Islam Makhachev vs Dustin Poirier
The Story
Islam Makhachev defends the lightweight title against Dustin Poirier — the latest title-shot for the lightweight veteran against the Dagestani heir-apparent to Khabib.
The Stakes
- •Makhachev's UFC Lightweight Championship
- •Makhachev's fourth title defense
- •Poirier's possibly-final UFC title shot
- •Newark main event