Islam Makhachev has nothing but massive respect for Dustin Poirier.
Both fighters are on cordial terms.
This Saturday night marks Dustin Poirier’s ‘last dance’. He will be locking horns with Max Holloway for the highly anticipated trilogy. Islam Makhachev is vouching for team Poirier and can foresee him claiming a win.
MMA fans and experts have a balanced opinion on the outcome of the fight.
According to Islam Makhachev, this clash will go till the last round because of the roughness & toughness thriving in both fighters. The prediction is a decision win favoring Dustin Poirier.
Islam Makhachev on Dustin Poirier vs Max Holloway
Recently on Okko MMA, Islam Makhachev shed some light on what he feels about the upcoming clash between Dustin Poirier and Max Holloway.
“He's my guy, I will root for him. We text each other a lot. And this is his last fight, I think he will come out at his peak. I wish him luck and I think he will win. I think a decision win for DP. It’s hard to finish both of them. Both can take a punch well”.
Max Holloway looks forward to recreating the viral point-down moment. He’s laser-focused on ruining DP’s retirement night, and on the flip side, DP wants the night to end with a BMF belt on his shoulder. According to him, that would be the perfect full stop to his career.
is rooting for this weekend 💪
— Championship Rounds (@ChampRDS) July 18, 2025
"100% [I will root for ]. He's my guy, I will root for him. We text each other a lot. And this is his last fight, I think he will come out at his peak. I wish him luck and I think he will win."
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