Get Makhachev vs Poirier predictions, picks, and odds for 6-1, plus UFC 302 fight prediction and best bet analysis.
Makhachev has proven to be a dominant champion in the UFC and has earned the -550 price tag. Our UFC picks expect him to leave Saturday with the strap as Poirier taps his heart out.betting on June 1. Poirier is fresh off an upset victory but will be an underdog again with Makhachev making his third title defense as a -550 favorite. again, or will Makhachev continue his reign as the No.
Poirier is the former interim champ and has long been a contender, but he hasn't been quite as dominant. He's 5-3 in his last eight fights, but three of those victories were very competitive. In his last bout, he knocked out Benoit Saint Denis in the second round as a +170 underdog. The champ has shown much improved striking over the last few years, and his wrestling and grappling are levels above his opponent. Poirier was out of his depth when he challenged Khabib Nurmagomedov for the belt five years ago, and an older version of Diamond will get rolled by Khabib's protege this weekend. Makhachev might have starched Volkanovski last fall, but it was a bit of a weird situation with Volk taking the fight on just seven days notice.
Canada Latest News, Canada Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
UFC 302: Dustin Poirier Stars in New Bud Light Ad Ahead of Islam Makhachev FightDustin Poirier has appeared in a new Bud Light ad less than two weeks ahead of his lightweight title fight with Islam Makhachev at UFC 302.
Read more »
Dustin Poirier Reveals Do’s and Don’ts in UFC 302 Islam Makhachev FightPoirier responds to criticism of his ground game, explains what he must do to win at UFC 302.
Read more »
UFC 302: Makhachev vs. Poirier Start Time, Date, Betting Odds, and Full CardHere are the UFC 302 betting odds and watch info ahead of Islam Makhachev vs. Dustin Poirier for the UFC Lightweight Championship inside the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey.
Read more »
UFC 302 Preview: Islam Makhachev vs. Dustin Poirier, Strickland vs. CostaMMA Knockout has you covered with a full preview for this Saturday's UFC 302 card, headlined by Islam Makhachev vs. Dustin Poirier.
Read more »
UFC 302: Islam Makhachev vs. Dustin Poirier Full Prelim Card PredictionsMMA Knockout has you covered with predictions for every prelim fight from this Saturday's UFC 302 card.
Read more »
UFC News: Dustin Poirier Fights 2 Opponents at UFC 302Poirier fights much more than Islam Makhachev at UFC 302.
Read more »