One of the entertaining bouts of the UFC 302 event is between Lightweight Champions Islam Makhachev and Dustin Pourier. The Russian MMA fighter is unbeaten in the last 14 matches while experienced Dustin Poirier also won 30 matches out of 38 bouts. In a presser, both athletes had a major argument and needed to be separated. But in a recent video Islam Makhachev and Dustin Poirier were seen settling the ‘misunderstanding’ during the weigh-in session. Poirier cleared that although it's still a war in the octagon, he would never disrespect anyone’s family. Makhachev looked satisfied with the explanation and responded, “I'm happy [to] understand what they mean because it's not good in our country." UFC 303: Conor McGregor Return Date Confirmed by Dana White, Irish MMA Fighter to Face Michael Chandler on June 29.
Islam Makhachev, Dustin Poirier Cool-Off During Weigh-in
The UFC released the footage of Islam Makhachev and Dustin Poirier speaking at the weigh-ins after their heated face-off yesterday:
Dustin: "It's still war, but I would never disrespect your family."
Islam: "I'm happy [to] understand what they mean, because it's not good in our… pic.twitter.com/FosTgTaYhV
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