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UFC 302 post-fight show: Reaction to Islam Makhachev’s dramatic war with Dustin Poirier

MMA Fighting reacts to UFC 302, including Islam Makhachev stopping a gritty Dustin Poirier in the fifth round to retain the lightweight title.

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Islam Makhachev taps Dustin Poirier with D’Arce choke to retain title in thrilling UFC 302 main event

Islam Makhachev had to battle through a game performance from Dustin Poirier, but ultimately wrapped up another submission win to retain his title in the UFC 302 main event.

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Islam Makhachev vs. Dustin Poirier full fight video highlights

Watch Islam Makhachev vs. Dustin Poirier full fight video highlights for UFC 302’s main event Saturday.

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‘Worst judges in history’: Pros react to Sean Strickland’s split decision win over Paulo Costa at UFC 302

Sean Strickland nearly fell victim to the judges once again. See how the MMA world reacted to his split decision win over Paulo Costa in UFC 302’s five-round co-main event.

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UFC 302 post-fight press conference video

At the UFC 302 post-fight press conference, top UFC 302 stars will answer questions from the media Saturday.

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‘That hurt’: Pros react to Dustin Poirier losing to Islam Makhachev in grueling UFC 302 war

See how the MMA world reacted to Islam Makhachev and Dustin Poirier’s thrilling main event battle at UFC 302.

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UFC 302 bonuses: Islam Makhachev doubles up for extra $100K

Islam Makhachev took home Fight of the Night and Performance of the Night honors for his spectacular win over Dustin Poirier at UFC 302 on Saturday in Las Vegas.

UFC 302 live blog: Islam Makhachev vs. Dustin Poirier

Follow the UFC 302 live blog for Islam Makhachev vs. Dustin Poirier, the main event lightweight title fight on Saturday in Newark, NJ.

UFC 302 live blog: Sean Strickland vs. Paulo Costa

Follow the UFC 302 live blog for Sean Strickland vs. Paulo Costa, the five round co-main event middleweight matchup on Saturday in Newark, NJ.

UFC 302 results: Sean Strickland puts on methodical striking clinic to beat Paulo Costa by split decision

Sean Strickland put on a methodical striking clinic over five rounds to win a somewhat confusing split decision over Paulo Costa in the UFC 302 co-main event.

Sean Strickland vs. Paulo Costa full fight video highlights

Watch Sean Strickland vs. Paulo Costa full fight video highlights for the UFC 302 co-main event Saturday.

‘Armbars should be banned’: Pros react to Kevin Holland’s brutal UFC 302 win over Michal Oleksiejczuk

See how the MMA world reacted to Kevin Holland’s brutal come-from-behind win over Michal Oleksiejczuk at UFC 302.

UFC 302 video: Kevin Holland snaps Michal Oleksiejczuk’s arm for gruesome submission win

Kevin Holland got dropped, but then quickly latched onto an armbar and snapped Michal Oleksiejczuk’s arm at UFC 302.

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UFC 302 live blog: Kevin Holland vs. Michal Oleksiejczuk

Follow the UFC 302 live blog for Kevin Holland vs. Michal Oleksiejczuk, the featured main card fight on Saturday in Newark, NJ.

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UFC 302 results: Niko Price cruises past exhausted Alex Morono to claim decision win 

Niko Price put the pressure on Alex Morono and wore him out over three rounds to win a unanimous decision at UFC 302.

UFC 302 live blog: Niko Price vs. Alex Morono

Follow the UFC 302 live blog for Niko Price vs. Alex Morono, a welterweight main card fight on Saturday in Newark, NJ.

UFC 302 results: Randy Brown bloodies Elizeu Zaleski en route to unanimous decision win

Randy Brown delivered a nasty knee strike that bloodied Elizeu Zaleski and helped him to earn a unanimous decision win to kick off the UFC 302 main card.

UFC 302 live blog: Randy Brown vs. Elizeu Zaleski

Follow the UFC 302 live blog for Randy Brown vs. Elizeu Zaleski, the opening main card fight on Saturday in Newark, NJ.

