Former lightweight champion believes will be too much for ahead of their mouthwatering showdown this weekend. Poirier comes into the clash off the back of a in March. The American, who looked tired, was on the jaws of suffering yet another defeat against the rising contender.
However, his experience shone through, a huge left hook marked the beginning of the end for 'God of War.' A beautiful right hook soon after sent the Frenchman to the floor, forcing the referee to wave off the fight in the second round. As for Makhachev, he secured an against former featherweight champion, at UFC 294 back in October in his last fight and has recently to MMA fans as he ramps up training for the clash with 'The Diamond.
' While a few have tipped Poirier to strike gold in what'll almost certainly be his last crack at UFC gold, Oliveira has revealed why he believes Makhachev will keep a hold of his title this weekend, and potentially for even longer. Ahead of the lightweight main event this weekend, Oliveira has shared his thoughts on the showdown at UFC 302. The Brazilian has shared the Octagon with both men in his career.
The 34-year-old famously defeated Poirier back in 2021 via a third-round submission and successfully defended the 155-pound title for the first time. A year on from his win over 'The Diamond,' Oliveira faced Makhachev for the vacant lightweight belt. The Brazilian was stripped of his title after missing weight in his fight with Justin Gaethje at UFC 274.
Against Makhachev, .