Islam Makhachev vs. Dustin Poirier Set to Clash in UFC 302 Main Event

In a highly anticipated showdown, Islam Makhachev is set to defend his UFC lightweight title against Dustin Poirier on June 1 at UFC 302. The event will take place at the Prudential Center in Newark, N.J.

Makhachev, who holds an impressive record of 25-1, is currently ranked as the number one lightweight fighter in the world. Trained by UFC legend Khabib Nurmagomedov, Makhachev is also the number one ranked pound-for-pound fighter. With a 13-fight win streak in the octagon, Makhachev will be looking to tie the all-time record for consecutive lightweight title defenses with a victory over Poirier. He claimed the belt with a submission win over Charles Oliveira and successfully defended it twice against Alexander Volkanovski.

On the other hand, Poirier, with a record of 30-8, 1 NC, is ranked as the sixth best lightweight fighter in the world. A former interim champion and two-time challenger for the undisputed belt, Poirier has defeated former champions such as Max Holloway, Conor McGregor, Eddie Alvarez, Justin Gaethje, and more. In his most recent bout, Poirier secured a second-round knockout victory over Benoit Saint Denis at UFC 299. Poirier has hinted that this may be his final run towards the championship.

In addition to the main event, UFC 302 will also feature a co-headlined bout between former UFC champion Sean Strickland and one-time title challenger Paulo Costa in a five-round, non-title middleweight matchup.

The official UFC 302 fight card includes other exciting matchups, making it a must-watch event for MMA fans. Stay tuned for more updates and coverage on this thrilling event.