BISPING: Dustin Poirier's LAST CHANCE at GOLD vs Islam | Strickland RETURNS vs Costa at UFC 302

Dustin Poirier has one last chance to become UFC lightweight champion when he fights Islam Makhachev at UFC 302. I give my reaction to the massive lightweight title fight and the return of Sean Strickland vs Paulo Costa in the co-main event.
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[@bisping]

UFC 302 is shaping up to be an unforgettable night of fights! Who are your picks?

[@michaelmadsen-yq5kw]

Great breakdown. I have Strickland (Costa will gas). Poirier, like you said, last chance and he will open fire!

[@krivalinija]

If Justin tries a guillotine on Islam, the outcome of the match is known :) and co-main I think Costa will find that one shot to send Strickland in sleep division

[@hwhsbsjak]

@@krivalinija its DUSTIN

[@infiniteloop5449]

Dustin wins by TKO after he puts some of his KO edition knockout hot sauce on his fingers and "accidentally" pokes Islam in the eyes for the belt.

[@GibbsVideography]

Who ain't got jiu-jitsu?!

[@rastino9798]

Costa vs Strickland bout to be the funniest press conference of all time 😂

[@kreedberry2478]

Imagine Bisping vs Strickland press conference haha

[@Ahtnagarp]

Costa vs Khamzat will be 100x funnier. Imagine their english debate.

[@giacalonebuilding4443]

Can’t wait, costa gonna tell Strickland “you are not even jacket enough to get in there with me”

[@kareemabdallah5539]

Add islam in there this shit bout to be gold

[@Mcfc2Rich]

Dustin keeps coming up against wrestling and ju jitsu specialists in his title fights xD

[@2beezosanablaze733]

True maybe he should practice his wrestling and bjj don't you think?

[@Ajithkumar-hs2sk]

But he has blackbelt ​@@2beezosanablaze733

[@robbiej1343]

Maybe Islam should fight some1 not coming off a headkick KO for once ​@2beezosanablaze733

[@user-it7hc2ty8v]

​@@robbiej1343 Аlехander Shabliу and Usman Nurmagomedov will fight. Usman will win (I think by unanimous decision or submission). Because Usman's grappling, sambo, wrestling, jiu-jitsu and kicking is very excellent and perfect. Shabliy is very weak in these sports. Shabliy is a good kickboxer and thai-boxer. Usman's fight intelligence and IQ level is very high. He is very strong technically and physically. Bellator MMA $1 million grand prix winner and lightweight world champion Usman Nurmagomedov

[@MintyPeanut]

​@@robbiej1343 Islam is fighting Dustin who just won. wdym?

[@dtiebel9794]

"A diamond needs no gold to be great" Albert Einstein

[@KingNikaDKota]

I actually really like this

[@dtiebel9794]

@@KingNikaDKota I made it up lol

[@okdk2362]

@@dtiebel9794 no you didn't it says Albert Einstein after the quotation

[@hakangokhan9434]

😂😂😂 doesn’t make anything better.

[@dtiebel9794]

@@okdk2362 lmao

[@lockethomas7165]

The real trick to beating Dustin poirer is- put a belt on the line.

[@Pooki2024]

It’s not about deserving it, it’s getting past Islam that’s the problem, I just don’t see him doing it

[@infiniteloop5449]

@@Pooki2024 Dustin Poirier going to put some of his Louisiana hot sauce on his fingers and accidentally poke Islam in the eyes for the belt.

[@Kevinopilous]

​@infiniteloop5449 lmfao

[@user-xr4se4xb2h]

Didn’t work for Max

[@nanibujji2704]

Yes you won the interim championship I guess

[@rokocekalovic5342]

Dustin by flying guilly, what a guy

[@backenddrak]

if dustin doesnt get that sub or ko he’s done son

[@instaman34]

​@@backenddrakevery fight starts on the feet, he will likely work on the take down defense and get the pressure going with strikes early on in the fight.

