Will Islam Makhachev continue his reign of horror? Does Dustin Poirier have one more incredible win in him on the mostsignificant phase? These will be the choosing concerns in the UFC 302 primary occasion.
Makhachev (25-1 MMA, 14-1 UFC) will effort to record a record-tying 3rd successive light-weight title defense when he puts it up for grabs versus Poirier (30-8 MMA, 22-7 UFC), who will have his 3rd shot at indisputable gold, in the headlining act of the June 1 card at Prudential Center in Newark, N.J. (pay-per-view, ESPN, ESPN+).
Given Makhachev is presently No. 2 in the newest USA TODAY Sports/MMA Junkie pound-for-pound rankings and riding a 13-fight winning streak inside the octagon, it’s