Experts Weigh In: Poirier's Chances Against Makhachev in UFC 302
TL;DR
Dustin Poirier's head coach, Mike Brown, discusses the similarities and differences between Islam Makhachev and Khabib Nurmagomedov ahead of Poirier's title fight at UFC 301. While both fighters employ a ground-heavy style, Brown notes that Makhachev uses more upper body trips and has sharper striking compared to Nurmagomedov. Poirier, who has previously fallen short in two title bids, is determined to finally become an undisputed champion.
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