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Former interim UFC lightweight champion Dustin Porier has spoken about his love for the guillotine choke hold.
Former UFC interim lightweight titleholder Dustin Porier shared his thoughts on the division's champion Islam Makhachev's remarks about himself.
"Sometimes it seems like Islam doesn't respect me. I'll go into the octagon to hurt him. And he said it's an easy fight for him. Maybe he feels that way about all fights. But I can knock out any lightweight in the world.
When I lost to Charles and I was asked about my future, I said I still believe in myself. If I want something, I'll get it. And here I am again, a contender. But right now I'm not thinking about what comes next. Now my goal is to finish my story beautifully," - quotes Porier MMA Fighting.
Recall that Makhachev and Puryear will fight on June 1 in the main event of UFC 302 in Newark, USA.
Former interim UFC lightweight champion Dustin Porier expressed his opinion, current full belt holder Islam Makhachev is superior to Khabib Nurmagomedov in striking technique and Brazilian jiu-jitsu.
French UFC lightweight Benoit Saint-Denis analyzed the upcoming title fight in his division between champion Islam Makhachev and Dustin Porier.
The Dagestani and the American will meet in the main event of UFC 302, which will take place on June 1 in Newark, USA.
"Porye is accurate with his punches, he is always focused and handles pressure well. He is an experienced and resilient fighter. Hardly anyone would say that Porier has no chance at all. Makhachev is versatile and will be well prepared for this fight.
I think it's pretty obvious what Makhachev's plan will be for the fight with Puryear. He will try to replicate what Khabib and Oliveira did. That's the easiest way to beat Dustin. Porye himself understands exactly how they will work against him. But the favorite will still be the reigning champion," MMA Junkie quotes Saint-Denis as saying.
Former UFC heavyweight champion Andrei Orlovsky expressed his opinion that lightweight titleholder Islam Makhachev will confidently defeat Dustin Porier in their upcoming fight.
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 16 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 20 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.
