SI’s MMA Notes, Quotes, and Anecdotes runs every week. Dustin Poirier accomplished nearly every single objective he set out to do at UFC 302. Unlike his bout ag
Unlike his bout against Khabib Nurmagomedov in 2019, Poirier unleashed a noticeably improved takedown defense and ability to get back up from the bottom in his lightweight title bout against Islam Makhachev.And despite a quick turnaround after fighting in March, Poirier entered the bout at full strength.
That sense of regret over losing–Poirier tapped out in the fifth round once Makhachev locked in a choke too tight to break–will forever nag him. Yet he can take solace in knowing that he forced Makhachev into deep water, testing him in an altogether different manner. “When you don’t finish an opponent, there are a lot of questions,” said Makhachev. “I needed the finish.
The two fighters now move in different directions. Next for Makhachev is a title defense against Arman Tsarukyan, as well as making a move to welterweight in pursuit of becoming a double champion.
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