Dustin Poirier apparently had no grappling practice for over two weeks leading up to his UFC 302 title challenge against Islam Makhachev. Poirier made his third career lightweight gold bid against Makhachev in the main event at UFC 302 on Saturday.
This past Saturday night in the main event of UFC 302, the lightweight title was on the line. “The Diamond” Dustin Poirier (30-9) was getting his third crack at undisputed gold as he took on the champion Islam Makhachev (26-1).
Eddie Alvarez doesn't look at Dustin Poirier any differently, knowing "The Diamond" will probably go his entire career without touching undisputed UFC gold.
Dustin Poirier has got some options even after a loss against Islam Makhachev. The third time wasn't the charm for Poirier who challenged for lightweight gold in the main event of UFC 302 last weekend.
Future UFC Hall of Famer Dustin Poirier was receiving a shot of a lifetime this past weekend. He was headlining UFC 302 in a title fight against lightweight champion Islam Makhachev, who is in the running as the pound-for-pound best fighter in the world.
Alexander Volkanovski thinks a fight with Dustin Poirier would be "massive." 'The Great' is waiting for a rematch with featherweight king Ilia Topuria but would love to face Poirier while he waits.
Dustin Poirier and Islam Makhachev had one of the best lightweight title fights in the main event of UFC 302. Poirier showed impressive defensive wrestling and grappling throughout the fight.
After his defeat at UFC 302, Dustin Poirier hinted at the idea of retirement. "I know I can compete with the best of these guys. It's just if I do fight again, what am I fighting for?
Alexander Volkanovski can relate to Dustin Poirier. The Australian featherweight has lost both of his fights against lightweight champion Islam Makhachev, a…
It was a memorable night for fight fans and the UFC as Newark, New Jersey saw yet another successful fight card from the Prudential Center. During a night where not a single fight was ended by knockout, fans were treated to some classic back-and-forth wars between some of the toughest fighters on the planet.
Islam Makhachev‘s finishing sequence over Dustin Poirier at UFC 302 was a pure work of art. To be able to pull off a move like that on his opponent while under massive pressure was a testament to Makhachev’s championship status.
Order Now! UFC 302 “Makhachev vs. Poirier” Saturday at 10 p.m. ET on ESPN+ If a champion is defined by the quality of his rivalries, Islam Makhachev is building one hell of a résumé.
Arman Tsarukyan is admittedly not as tolerant as Islam Makhachev. Makhachev defends his strap against Dustin Poirier in the main event at UFC 302 on Saturday at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey.
The main card at UFC 302 will get under way at 10 p.m. ET on Saturday at the Prudential Center in Newark, N.J. The card features a light heavyweight bout between two southpaws in Islam Makhachev and Dustin Poirier.
Islam Makhachev takes on Dustin Poirier today in their UFC 302 fight in what could be ‘The Diamond’s’ last fight. Makhachev is seen as the massive favorite, as he enters as the UFC Lightweight Champion.
Saturday night could play host to Dustin Poirier‘s final fight. A professional fighter dating back to 2009 and a UFC athlete since 2011, it’s been a long road for the former UFC interim lightweight champion.
Order Now! UFC 302 "Makhachev vs. Poirier" Saturday at 10 p.m. ET on ESPN+ With 30 Ultimate Fighting Championship appearances under his belt, Dustin Poirier has put himself in consideration as a potential future hall of famer.
UFC 302 will serve as a full circle moment for Dustin Poirier, win or lose. The 35 year-old UFC showstopper gets his third opportunity at gold this weekend when he takes on UFC Lightweight Champion Islam Makhachev this weekend from Newark, New Jersey where Poirier hopes to finally hear the words, “And New” for the first time in his career.
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