LIVE! UFC 322 Results: Islam Makhachev Dominates Dustin Poirier,Retains Lightweight Title
LAS VEGAS – Islam Makhachevโค defeated Dustin Poirier by unanimous decision (49-46 x2,48-47) in the main event of UFC 322 at the T-Mobile โฃArena on Saturday night,solidifying hisโข reign as the UFC Lightweight Champion. The victory extends โคMakhachevS undefeated streak too 24 fights and further establishes him โas one of the sport’s most dominant forces.Poirier, a former โคinterim champion, showcased his trademark toughness but ultimately couldn’t overcome Makhachev’s grappling โคprowess and control.
the event showcased a mix of established stars andโ rising contenders, with implications forโ the lightweight and featherweight divisions. Makhachev’s performance will fuel discussions aboutโ potential future opponents, including a possible rematch with Charles Oliveira or a challenge fromโ welterweight champion Leon โคEdwards.โ For Poirier, the loss raises questions about โhis future in the lightweight division, though his โenduring popularity ensures continued opportunities.
Full UFC 322 results:
*โฃ Gregoryโค Rodrigues def. Roman Kopylov via unanimous decision (30-27โ x2, 29-28)
* Erin blanchfield def. Tracy Cortez via submission (rear-naked choke) (R2, 4:44)
* โฃEthyn Ewing def. Malcolm Wellmaker via unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28 x2)
* Kyle Daukaus โฃdef. Gerald Meerschaert via submission (D’arce choke) (R1, 0:50)
* Pat Sabatini def. Chepe Mariscal via unanimous decision (30-27 x3)
* Fatima Klineโค def. Angela Hill via unanimous decisionโ (30-27 x2, 29-28)
* โข Baisangur โคSusurkaev def. Eric McConico via third-round โคknockout (1:38)
* Matheus Camilo def. Viacheslav Borshchev via unanimous decision (30-27 x2, 29-28)
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