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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.
UFC lightweight championIslam Makhachev has revealed when he will be ready to fight in the welterweight division.
Islam Makhachev, UFC lightweight champion, recalled the beginning of his career in the promotion.
Islam Makhachev's record currently stands at 22 wins, 1 lose and 0 draw.
Islam Makhachev's last fight took place against Alexander Volkanovski on Oct. 21, 2023, in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. He won by TKO in the 1 round. That fight was 6 months and 23 days ago.
Makhachev's last 3 fights have come over a period of 11 months and 29 days, meaning he has been fighting on average every 3 months and 29 days. In those fights, he fought a total of 8 rounds, meaning that they have lasted 2 rounds on average.
Makhachev was born in Russia.
The Islam Makhachev is currently 32 years old. He was born on Sept. 27, 1991, so he will turn 33 in 4 months and 13 days.
Islam Makhachev made his professional debut in August 2010, so he has been a pro for 13 years.
Makhachev is 5' 10" (5 Foot and 10 inch) which is 178 cm (1 meter and 78 centimeters).
Makhachev fights from a orthodox, which means he favours his right hand as his power hand when fighting.
