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The manager of UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev revealed who the fighter will face in the octagon after his fight against Dustin Puryear.
"Islam will defend in the fight against Porier, and then we will have a fight with Arman (Tsarukyan). We have to admit, he deserves this fight, he got out to the top of the rankings and beat all the opponents. For now we have these two fights on the horizon, and then we'll see. A fight with Tsarukyan this year? Yes, it could be in Abu Dhabi or New York," said the functionary.
Recall that the fight between Islam Makhachev and Dustin Porier will be held on June 1 in the framework of UFC 302.
UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev has spoken out about the latest fight of his closest rival Dustin Puryear.
Islam Makhachev, the UFC lightweight champion, has named a high kick that his next opponent, former interim promotional champion Dustin Porier, doesn't like in the division.
"Dustin doesn't like high kicks either. Maybe this punch will help me again (Makhachev knocked out Volkanovski with a high kick - note). When you stand in a left-handed stance, kicks to the head and body become key. I try to hit hi-kicks in all my fights. I prepare them a lot, Dustin also needs to be ready," Makhachev said in an interview with the New York Post.
Recall that the fight between Islam Makhachev and Dustin Porier will take place on June 1 in Newark as part of the UFC 302 tournament.
UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev expressed his opinion that Arman Tsarukyan is not really burning to have a rematch with him.
"I'm not surprised that Arman didn't agree to fight in June. He talks about a rematch all the time, but he's been given a chance to fight me for, I think, the third time. And he's said no every time. So there's no surprise here.
I was told right away that my opponent will be determined after UFC 300. But Arman in any case would not agree," - said Makhachev in an interview with the New York Post.
Recall that on June 1 at UFC 302 in Newark, USA, Makhachev will fight Justin Gaethje.
UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev has spoken out about his closest opponent, former interim titleholder Dustin Puryear.
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 1 month and 18 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 23 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.
