Tensions Flare Between Poirier and Makhachev at UFC 302 Press Conference

At the UFC 302 press conference, fighters Islam Makhachev, Dustin Poirier, Sean Strickland, and Paulo Costa exchanged verbal jabs. Makhachev aimed to prove his submission skills against Poirier, who questioned Makhachev's top ranking. Strickland and Costa, despite some banter, were surprisingly cordial. Strickland expressed frustration over a past title loss, while Costa highlighted his versatile fighting style. The event set the stage for intense matchups on Saturday night.