Booked to return at UFC 302 originally of June, undisputed light-weight champion, Islam Makhachev claims he has the “keys” to show in a simple victory over incoming foe, former interim gold holder, Dustin Poirier in New Jersey.
Makhachev, the present undisputed light-weight champion and pound-for-pound ranked fighter on the promotion’s banner, is slated to make his first outing contained in the Octagon this summer season at UFC 302 in Newark, taking up Poirier in a summer season comeback.
Sidelined since final October, Makhachev most not too long ago retained his light-weight crown with a surprising first spherical high-kick and strikes knockout win over then-featherweight champion, Alexander Volkanovski within the pair’s short-notice rematch conflict.
As for Poirier, the previous interim titleholder co-headlined UFC 299 again in March, rallying to show in an emphatic second spherical knockout win over rising French contender, Benoit Saint Denis – denying the Nimes native one other consecutive victory.
Islam Makhachev expects simple battle with Dustin Poirier
And reserving a battle with the Lafayette native in his return to lively competitors, Makhachev – who’s reportedly gearing up for each a rematch with Arman Tsarukyan and a projected welterweight move later this year, expects an “simple” bout with Poirier at UFC 302.
“Dustin (Poirier) is a legend – he has extra expertise than anyone on this sport,” Islam Makhachev advised TMZ Sports. “However his downside is his fashion, only one downside this man have. His weak level is wrestling and the grappling. And I simply – I’ve the important thing for the straightforward battle, I believe if I comply with the plan, I can beat him simple.”
“My fashion and Khabib (Nurmagomedov’s) fashion is worst fashion for Dustin,” Islam Makhachev defined. “Individuals who can take him down and maintain him there, all the time give him issues. And I’m not underestimating Poirier, as a result of you recognize, this man’s a legend, he can beat everyone. …Dustin, be prepared – and wrestle lots. I defend my neck, I’m prepared on your guillotine, that’s why it’s not occurring in our battle.”
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