Islam Makhachev successfully defended his UFC lightweight title by defeating his challenger in a five-round fight at UFC 302. It was a thrilling and closely contested bout, with Makhachev ultimately prevailing via submission.
After the fight, the octagon was filled with people, including Khabib Nurmagomedov. Notably, Khabib picked Dustin Poirier and lifted him off the mat after Makhachev’s victory over Poirier.
Khabib Nurmagomedov’s Display of Sportsmanship: Lifting Dustin Poirier Off the Mat After UFC 302 Loss to Islam Makhachev
At UFC 302, Khabib was in Makhachev’s corner as he defended his lightweight title against challenger Dustin Poirier. After Makhachev secured a submission victory over Poirier in a hard-fought five-round battle, Khabib displayed true sportsmanship.
Immediately after the fight, Khabib went to Poirier, who had just lost the title challenge. And then Khabib picked Poirier off the mat, showing respect and compassion for his defeated opponent. This gesture of lifting Poirier exemplified Khabib’s renowned sportsmanship.
The current UFC lightweight champion, Islam Makhachev, is coached by the legendary Khabib Nurmagomedov. Khabib retired in 2020 with an undefeated record of 29-0, at the peak of his MMA career.
In the past, Khabib and Dustin Poirier, the challenger defeated by Makhachev at UFC 302, have faced each other in a UFC match. Khabib emerged victorious in that fight. Despite being opponents in the octagon, Khabib and Poirier have developed mutual respect over time.
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