[@backenddrak]

@@instaman34 i dont trust dustin to avoid takedowns for 5rds and only look for damage on the feet Islam’s style will take the rounds away from him points wise and drain him slowly i just believe the fight will slowly side to Islam. Dustin is one my favorites All time but Islam is part of the evolution of MMA facts

[@instaman34]

@backenddrak I definitely don't disagree, but it only takes 1 good hit to the chin for Dustin to have you where he wants him. Don't forget the dudes been sharp on the ground lately, escaped multiple guillotines, and submitted chandler from the back.

[@backenddrak]

@@instaman34 Thats real lets see how it plays out Diamonds dont fold under pressure so

[@MainCardMinute]

Feel like we said this last time Dustin fought for a title. When you’re top 5 for that long you’re always 1 win away from a title shot

[@KingNikaDKota]

With how people spoke on the Gaethje Holloway fight as if Max couldn’t win, I’m gonna keep an open mind about this Makachev Porier fight.

[@AuthenticGook]

Lmao I been having an open mind about fights since Izzy lost to Sean bro

[@BackTheBlueTillItHappensToYou]

Both great points. I look at Dustin's style similar to Volk tho and I thought Volk was gonna win both against Islam but anything can happen! Imagine if Diamond gets a KO and the closeup of Rogan, DC and Anik cageside 🤣

[@charliericker274]

@@AuthenticGook I've had an open mind since Royce beat Shamrock. You can't tell what is going to happen until the fight happens. Revisionist history tells us that everyone knew Royce was going to win the whole thing, but that was not the case at the time.

[@xiMaarKo]

People that counted max out just don't know his skills , he can stand and bang with anyone in 145 and 155.

[@moelester2817]

Idk I’d still heavily favour Makhachev in this one.

[@china_sickness7005]

Sean Strickland had on his instagram story that he walked/ran 14 miles today and burnt over 5,000 calories. He’s definitely a cardio machine

[@hankmoody1990]

When Dustin in the fight, guns come out🔥💪🏽

[@757History]

blessed man forever

[@ikhan2181]

Forever forever? We see next fight. Bmf bes put the belt on the line. Champion vs Champion that's bmf worthy lfg

[@infiniteloop5449]

There needs to a rule that you need at least 1 title defense before a champ champ match. Need more people to actually defend their divisions, Makhachev still hasn’t faced another lightweight as champ.

[@martinsolomon5500]

Nah

[@Adamamillion]

The UFC has been on fire this year!!! By far the best year in this decade of fights and the year is just getting started!!

[@EliteMMAv2]

Appreciate the content busping

[@MisterSinisterReviews]

Dustin was not the fighter we wanted, but the one we needed.

[@nanibujji2704]

Wht does it mean?

[@simonnichols3920]

Cheers Mike! Always enjoy watching your videos. Short and sweet. Analysis on point.

[@johnperez7487]

Dustin has a tough fight ahead of him but you can never count him out. In all the fights he has lost titles he has had the opponent in trouble. Looking forward to how this unfolds.

[@justinfearn259]

Thanks for the spot on video!

[@tdeancline]

Always solid Mike, hope to meet you someday. God bless you. Troy

[@jonsng7]

thank u for much an entertaining podcast!hope u get in spotify soon!

[@TheAndizzy]

Most important thing to remember? This wouldn't be the first time Dustin won a belt by beating a current champion and P4P #1 in the world.

[@BJJBOURN]

I hope you’re all good Mike, your output is crazy high!

[@Rilzars]

Gaethje must be feeling horrible.. Steps down in ranking & obliterates Fiziev , then takes on #2 ranked Poirer & obliterates him… now he’s clearly the next contender Justin now fights a guy not even in his division to fill time & loses his title shot Dustin then beats the ranked #11 guy & gets a title shot from it over the guy who knocked him out less than a year ago lol

[@besmart2350]

Yes, that’s weird. UFC makes no sense

[@armando1is1great]

​@@besmart2350well it seems like Islam had to fight someone. Arman said no. Olivera and Gaethje just lost. Further down top ten like Beniel and Gamrot makes even less sense than Dustin. Holloway actually makes way more sense but same as Arman I would bet, needs a bit more time.

