JERSEY CITY, N.J. – Dustin Poirier is just days away from what could be his final shot at becoming an undisputed UFC lightweight champion. Still, his confidence is perhaps higher than ever. Poirier (30-8 MMA, 22-7 UFC) will enter the cage first at Prudential Center this Saturday in the UFC 302 main event, followed by the current title holder Islam Makhachev. “The Diamond” is prepared to shine in what could not only be his last shot at gold but maybe his last fight period, as he has recently hinted at retirement. Considering the 35-year-old former interim champion’s pre-fight talk, Makhachev has taken it to mean that his opponent and his coach do not believe they can win the fight
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