|
Dustin Porier, former interim UFC lightweight champion, reacted to Vasyl Lomachenko's victory in his recent fight with George Cambosos. Dustin called Vasyl the most technical active boxer in the world
The coach of former UFC interim lightweight champion Dustin Porier, Mike Brown, has spoken out about his charge's upcoming fight against current full titleholder Islam Makhachev.
"A win over Makhachev? It could very well happen. Dustin has done so much in the sport. I don't think he has anything to prove anymore. But he has one piece of unfinished business left. I believe that Dustin is a true champion, although he has never owned a championship belt. Only a provisional belt. But in my eyes he is already a champion," - quotes the specialist MMA Fighting.
Makhachev and Puryear will fight on June 1 in the main event of UFC 302 in Newark, USA.
Former UFC light heavyweight champion Jamal Hill shared his expectations for the upcoming fight between the promotion's lightweight division titleholder Islam Makhachev and Dustin Puryear.
The Dagestani and the American will meet in the main event of UFC 302, which will take place on June 1 in Newark, USA.
"You should never discount Dustin. But ... obviously the odds are against him. It's a fight, guys. Dustin can punch with his hands and is capable of putting down anyone, anyone at lightweight," Hill said in an interview with James Lynch's YouTube channel.
Recall that Hill himself in his last appearance in the octagon made an unsuccessful attempt to regain the flyweight belt, losing by first-round knockout to reigning champion Alex Pereira. The fight took place on April 13 at UFC 300 in Las Vegas, USA.
Alex Perez, an American UFC fighter, gave his prediction for the upcoming bout between Islam Makhachev, the organization's lightweight champion, and Dustin Porier.
"I'm betting on Dustin. I think Porier will hit powerful punches with his hands, he has good wrestling. Islam will not be able to prove himself in attacks. Makhachev is a tough guy, a tough champion, he's from Khabib's team. But during his fights against Volkanovski, Makhachev showed that he has flaws. That's not Khabib. If Khabib gave you a takedown, you didn't go up again. So the victory goes to Dustin," - said Perez in an interview with James Lynch.
Recall, the confrontation between Makhachev and Porier will take place on June 1 in the framework of the 302nd tournament of the promotion.
Former UFC interim lightweight champion Dustin Porier shared his prediction for the upcoming bout between former two-division titleholder Conor McGregor and Michael Chandler.
"If Conor is going to be who he was before the injury and stuff, two rounds will be enough for him. I think this fight will be over before the end of the second round," Puryear said on the air of the show The MMA Hour.
Recall that the fight between McGregor and Chandler will be the main event of the UFC 303 tournament, which will take place on June 29 in Las Vegas.
As for Puryear, he will try to take the belt from current lightweight division leader Islam Makhachev on June 1 at UFC 302 in Newark.
Dustin Poirier's record currently stands at 29 wins, 9 loses and 0 draw.
Dustin Poirier's last fight took place against Benoit St. Denis on March 9, 2024, in Miami, USA. He won by KO in the 2 round. That fight was 2 months and 5 days ago.
Poirier's last 3 fights have come over a period of 1 year, 3 months and 26 days, meaning he has been fighting on average every 5 months and 8 days. In those fights, he fought a total of 7 rounds, meaning that they have lasted 2 rounds on average.
The Dustin Poirier is currently 35 years old. He was born on Jan. 19, 1989, so he will turn 36 in 8 months and 5 days.
Dustin Poirier made his professional debut in May 2009, so he has been a pro for 14 years.
Poirier is 5' 8" (5 Foot and 8 inch) which is 175 cm (1 meter and 75 centimeters).
His reach is 72 inches (72") which is 183 cm (1 meter and 83 centimeters).
Poirier fights from a orthodox, which means he favours his right hand as his power hand when fighting.