[@besmart2350]

@@armando1is1great Mаkаkа is gonna lose to Poirier by KO anyway

[@armando1is1great]

@@besmart2350 I'd love to see it, that'd be wild. I just want a good clean fight

[@luan4753]

​@@besmart2350okay lil bro, you can wake up anytime now

[@shantiza33]

I think about this all the time that you should be over 1 million subscribers by now! Great content Michael!

[@johno30197]

As sad as it sound's makhachev gonna maul poirier he just can't deal with wrestlers khabib oliveira BJJ makhachev unfortunately the reality is it's a solid NO...

[@superwario2741]

It's not really sad as much as a pointless title fight. He shouldn't even be fighting for the title again and he's gonna get destroyed.

[@ricktheruler1665]

If ur so confident bet on Islam

[@superwario2741]

@@ricktheruler1665 I absolutely intend to lol

[@jonyhyder6506]

oliveira not a wrestler but whatever.

[@johno30197]

@@jonyhyder6506 didn't I state that he's a bjj master but whatever....later!!

[@jessemartinelli]

Hello, Mikey B! You’re the man!

[@Naksu..]

Give Dustin some respect. Dustin is a BJJ Blackbelt. My prediction Makhachev win round1 Sub

[@kidbuu4593]

That Yoel impression though 🤣🤣

[@zakhov]

Didn't realize Bisping was a DM fan! I've got the same shirt from their recent tour

[@seezang]

If Dustin win, what a legendary career

[@gocean4402]

It’s legendary anyway, regardless what happens

[@seezang]

@@gocean4402imo not legendary yet(im a dustin fan), he need that championship belt to cement it LEGENDARY

[@adyjpg]

@@seezangno he doesn’t

[@who5301]

​@@adyjpgyes he does. just because he's your favorite doesn’t mean he's Legendary

[@Al_Straik]

I respect the grind.

[@chrissotrill]

He’s crazy for taking this fight so soon

[@thisbetalife1263]

Subbed because of that Depeche Mode shirt. xD

[@sheeshman9713]

I think Uncle Dana is praying Poirier beats Machachev and McGregor knocks out Chandler, setting up the rematch against Poirier and McGregor and giving Cobor one last shot at the belt😂

[@krivalinija]

Conor is fighting in 175 against Chandler...

[@gps-auto5355]

@@krivalinija it’s 170 there’s never been a 175 weight class 🤦🏻

[@sheeshman9713]

@@krivalinija I know, I said it in my comment. learn to read bro

[@infiniteloop5449]

@@gps-auto5355 You can agree to non-standard catch weights.

[@gps-auto5355]

@@infiniteloop5449 I know they’re called catchweight that’s if both of your opponents cannot make the weight, but they said the fight was gonna be at 170

[@slicingonions4398]

Islam is already a -490 favorite over Dustin. Insane. Sean -230 against Costa right now that should be a good one

[@gibbylit88]

Was waiting for the mcgregor section and Michael was like nah man

[@theblackwidowchronicles]

YES DEPCHE MODE T-SHIRT...I'm a massive fan

[@maxgetuba7577]

Bisping is a legend!

[@MeduolisMazvyduolis]

Why last chance? He will beat again 2 contenders as usual and fight for the title again at 37 years young

[@josephzayer7850]

For you I’ll help the algorithm, we love you man 💪❤️

[@fnaauto7282]

Was hoping for Leon vs islam

[@sadomancer]

killer depeche shirt, Mike!

[@Vopi69]

I luh you Michael Bisping

[@OGgrinder]

RIP DP it’s a foregone conclusion

[@AJBenny159]

If anyone deserves the lightweight title, it’s Dustin

[@krivalinija]

No its not.. Its Tony Ferguson

[@verbaldavenci1]

Nobody "deserves" anything.

[@thecardtrickstudent3870]

First give the rightful shot to Paddy the baddy, then give to CM Punk, then Poirier is next

[@infiniteloop5449]

Anyone tried Dustin Poirier's hot sauce? Which flavor is the best?

