"UFC 302: Fighters Predict Makhachev vs Poirier Showdown"
TL;DR
Ahead of UFC 302, many UFC fighters predict that lightweight champion Islam Makhachev will defeat Dustin Poirier, citing Makhachev's dominant style and current form. While some fighters hope for an underdog victory for Poirier, the consensus leans heavily towards Makhachev retaining his title.
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