Islam Makhachev retained his lightweight title with a submission victory at UFC 302, capping off a thrilling bout that went to five rounds. Makhachev ultimately submitted Poirier with a D’Arce choke in the 5th round, marking one of the most exciting and high-profile title fights in recent UFC history. Given the magnitude of the fight, fan reactions poured in.
MMA Fans React to Islam Makhachev’s Round 5 Submission of Poirier at UFC 302
Makhachev eventually submitted Poirier with a D’Arce choke in the 5th round, marking one of the most thrilling and high-profile title fights in recent UFC history. However, one fan remarked, ‘Arman Kills Him.’
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Arman Tsarukyan recently won a major over former UFC lightweight champion Charles Oliveira at UFC 300. This victory has made Tsarukyan the #1 contender in the lightweight division. However, there are doubts about whether a title fight between Tsarukyan and the current lightweight champion, Islam Makhachev, will happen.
In the post-match interview at UFC 302, Makhachev indicated that he may move up to the welterweight division (170 lbs) rather than defend his lightweight title against Tsarukyan. This has created uncertainty about Makhachev’s plans and whether the Tsarukyan title fight will come to fruition. Only time will tell what Islam Makhachev decides to do and how the lightweight title picture plays out in the UFC going forward.
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