The match was broadcast via live streaming, captivating UFC fans worldwide. In the first round, both fighters aggressively exchanged blows. Makhachev attempted strikes and submissions, but Poirier displayed solid defense throughout.
By the fourth round, Poirier showcased his brutality with strikes to Makhachev’s temple, yet Makhachev weathered the storm. At 02:42 in the fifth round, Makhachev executed a submission hold that forced Poirier to tap out.
This victory solidified Makhachev as a formidable UFC fighter with exceptional fighting techniques. Holding the lightweight belt for 14 consecutive defenses, Makhachev has cemented his status as one of UFC’s most successful fighters.
He aims to follow in the footsteps of his mentor, Khabib Nurmagomedov, who serves as his inspiration. The judges awarded Makhachev from Dagestan, Russia, the victory via submission, elevating him to the pinnacle of the lightweight division and tying the records of four individuals, including Nurmagomedov, for consecutive title defenses.
Currently, Makhachev is just two victories away from matching Anderson Silva’s record for consecutive wins in the UFC.
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