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UFC 302 Drama: Islam Makhachev vs. Dustin Poirier Clash Sparks Excitement

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๐ŸฅŠ Get ready for the showdown at UFC 302 between Islam Makhachev and Dustin Poirier! The tension is high with security interventions, intense faceoffs, and unexpected demands.

The highly anticipated UFC 302 is set to feature a thrilling clash between Islam Makhachev and Dustin Poirier. As the lightweight championship fight nears, tensions have escalated with security having to intervene during a heated pre-fight press conference where words turned into actions, showcasing the intensity of this matchup. Dustin Poirier is gearing up for what could be his final shot at the lightweight title, determined to upset Makhachev and make a statement in the octagon.

Adding to the excitement, both fighters have engaged in verbal exchanges and faceoffs, setting the stage for a fierce battle on fight night. With Poirier's determination to pull off an upset and Makhachev's solid reputation as one of MMA's best grapplers, fans can expect a showdown filled with adrenaline and unpredictability.

In a surprising turn of events, UFC star Dustin Poirier has taken matters into his own hands by demanding a bounty for the 'first confirmed kill' during the upcoming fight, adding an extra layer of anticipation to the already intense matchup. The drama surrounding the fighters' interactions and Poirier's bold statements have piqued the interest of MMA enthusiasts worldwide, eager to witness the outcome of this high-stakes battle.

As the countdown to UFC 302 continues, the anticipation for the clash between Islam Makhachev and Dustin Poirier only intensifies. With emotions running high and stakes at their peak, fans can expect a showdown that will go down in UFC history as a memorable moment in the world of mixed martial arts.

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UFC 302 -- Islam Makhachev vs. Dustin Poirier: Fight card, odds ... (CBSSports.com)

UFC 302 fight card, odds · Islam Makhachev -625 vs. Dustin Poirier +450, lightweight championship · *Sean Strickland -240 vs. Paulo Costa +200, middleweights ...

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UFC 302: The 'joke' defining Dustin Poirier vs Islam Makhachev ... (Yahoo News Australia)

The build to Poirier's final shot at UFC gold has centred on a 'joke', about whether he can pull off a guillotine choke against one of MMA's best grapplers.

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Islam Makhachev, Dustin Poirier pulled apart by security after ... (MMA Fighting)

Islam Makhachev and Dustin Poirier exchanged more than a few words at the UFC 302 pre-fight press conference, with security eventually intervening to pull ...

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3 Ways Dustin Poirier Can Upset Islam Makhachev at UFC 302 (Bleacher Report)

This Saturday, in the main event of UFC 302, Dustin Poirier will make what is most likely his final bid at the promotion's lightweight title.

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UFC 302 video: Islam Makhachev, Dustin Poirier have intense ... (Yahoo Sports)

Islam Makhachev and Dustin Poirier exchanged plenty of words in an intense faceoff for Saturday's UFC 302 title fight.

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UFC star goes rogue, demands bounty for 'first confirmed kill' during ... (Fox Sports)

Dustin Poirier has promised to finish his story via KO, Paulo Costa via secret juice and Sean Strickland โ€ฆ well, he's hinted at scoring the first confirmed ...

Conor McGregor Vents on 'Inbred' Islam Makhachev Staph Infection ... (Sherdog.com)

Conor McGregor will seemingly never get over his rivalry with Dagestani fighters, judging by his recent dig at Islam Makhachev.

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Poirier open to Volk fight despite Sunday potentially being his last (CODE Sports)

Dustin Poirier could step into the Octagon for the very last time at UFC 302 this weekend, but says a blockbuster showdown with Alex Volkanovski might tempt ...

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Javier Mendez not interested in Islam Makhachev vs. Ilia Topuria ... (Yahoo Sports)

Islam Makhachev's coach weighs in on Ilia Topuria's comments of interest in a UFC lightweight title shot.

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Islam Makhachev: Arman Tsarukyan should 'thank me' for putting ... (Yahoo Sports)

Tsarukyan (22-3 MMA, 9-2 UFC) made his UFC debut in a short-notice matchup against Makhachev (25-1 MMA, 14-1 UFC) back in April 2019. He lost a back-and-forth ...

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'You're going to sleep motherf*cker': Hear what Islam Makhachev ... (MMA Junkie)

After a spirited press conference Thursday in New Jersey, the competitors in the lightweight title bout faced off. After getting up close and personal, ...

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'Don't say motherf*cker': Hear what set Islam Makhachev, Dustin ... (MMA Fighting)

However, it wasn't until their post-presser staredown that things really got chippy, as the reigning UFC lightweight champion and Poirier engaged in fiery back- ...

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'Go to sleep, motherf***er': Fuse lit in UFC blockbuster as Aussie ... (Fox Sports)

'Go to sleep, motherf***er': Fuse lit in UFC blockbuster as Aussie plots title bid โ€” Ultimate Guide.

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UFC 302 odds, predictions, start time, fight card, preview ... (CBSSports.com)

SportsLine's Daniel Vithlani reveals his picks for the UFC 302: Islam Makhachev vs. Dustin Poirier fight card from the Prudential Center in Newark, ...

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