Islam Makhachev Submits Dustin Poirier to Retain UFC Title at UFC 302
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Islam Makhachev retained his UFC lightweight title with a fifth-round submission victory over Dustin Poirier at UFC 302. Despite facing significant resistance and a tough fight from Poirier, Makhachev secured the win with a D'Arce choke. Makhachev expressed his desire to compete for the UFC welterweight title next, while Poirier hinted at possible retirement after his third unsuccessful attempt at the lightweight belt.
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