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Islam Makhachev Dominates UFC 302 with Fifth-Round Submission Victory

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๐Ÿฅ‹ UFC 302 saw Islam Makhachev defend his lightweight title in style with a thrilling fifth-round submission win over Dustin Poirier! ๐Ÿ† #UFC #MakhachevVsPoirier

The highly anticipated UFC 302 event showcased the dominance of Islam Makhachev as he successfully defended his lightweight title against the veteran fighter, Dustin Poirier. The Russian fighter impressed the audience with a fifth-round submission, solidifying his reign in the UFC's lightweight division. Makhachev's victory marked his 14th consecutive win, making him a force to be reckoned with in the MMA world.

Despite the tough battle, Poirier's defeat at the hands of Makhachev left him contemplating retirement. The emotional rollercoaster of the fight and the realization of potentially stepping away from the octagon added a poignant twist to the event.

In the aftermath of UFC 302, fans were left in awe of Makhachev's sheer dominance and skill. His impressive win not only defended his title but also extended his winning streak to the third-longest in UFC history. The fighter's resilience and exceptional performance solidified his position as a formidable lightweight champion.

As the dust settles on UFC 302, the MMA community continues to buzz with excitement over Makhachev's victory and Poirier's contemplation of retirement. The event showcased the highs and lows of professional fighting, reminding fans of the unpredictable nature of the sport and the dedication required to succeed at the highest level.

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UFC 302 Promotional Guidelines Compliance pay: Islam ... (Yahoo Sports)

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Islam Makhachev successfully defends lightweight title at UFC 302 (Aljazeera.com)

The Russian defeated veteran Dustin Poirier with a fifth-round submission to defend his UFC lightweight belt in the USA.

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UFC 302: Makhachev beats Poirier by submission, defends ... (The Associated Press)

Islam Makhachev defended his lightweight title and extended his winning streak to 14 fights, third-longest in UFC history, by getting a submission over ...

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Islam Makhachev Beats Dustin Poirier By Submission at UFC 302 to ... (Bleacher Report)

Islam Makhachev continued his reign over the UFC's lightweight division with a fifth-round submission win over Dustin Poirier to close out UFC 302.

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Main Card Results | UFC 302: Makhachev vs Poirier (The Official Website of the Ultimate Fighting Championship)

See The Fight Results, Watch Post-Fight Interviews With The Main Card Winners And More From UFC 302: Makhachev vs Poirier, Live From Prudential Center In ...

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UFC legend out cold after brutal statement; reaction to 'criminal' scorecard says it all.

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UFC 302: Dustin Poirier contemplates retirement after defeat to ... (Sky Sports)

Poirier lost to UFC lightweight champion Makhachev by submission in the fifth round at Prudential Center in Newark; the popular star admits this may have ...

Islam Makhachev submits Dustin Poirier to retain UFC title (ABC News)

For 4ยฝ rounds, Poirier fended off multiple takedown attempts, escaped submissions and pulled himself off the canvas when things looked dire. But Makhachev ...

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Prelim Results | UFC 302: Makhachev vs Poirier (The Official Website of the Ultimate Fighting Championship)

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The Real Winners and Losers From UFC 302 (Bleacher Report)

Ex-middleweight champ Sean Strickland faces former failed title challenger Paulo Costa in a five-round co-main event, and the other three main-card bouts ...

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Official Scorecards | UFC 302: Makhachev vs Poirier (The Official Website of the Ultimate Fighting Championship)

See How The Judges Scored Every Round Of UFC 302: Makhachev vs Poirier, Live From Prudential Center In Newark.

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