Dustin Poirier is set to face Islam Makhachev at UFC 302 in a high-stakes showdown. The event is scheduled for June 1, 2024, at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey. Poirier, from Lafayette, Louisiana, will challenge lightweight champion Makhachev in the headline bout.
The co-main event will see former middleweight champion Sean Strickland taking on Paulo Costa, who is eager for a win after facing defeats in three of his last four fights. The main card will also feature Kevin Holland, Jailton Almeida, and Randy Brown.
Poirier, also known as “The Diamond,” is a popular fighter with an impressive career and numerous headline fights. However, his upcoming battle with Makhachev poses a tough challenge as Makhachev’s wrestling skills are comparable to his mentor, Khabib Nurmagomedov.
Strickland will go head-to-head with Costa in the co-main event. Costa is determined to secure a victory to stay relevant in the division, while Strickland aims to bounce back from a recent loss to Dricus Du Plessis and assert himself as a top contender in the middleweight category.
In addition, Holland, who has had his share of wins and losses in the UFC, will seek redemption and display his skills against Oleksiejczuk. It promises to be an action-packed evening of bouts at UFC 302, with predictions favoring Makhachev and Strickland to emerge victorious in their respective matchups.
