Dariush: "Porier can knock out Makhachev, but..."

UFC American lightweight Beneil Dariush has spoken out about the upcoming title fight between division champion Islam Makhachev and former interim belt holder Dustin Puryear.

The fight will take place on June 1 at UFC 302 in Newark, USA.

"It will be a good fight. Of course, Puryear is going to have a very tough time. He has the power to catch Islam and knock him out, but ... Let's put it this way - Dustin will definitely not be the favorite. The odds will not be in his favor.

Porier must understand - Makhachev won't act like Saint-Denis. If it comes down to a fight, things will be completely different. I wouldn't advise Puryear to bet on submissions. But Dustin is a legend. He knows better how to fight to win," Dariush said in an interview with Submission Radio.

The fight will take place on June 1 at UFC 302 in Newark, S.C.

"It's going to be a good fight. Of course, Puryear is going to have a very tough time. He has the power to catch Islam and knock him out, but ... Let's put it this way - Dustin will definitely not be the favorite. The odds will not be in his favor.

Porier must understand - Makhachev won't act like Saint-Denis. If it comes down to a fight, things will be completely different. I wouldn't advise Puryear to bet on submissions. But Dustin is a legend. He knows better how to fight to win," Dariush said in an interview with Submission Radio.