Russian mixed style (MMA) fighter Islam Makhachev defeated American Dustin Poirier in a fight for the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) lightweight champion title. This was reported by a Lenta.ru correspondent.
The fight headlined the UFC 302 tournament, held in Newark (USA). Makhachev won by submission in the fifth round. The Russian defended his UFC title for the third time.
On May 30, Makhachev admitted that he wants to win two UFC championship belts. According to the Russian athlete, he can increase in weight and move to the welterweight category. “I can become a champion in two divisions, and I’m looking forward to this chance,” he said.
32-year-old Makhachev won the 26th victory of his career with only one defeat. 35-year-old Poirier lost his ninth fight in MMA, he has 30 victories. Another fight with his participation was declared invalid.
Source: Lenta
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