With just hours to go until the end of UFC 302, Islam Makhachev and Dustin Poirier had an intense exchange in their first ever bout and the tension was palpable as both fighters exchanged barbs and none of them wants to turn back.
Despite their efforts to bury the coil and settle their differences, the fire of competition still burns brightly. The intensity of their matches has increased the odds for them to fight inside the Octagon. Fans are eagerly waiting to see if this fierce rivalry stays in the ring or continues to heat up after the fight.
During the UFC 302 pre-fight press conference, the UFC light heavyweight champion and former interim champion faced off for the first time. Rumors began and Poirier announced that he would expel Makhachev. “You’re a sleeping motherf***er!” cried Poirier, expecting Makhachev to dive for his legs.
Post-Meeting Confrontation
Things soon escalated, but Poirier later met with Makhachev and tried to clarify his terms. “It’s still a battle, but I would never underestimate your family. That’s not my heart,” Poirier said.
Though Makhachev was angry with Poirier, he got that it made sense for Poirier to say that, and that relieved him. He told them that he stems from a culture where using such language is prohibited. “That would be alright for America, but not here,” said the man.
Resolving Differences
Although the faces of both fighters appeared friendly as they agreed to end their rivalry outside the ring, expectations should be expected to be high as they take steps into that Octagon. According to Vamos, Makhachev is planning on beating Poirier and continuing the legacy of his former coach, Khabib.
Following Khabib’s Footsteps
Khabib Nurmagomedov competed against Dustin Poirier in UFC 242 in September 2019 and put up an illustrious performance that was declared a TKO victory at the end of the third round with a rear-naked choke submission This is in light of proving how Nurmagomedov’s grappling and strategy were much better than before. Islam himself is confident that the same thing will happen to him and he can easily defeat Poirier, doing without any problems by using his strong punches.
“It is very clear that everyone knows Dustin’s game,” Makhachev said. “He has a decent punch, he uses it well. So, I have to be very adequate. ” That is Makhachev, smiling at Poirier’s striking and acknowledging that his boxing and boxing throughout this mentality will bring him a clear edge as he tries to keep Nurmagomedov’s legacy going, but Makhachev is eager to counter Poirier’s strengths and exploit any vulnerabilities in this upcoming fight It seems that
One Last Count
Fights are heard around the corner as the awaited UFC 302 approaches to give fans something to look forward to on the clock. Each party of the battle had heard his ability, his enthusiasm and the fighting spirit in him. Champions who are going to fight each other will make their battle a rather interesting stumbling block as they demonstrated their superhuman physical might and doubting the chances of winning. This amazing battle promises gets even stronger every time the countdown to this event is being made.
