'The Diamond' has been a perennial contender in the UFC for the better part of eight years, and he's showing no signs of slowing down. However, at 35 years old and with a title fight record of 0-2, Poirier's shot at the lightweight crown at UFC 302 could be the last time we see him at the very top.

Dustin Poirier admits even with a victory over Islam Makhachev at UFC 302 next month, he could retire as champion.

If things go according to plan, UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev expects to have his way vs. Dustin Poirier. Makhachev (25-1 MMA, 14-1 UFC) defends his title against Poirier (30-8 MMA,

UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev has revealed what he plans to expose about Dustin Poirier's game at UFC 302.

Islam Makhachev thinks he will win the UFC 302 match. He believes that Dustin Poirier is not a good stylistic fit for him.

Dustin Poirier catapulted himself back into title contention after his stunning comeback KO of Benoit Saint-Denis back at UFC 299. Then, in the immediate aftermath of UFC 300, contender Arman Tsarukyan declined a title fight offer due to the lack of time needed to prepare for the dominant champion.

Dustin Poirier may be a beast on the feet, but Islam Makhachev is a beast on the ground, and that’s where he plans on taking their UFC 302 fight.