Islam Makhachev successfully defended his lightweight title against Dustin Poirier at UFC 302, held in New Jersey. Makhachev secured the victory with a fifth-round D’Arce choke submission in the main event, extending his winning streak to 14 fights. The bout was described as brutal, bloody, and exhausting, marking one of Makhachev's toughest challenges in years. The event was attended by notable figures, including former President Donald Trump. The win has sparked discussions about Makhachev's next opponent, with many eyes looking ahead to his future fights.
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On To the Next One: What’s next for Islam Makhachev, Dustin Poirier after UFC 302? https://t.co/xuvW9sj35W
Islam Makhachev submitted Dustin Poirier to retain the lightweight title at UFC 302. READ MORE ⬇️https://t.co/WH4M8JRSw4
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Islam Makhachev defeated Dustin Poirier in the main event of #UFC302 last night. With his fifth round D’Arce choke sealing the deal, eyes immediately looked ahead to the next fight for the #UFC’s pound for pound king. @BlaineHenryTFL looks at options https://t.co/mUlACcKjBD
Islam Makhachev Submits (And Possibly Retires) Dustin Poirier In The UFC 302 Main Event https://t.co/KXigAAe8bi https://t.co/gjF8sbY3bk
Makhachev beats Poirier by submission at UFC 302 to defend lightweight title https://t.co/oJ4MOi5axt https://t.co/eBSH7cqZ4Z
The UFC’s unstoppable freight train rolls on. Islam Makhachev survived his greatest challenge in years to defend the lightweight title against Dustin Poirier thanks to a fifth-round D’Arce choke after a brutal, bloody and exhausting bout. 🔗 https://t.co/jxDA5eH0Xf
Makhachev beats Poirier by submission at UFC 302 to defend lightweight title (from @AP) https://t.co/ev4a7y9Bmv
Islam Makhachev submits Dustin Poirier to retain lightweight title at UFC 302 https://t.co/RWcd4u3H6j https://t.co/MAUcQTYT8w
Islam Makhachev defended his lightweight title and extended his winning streak to 14 fights, by getting a submission victory over Dustin Poirier in the fifth round Saturday night at UFC 302. https://t.co/5IRNuQ3AWh
UFC 302: Islam Makhachev BEATS Dustin Poirier by submission to retain his lightweight title in front of Donald Trump in New Jersey https://t.co/08mf7RnjNj https://t.co/6wAoYF5ex1