Dustin Poirier praises Islam Makhachev's pound-for-pound status ahead of UFC 330

Dustin Poirier applauded Islam Makhachev as the pound-for-pound No. 1 fighter in MMA, emphasizing his achievements over multiple weight classes. Makhachev, holding the welterweight title and coming off a historic run, is set to defend his title against Ian Machado Garry at UFC 330 in Philadelphia this Saturday. Poirier discussed strategies Garry might employ to counter Makhachev's wrestling and suggested that the fight's outcome could hinge on Garry's ability to recover from takedowns. Makhachev's record of four successful title defenses adds to his credentials as he attempts to break the company record for consecutive victories.

• 7:00 PMYahoo Sports — Dustin Poirier: Islam Makhachev defines 'what pound-for-pound really is'