UFC 302 start time, fight card, TV schedule for Islam Makhachev vs. Dustin Poirier, Sean Strickland vs. Paulo Costa

Get UFC 302 start time, fight card, and TV schedule for Islam Makhachev vs. Dustin Poirier and Sean Strickland vs. Paulo Costa on Saturday in Newark, N.J.

UFC 302 predictions

Is Islam Makhachev inevitable or can Dustin Poirier author a storybook ending to his title chase at UFC 302?

UFC 302 video: Jailton Almeida easily chokes out Alexandr Romanov inside of a round

Jailton Almeida was dominant at UFC 302 on Saturday in Newark, N.J.

UFC 302: Islam Makhachev vs. Dustin Poirier live stream watch party now

Join MMA Fighting for a UFC 302 live stream watch party for the main card of Saturday’s event headlined by Islam Makhachev vs. Dustin Poirier.

Wilder vs. Zhang Results: Live updates of the boxing 5v5 undercard and main event

Get Wilder vs. Zhang results for the Deontay Wilder vs. Zhilei Zhang fight card and Queensberry Promotions vs. Matchroom Boxing 5v5 card Saturday in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

‘I can’t watch this’: Fighters react to Deontay Wilder’s brutal knockout loss to Zhilei Zhang

Fighters react to Deontay Wilder’s brutal knockout loss to Zhilei Zhang at the Queensberry vs. Matchroom 5v5 card.

Deontay Wilder vs. Zhilei Zhang: Live round-by-round updates

Get Deontay Wilder vs. Zhilei Zhang live round-by-round updates for the Wilder vs. Zhang fight card and Queensberry Promotions vs. Matchroom Boxing 5v5 card Saturday in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Video: Dmitry Bivol knocks out Malik Zinad, rebooks Artur Beterbiev fight for October

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UFC 302 paths to victory: How can Dustin Poirier upset Islam Makhachev and finish his story?

Examining how Islam Makhachev and Dustin Poirier can win the UFC lightweight title at UFC 302 this Saturday in Newark, NJ.

Jailton Almeida reflects on mistake against Curtis Blaydes, vows to ‘put on a great show’ at UFC 302

Jailton Almeida is ready to answer important questions at UFC 302.

With free agency behind him, Elizeu Zaleski happy to face Randy Brown at UFC 302

Elizeu Zaleski re-signed with the UFC to return Saturday against Randy Brown on the main card of UFC 302.

Eric Nicksick gives Dustin Poirier ‘very good chance’ against ‘boogeyman’ Islam Makhachev at UFC 302

Eric Nicksick breaks down the UFC 302 main event between Islam Makhachev and Dustin Poirier, and explains why the challenger has a better chance than most believe.

Belal Muhammad: Islam Makhachev could go up to 185 and ‘beat Dricus du Plessis right now’

Belal Muhamamd would never fight Islam Makhachev in a title fight, but believes the reigning UFC lightweight champion could easily jump up two weight classes and take out another beltholder.

Paulo Costa believes impressive UFC 302 performance can vault him to title shot

Can a Paulo Costa knockout win at UFC 302 make him the No. 1 contender at 185 pounds?

Matt Brown explains what Dustin Poirier needs to do to beat Islam Makhachev at UFC 302

Matt Brown offers his advice to Dustin Poirier ahead of his battle with lightweight champion Islam Makhachev in the UFC 302 main event.

UFC 302 Embedded: ‘I would never disrespect your family’

On the final UFC 302 Embedded, the fighters cut weight before UFC 302 official weigh-ins, Dustin Poirier talks to Islam Makhachev’s team, and more.

Deontay Wilder vs. Zhilei Zhang start time, fight card, TV schedule, ring walks for boxing 5v5

Get Wilder vs. Zhang start time, fight card, TV schedule, and ring walks for the Deontay Wilder vs. Zhilei Zhang boxing 5v5 on Saturday in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Kevin Holland explains why he turned down Nick Diaz to fight at UFC 302 instead

Kevin Holland reveals he was actually offered the fight against Nick Diaz in Abu Dhabi rather than compete at UFC 302.

UFC 302 preview show: Will Dustin Poirier actually finish his story against Islam Makhachev?

Will Dustin Poirier actually finish his story against pound-for-pound No. 1 Islam Makhachev at UFC 302? We dive deep into every angle ahead of the big night.

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