UFC 302 delivered and so did the main event between the UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev and the challenger Dustin “The Diamond” Poirier. At the end of it all, Makhachev ended up victorious after a back-and-forth battle with a 5th round D’arce Choke that put Dustin Poirier to sleep.
Islam Makhachev’s lightweight title defense at UFC 302 was not an easy task at all. The Dagestani went on a five-round war against Dustin Poirier and prevailed in the end.
Order Now! UFC 302 “Makhachev vs. Poirier” Saturday at 10 p.m. ET on ESPN+ Islam Makhachev might have gotten a tougher fight than he bargained for from Dustin Poirier, but that test turned out to be quite profitable for the Dagestani champion.
Islam Makhachev held on to his lightweight belt on Saturday night, getting Dustin Poirier to tap out in the fifth round of their main event bout at UFC 302 in Newark, N.J.
Michael Chandler recently took offense to what happened at the weigh-ins at UFC 302. The fight is just a few hours from now and both Islam Makhachev and Dustin Poirier were on the scales with sunglasses on.
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The main card at UFC 302 will get under way at 10 p.m. ET on Saturday at the Prudential Center in Newark, N.J. The card features a light heavyweight bout between two southpaws in Islam Makhachev and Dustin Poirier.
Islam Makhachev takes on Dustin Poirier today in their UFC 302 fight in what could be ‘The Diamond’s’ last fight. Makhachev is seen as the massive favorite, as he enters as the UFC Lightweight Champion.
Islam Makhachev must be in top gear to retain his undisputed gold this weekend. He meets former interim lightweight champ Dustin Poirier at UFC 302. In the headliner, the lightweight champion puts his hardware on the line for a third defense.
Action Network's Sean Zerillo breaks down Islam Makhachev vs. Dustin Poirier, the UFC 302 main event on Saturday.
Islam Makhachev doesn't consider himself a GOAT fighter, yet. UFC 302: Conor McGregor Cooks Dustin Poirier, Islam Makhachev in All-Time Rant A fighter's most coveted achievement in the UFC is double-championship status, holding two titles in separate divisions simultaneously.
The weigh-in for Islam Makhachev vs. Dustin Poirier took place, as both fighters made weight before their UFC 302 clash on June 1. Makhachev is the heavy favorite as the UFC Lightweight Champion seeks his third successful defense.
Islam Makhachev and Dustin Poirier had a heated face-off at their final pre-fight presser before their UFC 302 clash on June 1. Makhachev defends his UFC Lightweight Title for the third time, which he picked up against Charles Oliveira at UFC 280 in 2022.
Islam Makhachev believes he has the blueprint for a quick night at the office against Dustin Poirier at UFC 302. Makhachev will look to defend his lightweight strap against Poirier in the main event at UFC 302 this weekend at Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey.
Conor McGregor, the outspoken UFC star, went on a rant against Islam Makhachev after noticing what he suspected to be a staph infection on Makhachev’s leg, reported by Sportbible.
Kevin Holland thinks a potential move up to the welterweight division would work out just fine for UFC Lightweight Champion Islam Makhachev. UFC 302: Ex-Champ
Order Now! UFC 302 “Makhachev vs. Poirier” Saturday at 10 p.m. ET on ESPN+ It has been commonly observed throughout history that a true warrior fights not for personal glory.
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