Athletistic/MMA. In the main fight of the UFC 302 tournament, Russian Islam Makhachev defended the title of lightweight champion of the organization, defeating American Dustin Poirier. After the fight ended, Poirier commented on its outcome.
“Makhachev is a true champion. I did a great job avoiding his takedowns. Today I had a lot of success. But when Islam went for the choke, I realized it was the end.
And my future? To be honest, I don’t know anything at the moment. I have a daughter. And for now, I don’t know what I will do next,” Poirier said in a flash interview in the middle of the octagon.
Dustin Poirier fought 39 fights in MMA – he won 30 and suffered 9 defeats. The American stopped one step away from the championship belt for the third time – he previously lost to Khabib Nurmagomedov and Charles Oliveira.
Islam Makhachev defended his UFC title for the third time. He now has 26 victories and one defeat in mixed martial arts.
Source: Sport
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