Poirier fights much more than Islam Makhachev at UFC 302.
When Dustin Poirier faces Islam Makhachev at UFC 302 on June 1, he'll be battling not just his opponent but also some overwhelming statistics.
Ranking as high as +2200, Poirier's status as an underdog isn't made any easier by a so-called 'curse' which has befallen many fighters before him.We are referring to the over-35 curse, a UFC-specific statistic that has gripped the lighter men's divisions. Male fighters aged 35 and above in the welterweight division or below have a record of 2-24 in world title fights. Former welterweight champion Tyron Woodley owns those sole victories.
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