NEWARK, N.J. – Islam Makhachev and Dustin Poirier had a final encounter ahead of their UFC 302 main event title fight during Friday’s ceremonial weigh-ins. After making weight earlier in the day, reigning lightweight champion Makhachev (25-1 MMA, 14-1 UFC) and challenger Poirier (30-8 MMA, 14-1 UFC) got one last look at each other during the staredown, which was regulated by UFC CEO Dana White. Makhachev, who will look to make a third consecutive defense of his 155-pound belt, was locked in in front of his opponent.
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