[@P.a.r.a.d.o.x]

​@@verbaldavenci1O RLY

[@TheEternalmangekyo]

Let's go Dp 💎

[@alexanderhermansen9691]

Good job

[@Seryma86]

Love Dustin but he was absolutely gifted this fight. Worked out since everyone ahead of him fought on 300 card and Islam wasn’t doing anything during Ramadan like khabib used to do. I don’t see him winning, but it’s be incredible if he managed to get it done.

[@IsenathiDyantyi]

Makhachev vs Poirier doesn't make sense Strickland was supposed to co-headline 300 against Du Plesis again He is risking to Paulo because the UFC are doing shit stuffs👀 now I have it 50/50 Costa for the win 🇧🇷

[@Dizzle420]

I kinda wish Strickland and Connor were on the same ppv, that press conference would be legendary

[@adamcosper3308]

That would be too much delusional bs for one press conference.

[@JWeyandt]

The Count has spoken !

[@jeff5534]

Dustin deserves this shot whether he wins or not he’s a legend and HoFer for sure

[@Exlee-dq9uo]

Even the the odds are slim, if Dustin wins that would be amazing!

[@robertvazquez7806]

Sean, speaks the truth and that's why he was denied.😊

[@davidblankinship6705]

2024 the year of the underdogs ❤

[@A.F.Fcrusader]

Can’t wait for Strickland fight it’s Gunna be great

[@benjaminking3677]

Not sure why they don't just give Strickland a rematch with DDP. It was a close fight.

[@user-xr4se4xb2h]

He put a Yoel Romero edit. Bro you his son 😂😂😂 🤦‍♂️ 💀

[@frostjr1404]

Porier gotta pull a Leon Usman with this one

[@cecens98]

Strickland and Conor ar the same press conference would be legendary

[@surdams9848]

great day to be a subscriber

[@Exlee-dq9uo]

Has any other champion lost by split decision before Sean Strickland? If not that shows you how b.s.that crap was. Sean landed 43 more significant strikes than Dricuss! That's insane! The take downs Dricuss got he did nothing with. Sean absolutely got robbed.

[@walkwithlenin3798]

❤costa

[@shanechristiana137]

All jokes aside, Dustin is a dangerous opponent for Islam. That KO power can come any moment and a clean shot can knock out anyone. I'm not a huge fan of DP but the man has the best boxing in the UFC. I'm kind of getting the Stipe v Ngannou vibes.

[@theprolificnetwork4670]

Izzys chin is Underrated Alex KOs everyone but Izzy was stopped yet Izzy KOd Alex.

[@rodolfo4379]

I would love to see Max stay at 155. He looked proper at 155 this time. I do not think weighing in at championship weight would hurt him. Unlike his first scrap at 155 with Dustin - Max looked like a healthy 155'er this past weekend.

[@raihanurrahman503]

Pathetic how Connar and Chandler cant make 155 by June 29th, over 2 months away. They should stay at WW, as it means nothing for LW division.

[@PandaBoy-zi2hg]

Do you expect a roided up McGregor to make 155?

[@paujman]

Strickland might just lean back into a head kick if he’s not careful.

[@slicingonions4398]

Paulo Costa good to see him fighting again so soon! I love Dustin but him beating Islam would be upset of the year by far

[@china_sickness7005]

If Poirier doesn’t win the belt, the next in line should be Max Holloway if he feels that ambitious. He has more than proven himself. He is easily one of the best fighters in ufc history

[@joshuamiller9779]

Completely omitted the Charles loss lol

[@KaiToad]

🥊

[@rootherhymejedi9871]

Dustin, I'm beggin you. Find a Sambo master & train in Sambo takedown defense NOW til June. It's like Khabib never left & this fight will be NO different.

[@misubi]

Nice DM shirt

[@USAPATRIOTCRICKETS]

1 MORE TRY 10 MORE TRIES! NEVER STOMP JUMPING

[@Todd-me8hg]

Book Martyn Ford versus Eddie Hall in MMA at open weight.

