Dustin Poirier Reveals Counter Strategy Against Islam Makhachev: Hook, Cross, Uppercut Techniques for UFC 302

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Dustin Poirier, a perennial UFC lightweight contender, is set to challenge for the title a third time against Islam Makhachev at UFC 302 on June 1, 2024. With the fight just a month away, Poirier responded to Makhachev’s critique of his fighting style with a touch of humor, suggesting that his response would involve a combination of punches. This witty comeback was made during an interview with Fight Bananas, where Poirier remained unfazed by Makhachev’s comments.

The conversation with Fight Bananas also touched upon Poirier’s history with guillotine choke attempts. Despite having an impressive record of eight submission finishes out of 30 victories, Poirier has never won a fight via guillotine. David Auken, co-owner of Fight Bananas, playfully suggested that Poirier should aim to submit an opponent with the ‘gilly,’ a nickname for the guillotine choke. Poirier expressed his determination to achieve this feat, even against a skilled grappler like Makhachev, stating that submitting his opponent with a guillotine would be a beautiful way to end the story at UFC 302.

Poirier’s past attempts at the guillotine choke have been notable, particularly during his fight with Khabib Nurmagomedov, where the move led to the fight being taken to the ground. Unfortunately for Poirier, Khabib dominated the rest of the match and secured the victory. Poirier also attempted the guillotine multiple times in his last fight against Benoit Saint-Denis. His full comments on the subject can be found at the 17:00 mark of the interview.

As UFC 302 approaches, Poirier has contemplated the possibility of retirement. He acknowledged his various business ventures, such as his Cajun hot sauce brand, and the challenges of balancing them with his fighting career. Despite these considerations, Poirier’s desire to become a world champion remains strong. He believes he still has the capability to defeat younger fighters and has recently proven this. However, he is also aware of the sacrifices required to continue competing at the highest level, as he mentioned that nothing in the sport comes without a cost. The upcoming fight against Makhachev could potentially be his last, but Poirier has not yet made an official decision.

Pete Braeburn
Pete Braeburn
Pete Braeburn is a fantasy sports contributor for King Fantasy Sports and an MMA news writer for SportsHQ.net

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