In an electrifying pre-fight moment at UFC 302, Russian fighter Islam Makhachev took center stage amid a hostile crowd on Thursday. As he prepared to clash with American contender Dustin Poirier, Makhachev boldly declared himself \"the best fighter in the world right now.\" His unwavering confidence was met with boos and chants of \"Dustin, Dustin\" from the audience.
The heavy favorite for Saturday's main card fight, Makhachev didn't hold back in critiquing Poirier's abilities, highlighting his opponent's struggles against \"good wrestlers and grapplers.\" \"When he meets some good wrestlers and good grapplers he always has the same problem,\" Makhachev asserted, intensifying the tension in the arena.
Emotions ran high during the face-off, requiring officials to step in and separate the two fighters as tensions threatened to boil over. The upcoming match promises to be a thrilling battle, with Makhachev eager to assert his dominance in the octagon.
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