Porier: "To defeat Makhachev this weekend is an incredible end to my career"

Dmitriy Kel May 30, 2024, 4 p.m.

Former interim UFC lightweight champion Dustin Porier assessed the significance of the upcoming fight with full titleholder Islam Makhachev.

The bout between the American and the Dagestani will take place on the night of June 2 in the main event of UFC 302 in Newark, USA.

"25 minutes to end the story is what this fight means to me. To defeat Makhachev this weekend is an incredible end to my career. Dreams can come true and you will see it happen.

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I've had problems in fights with fighters throughout my career. Fighting him will be like climbing a mountain for me, it's a big challenge as Islam is the best fighter regardless of weight class," MMAJunkie quoted Puryear as saying.

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