On the 31st, a staredown took place between Russian Islam Makhachev and American Dustin Poirier ahead of their fight in the UFC 302 tournament scheduled for June 2nd in Newark, USA.
During the intense eye-to-eye showdown, the fighters engaged in a verbal exchange, culminating in Makhachev making a move towards Poirier. MMA Fighting published the conversation between the athletes.
MMA Fighting published the athletes' dialog.
Poirier: I'm going to knock you out on Saturday. I'm going to sleep-stop you. You're going to be diving for my legs, praying. You're going to sleep, motherf****r.
Makhachev: Don't say motherf****r. Don't say that or I'll slap you.
Poirier, 35, last fought in March 2024 at UFC 299, defeating Benoit Saint-Denis by knockout in the second round. He has 30 wins and eight losses on his record.
Makhachev, 32, last stepped into the octagon in October 2023 at UFC 294, defeating Alexander Volkanovski by first-round knockout in a rematch. He has 25 wins and one loss on his record.