[@owenmolloy42]

I think you meant to say Paulo

[@kodimacneil6558]

i think sean becomes champ again couple fights we'll see 😊

[@discogypsyfish9577]

Don't let these announcements distract you from the fact that Bisping said Anthony Smith should get the shot at Alex next

[@bryanpinto4051]

Dana White rewards fighters who fight when they are needed to fight. Dustin may have a job with the UFC after his fighting career.

[@Intothemassacre11]

so Tom did one, when you gonna meet up with Beardmeatsfood for a challenge?

[@dillonjohnson3106]

June 29th not the 1st

[@jeremytouchet1399]

I’ve said it before and I will say it again! Dustin is the most dangerous man in the UFC right now after losing 2 title fights and knowing this maybe his last chance, Dustin is extremely dangerous right now!

[@Hwa_206]

COSTA PULLED OUT! 🗣️

[@bigdaddygucciabg836]

Watching Bobby green spar with Paulo with one glove. I think Sean’s style will annoy Paulo a lot

[@jesush.tap-dancingchrist7328]

Have rewatched Strickland vs Dricus a few times now. DDP won.

[@Wasifaurko]

People keep mentioning Islam's grappling advantage over poirier, when he is a better striker than him. Don't tell me that poirier can go 5 rounds against Alexander Volkanovski or even worse knock him out with a headkick. Dustin's 2nd fight with holloway was closer to 48-47 than 49-46 and won only because of max not bulking up properly. Alexander Volkanovski 50-45'd holloway in their third fight. So no dustin is not catching islam with a random hook. He is getting choked out or 50-44 d.

[@ItsEts9]

im not surprised if conor and chandler fight will be cancelled

[@Fisher_Munro]

Man where is Marvin Vettorri?

[@babysharpMMA]

Is this the fight where Dustin finally gets the guillotine

[@GeoffTaylor-xb2kq]

Gaethje should have never gone into dog fight mode that last 10 seconds of the fight with Max - because Max is just too damn good and fast in the pocket! Dustin deserves this fight against Islam, but Islam will dominate Dustin on then ground.

[@samidayal5408]

If you think about it Islam vs Dustin makes the most sense if you want Islam to be active, Charles and Justin just lost , Arman denied the fight needing more time so Dustin is the only logical one to pick, and considering his last fight against Benoit I’d say he deserves a shot to test the rather new champion considering Islam had only fought one top ranking lightweight once and porier is a veteran to the game

[@georgeoxley1063]

Still confused how McGregor poierer 3 was a KO/TKo

[@devshashOG]

This pretty much Bisping vs Rockhold 2 all over again. If Poirier wins it’ll be epic, if Islam wins it would be an amazing feat in its own right. Overall a win for us

[@quezlark7875]

Dustin and Justin are sad stories to me. We know they are world class we know they can beat just about anyone you put in front of them but when the actual title is on the line they come up short. Shit sucks but thats the game.

[@alfiehughes1000]

❤

[@conorfogarty4436]

Way to many people sleeping on Dustin. I think the diamond is gonna shock the world 💎

[@levihawk6198]

When is hamzat fighting

[@simonnichols3920]

Gotta back my guy, The Diamond. Ever since I watched the Dan Hooker fight (fairly new to the UFC)… I thought, this dude is my guy. Great fighter and great attitude. Islam (Khabib 2.0) is dull! I accept that MMA involves wrestling but I can’t help but find the wrestling heavy fights kinda dull… must be so frustrating if you’re a fighter that wants to bang on the feet, to be constantly taken down!

[@simonnichols3920]

Gotta bring that take down defence and snuff out the ratty plan… just my opinions, of course.

[@simonnichols3920]

Though he did knock out Volk with a head kick so I should shut the f@ck up. I’d just like to see Islam lose.

[@gabhandebrun1871]

Dustin is a legend but i cant see him beating islam

[@Enlightenment246]

Cmon Costa we behind you my boy, get together with Alex Pereira and he will teach you how to put some power behind your punch.