The UFC champion is making a record-equalling third title defence in the main event of at Newark’s Prudential Center. And some bookmakers have him as high at prices as high as -600 due to his previous domination over perceived better opponents. Tonight is Poirier’s final chance at undisputed gold after two failed attempts against and .
And he is certain he will finish the story in dramatic fashion to land one of the sport’s great upsets. Islam Makhachev sends chilling final message to Dustin Poirier ahead of UFC 302 Both men made the 155lb limit for their bout early yesterday, and looked refreshed on the scales during the evening’s ceremonial weigh-in. After their press conference face-off almost came to blows, the pair had reconciled their differences and were much more cordial for their final meeting.
They both kept it relatively calm on stage as host quizzed them, with Poirier saying: “It means everything to me, New Jersey it’s great to be here, thank you all I appreciate you. The talk is done, Joe. It’s time to fight.
” Makhachev was roundly booed as the New Jersey made their support for his American opponent clear. But he smiled through it and told Rogan: “I will show you guys what they mean by pound-for-pound best fighter in the world. See you tomorrow.
” After the fact, they were both followed by cameras for social media. Poirier was much more animated telling the promotion’s page when asked what to expect: “Violence, every time.” “You already.