Islam Makhachev Wishes for Dustin Poirier to Continue Fighting Post UFC 302: Believes He Can Defeat Anyone

In a highly anticipated matchup at UFC 302, Dustin Poirier is gearing up for what he believes will be a career-defining moment. The lightweight title will be up for grabs in Newark, N.J., this Saturday night, with reigning champion Islam Makhachev looking to tie the record for most divisional title defenses at three.

For Poirier, this will mark his third attempt at capturing undisputed gold, with his previous two bids ending in disappointment. Despite a stellar professional record of 30 wins, 8 losses, and 1 no contest, the Louisiana native has yet to secure a world title. At 35 years old, Poirier sees this fight as the perfect opportunity to achieve that goal and potentially retire on a high note.

However, Makhachev is not taking his opponent lightly. The champion acknowledges Poirier’s dangerous skill set and is preparing rigorously for the bout. With former champion Khabib Nurmagomedov in his corner for the first time since winning the title, Makhachev is leaving no stone unturned in his training camp.

The history between Poirier and Makhachev adds an extra layer of intrigue to the matchup, with Poirier looking to avenge his previous losses and Makhachev aiming to solidify his dominance in the division. As fight night approaches, both fighters are focused and determined to come out on top in what promises to be a thrilling showdown at UFC 302.