So, here’s the scoop. Islam Makhachev is gearing up for his next big fight. He’s stepping into the octagon with Dustin Poirier. And guess what? It’s all going down at UFC 302. This isn’t just any fight night; it’s the main event.
Now, let’s talk about where this showdown is happening. Picture this: the Prudential Center in Newark, N.J. The date? Mark your calendars for June 1. But wait, there’s more. The night’s got another big fight. Sean Strickland and Paulo Costa are going head-to-head. It’s the co-headliner, and it’s gonna be epic.
Dana White, the big boss of UFC, dropped this bombshell at the UFC 300 post-fight presser. Talk about making waves. Makhachev? He’s on fire. The guy’s riding a 13-fight winning streak in the UFC. Last time we saw him, he knocked out Alexander Volkanovski. Yeah, that happened in the first round at UFC 294.
Now, onto Poirier. This dude’s chasing the dream, aiming for that lightweight gold. He’s had a couple of shots before but came up short against Khabib Nurmagomedov and Charles Oliveira. But hey, he’s coming off a win. Knocked out Benoit St. Denis at UFC 299. Impressive, right?
And then there’s Strickland. The man’s stepping back in after a bit of a setback. Lost the middleweight title to Dricus Du Plessis at UFC 297. But before that? He was on a roll, snagging three wins and even took the belt from Israel Adesanya at UFC 293.
Paulo Costa’s in a bit of a rough patch, though. Lost three of his last four. But don’t count him out. He put up a good fight against Robert Whittaker at UFC 298. So, there you have it. UFC 302 is shaping up to be one for the books. Can’t wait to see how it all unfolds.