Islam Makhachev vs. Dustin Poirier – Fight Preview & Analysis

UFC 302: Makhachev vs. Poirier is scheduled to take place on Saturday, June 1, 2024, in Newark, New Jersey, USA. In this matchup on the fight card, Islam Makhachev will take on Dustin “The Diamond” Poirier in the Lightweight bout. You can view the complete UFC 302 card.

Makhachev brings a unique southpaw fighting stance with an 70″ reach. In contrast, Poirier, an southpaw fighter, stands with a 72″ reach. These variations in their styles can have a significant impact inside the Octagon.

With a 60% striking accuracy, Makhachev has shown his precision in landing significant strikes, averaging around 2.46 per minute. On the other hand, Poirier boasts a 51% striking accuracy, landing approximately 5.45 significant strikes per minute.

In this post, we will break down Islam Makhachev vs. Dustin Poirier matchup. Let’s take a look at the fighter’s ages, their height, records, reach, fight stats, and more below ⤵

The 33-year-old, Islam Makhachev is coming in with a 25-1-0 record. Makhachev will be fighting for the first time since a win via KO/TKO against Alexander Volkanovski at UFC 294: Makhachev vs. Volkanovski 2 in October.

Poirier, meanwhile, is coming off a KO/TKO win against Islam Makhachev on October 21, 2023, at UFC 299: O’Malley vs. Vera 2 and holds a 30-8-0 (1 NC) record.

Islam Makhachev has a southpaw fighting stance with an 70″ reach. The 35-year-old Dustin Poirier is an southpaw fighter with a 72″ reach. An orthodox fighter stands with their left side forward and jabs with their left hand. The southpaw fighter is the opposite. Southpaw stands with their right side forward and jabs with their right hand. In most cases, orthodox fighters are right-handed; if you are left-handed, you fight southpaw.

Islam Makhachev stats

→ Makhachev’s striking accuracy is 60%.
→ Makhachev lands 2.46 significant strikes per minute.
→ Makhachev’s takedown accuracy is 60%.
→ Makhachev’s takedown average is 3.17 per 15 minutes.
→ Makhachev’s takedown defense is 90%.

Makhachev comes in with 60% striking accuracy, typically landing about 2.46 significant strikes every minute. Conversely, Poirier fires at 51% accuracy, landing about 5.45 significant strikes per minute. Islam Makhachev also has a 60% takedown accuracy and, on average, gets around 3.17 takedowns every 15 minutes, compared to Poirier’s 1.33 takedowns and 63% takedown accuracy.

Dustin Poirier stats

→ Poirier’s striking accuracy is 51%.
→ Poirier lands 5.45 significant strikes per minute.
→ Poirier’s takedown accuracy is 36%.
→ Poirier’s takedown average is 1.33 per 15 minutes.
→ Poirier’s takedown defense is 63%.

Dustin spent, on average, 9:53 minutes in the Octagon, and Islam has an average fight time of 9:46 minutes.

Considering their records, fighting styles, and recent performances, this matchup looks to be a good clash of skills and strategies. Who will come out victorious, Islam or Dustin? Sound off in the comments.

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