Islam Makhachev Makes History, Taps Out Dustin Poirier in Dominant Victory
A Night of Dominance at UFC 302
Makhachev's Reign Continues
In a captivating clash that had fans on the edge of their seats, Islam Makhachev emerged victorious over Dustin Poirier at UFC 302 on January 2024. Makhachev's relentless grappling and suffocating ground game proved too much for the resilient Poirier, forcing him to submit via D'Arce choke at 5:24 of the first round.
Makhachev's dominance was evident throughout the fight. He landed 63 significant strikes to Poirier's 52, controlled the octagon for 9:09 minutes, and absorbed only 0.95 strikes per minute, making him the first fighter in UFC history to achieve this feat.
With this victory, Makhachev extends his unbeaten streak to an impressive 11 fights and firmly establishes himself as one of the most dominant fighters in the lightweight division. The win also sets up a highly anticipated clash with Alexander Volkanovski, the current UFC featherweight champion, who is expected to move up to lightweight for a superfight.
Stay tuned for more updates as the UFC world buzzes with excitement over this historic victory and the upcoming superfight between Makhachev and Volkanovski.
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