Islam Makhachev Dominates Dustin Poirier to Retain Lightweight Title

Islam Makhachev proved his dominance in the lightweight division once again, submitting Dustin Poirier in the third round to retain his UFC championship. The fight, which took place at the Prudential Center in Newark, saw Makhachev control large portions of the bout, showcasing his grappling prowess and striking accuracy.

Poirier, a veteran of the division, showed flashes of his signature offensive power early on, but Makhachev's strategic approach and suffocating ground game ultimately proved too much. After a competitive first two rounds, Makhachev found the decisive sequence, locking in a submission hold that forced Poirier to tap out.