hawking lightweight fan favorite, Dustin Poirier. 17 months removed…
Michael Chandler has re-ignited his once-fiery feud with the hot sauce-hawking lightweight fan favorite, Dustin Poirier.
17 months removed from their epic encounter at UFC 281, Chandler decided to kickstart things with ‘The Diamond’ by taking a dig at the former interim champion’s saucy side hustle.
“The old ‘I’d rather sell hot sauce vibe…‘ Chandler wrote on X, referencing a quote from current UFC women’s bantamweight champion Raquel Penning.
Clearly recognizing the dig, Poirier fired back, reminding ‘Iron’ how things played out during their first and only encounter inside the Octagon.
“Remember when I whipped your ass?” Poirier posted in response.
Chandler quickly snapped back, “He just can’t help himself. Calm down champ, life ain’t that serious. Whip my ass you did not…and you know it. I got caught, it happens in this game, as you well know.”
Chander lost the fight with Poirier via rear-naked choke in the third round. He has not fought since.
Instead of staying active, the former Bellator MMA champion has chosen to sit on the sidelines, waiting for Irish megastar Conor McGregor to make his quote-unquote “greatest comeback in combat sports history.” It now looks as though Chandler’s patience is about to pay off as UFC CEO Dana White recently teased the imminent return of McGregor with many believing that the official announcement will go down at UFC 300 on Saturday night (April 13).
As for Dustin Poirier, ‘The Diamond’ is fresh off a spectacular come-from-behind victory over Benoit Saint-Denis at UFC 299. With the promotion’s more viable contenders — Justin Gaethje, Charles Oliveira, Arman Tsarukyan — all booked for UFC 300, Poirier could find himself stepping in and scoring another shot at the lightweight title, currently held by Islam Makhachev.
Former interim lightweight champion, Dustin Poirier has been continually linked with a championship siege against undisputed titleholder, Islam Makhchev…
Former interim lightweight champion, Dustin Poirier has been continually linked with a championship siege against undisputed titleholder, Islam Makhchev ever since his March knockout win over Benoit Saint Denis at UFC 299. And has now confirmed he will stand opposite the Russian next.
Poirier, the current number three ranked lightweight contender and a former interim gold holder under the banner of the promotion, most recently co-headlined UFC 299 last month in a high-stakes clash against the above-mentioned, Saint Denis.
And returning to the winner’s enclosure following a hellacious high-kick KO defeat to two-time foe, Justin Gaethje last summer, Lafayette striker, Poirier turned in a second round rallying stoppage of his own, snapping the winning and finishing spree of Nimes native, Saint Denis.
Offered a championship challenge against Makhachev by the Russian’s manager, Dominance MMA leader, Ali Abdelaziz after his win over the Frenchman, Poirier has been linked with a June return against the incumbent at UFC 304 in Newark, New Jersey.
Already sharing his fair share of words with the American Kickboxing Academy staple, Poirier claimed that throughout their respective careers in mixed martial arts, he has easily achieved more than Makhachev – who in turn, claimed if Poirier was ever going to win lightweight spoils, he would have done so already.
Amid links with a summer clash with Makhachev for gold, Poirier has claimed he will most definitely stand opposite the Russian next – in a bid to “reach the pinnacle” of the sport.
“Islam Makhachev is next,” Dustin Poirier posted on his official Instagram account. “It’s time to reach the pinnacle.”
Dustin Poirier confirms that he’s fighting Islam Makhachev next via. Facebook
— Championship Rounds (@ChampRDS) April 7, 2024
Winning interim gold back in 2019, Poirier turned in a decision win over former featherweight champion, Max Holloway in the pair’s championship rematch atop a UFC 236 card in Atlanta, Georgia.
Who wins in a future title fight this summer: Islam Makhachev or Dustin Poirier?
Undisputed lightweight champion, Islam Makhachev has donned a new look ahead of his expected return to the Octagon in…
Undisputed lightweight champion, Islam Makhachev has donned a new look ahead of his expected return to the Octagon in June – shaving his head bald ahead of a potential fight with former interim champion, Dustin Poirier in his UFC comeback.
Makhachev, the current undisputed lightweight titleholder and current pound-for-pound number one ranked fighter, most recently headlined UFC 294 back in October, racking up his second successful defense of his crown in a rematch with Alexander Volkanovski.
Landing a first round high-kick and strikes knockout win over the Australian, Makahchev had been linked with a spectacular return atop UFC 300 in a welterweight division clash against incumbent gold holder, Leon Edwards.
However, confirming his decision to reject the pairing, Russian ace, Islam Makhachev cited his participation in the religious period, Ramadan as the reason for him turning down the chance to become a duel-weight champion.
Targeting a June return to the Octagon with the promotion recently confirming a UFC 302 card in Newark, New Jersey – lightweight kingpin, Makhachev has been linked with a title defense against the above-mentioned, Poirier, who turned in a second round KO win over Benoit Saint Denis at UFC 298 back in February.
And sporting a new look ahead of his expected return against Lafayette striker, Poirier this summer, American Kickboxing Academy staple, Makhachev has shaved his head bald – getting rid of his classic buzz cut as a result.
— Championship Rounds (@ChampRDS) April 1, 2024
Prior to his victory against Volkanovski – whom he claimed returned too soon in his knockout loss to Ilia Topuria back in February, Makhachev had halted the run of Brazilian ace, Charles Oliveira to successfully clinch the vacant 155lbs crown.
Noting his interest in fighting Louisianan veteran, Poirier in a summer comeback – after his manager, Ali Abdelaziz offered the former a shot a gold, rather tongue-in-cheek, Makhachev praised the guillotine choke ability of the former interim champion.
Who wins in a clash this summer: Islam Makhachev or Dustin Poirier?
Islam Makhachev has shaved his head
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