The upcoming lightweight title fight between Islam Makhachev and Dustin Poirier has kept everyone on their toes. The lightweight champion remains a stern favorite to win the bout. While Makhachev is the clear favorite to win the fight, former champion Jamahal Hill has a different opinion.
Jamahal Hill was recently asked by MMA reporter James Lynch to pick the winner between Islam Makhachev and Dustin Poirier. The former light heavyweight champion did not hesitate to pick the winner. According to Hill, regardless of the odds, Poirier can pull out a shocker.
You can never count Dustin out but he’s definitely up against it with this one… It’s a fight and Dustin got hands. Dustin can put anybody out.
Jamahal Hill via James Lynch’s YouTube channel
Going into the fight, Dustin Poirier has made some critical revelations, including his potential retirement from the sport. The fighter is well aware that this might be the last opportunity to win the title. As Hill mentioned, the ‘Diamond’ can knock out anybody, and that’s exactly the plan for the Louisiana native for the Makhachev fight.
In the past, Dustin Poirier has lost twice in UFC lightweight title fights, and the fighter would definitely like to have different results. However, with Khabib Nurmagomedov coaching Makhachev, things are looking slim for the challenger. Many professional fighters have mixed opinions on the fight. As such, only the result will prove who was right and who was wrong.
Jiri Prochazka picks his favorite between Dustin Poirier and Islam Makhachev
Dustin Poirier vs. Islam Makhachev will occur at the upcoming UFC 302 main event inside the Prudential Center In Newark, New Jersey. The whole is stacked, and the hype around it is massive. Many fans and experts are eagerly waiting for the event, including former champion Jiri Prochazka.
Jiri Prochazka thinks Islam Makhachev will beat Dustin Poirier at UFC 302 (via Imago/Sportsnet)
The former light heavyweight champion has chosen his winner for the upcoming bout. Despite being a fan of Poirier, according to the Czech fighter, Makhachev has a slight edge in the upcoming bout.
I like Dustin but in this fight, I think there is more chances on the side of Islam.
Jiri Prochazka via James Lynch’s YouTube channel
Going into the fight, Islam Makhachev is pretty confident and was recently observed chilling on his jet ski. The fighter has already defended his belt twice, but this time, the challenger is a pure lightweight. Nevertheless, the Dagestani fighter will aim to keep his title reign after UFC 302.
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