UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev acknowledges he wasn’t flawless against Dustin Poirier . Makhachev (26-1 MMA, 15-1 UFC) notched his third title defense when he submitted Poirier in Round 5 at UFC 302 in June. Makhachev, who’s dominated most of his opposition throughout his career, was surprised with how competitive “The Diamond” made things.
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UFC champ Islam Makhachev opens up on mistakes in Dustin Poirier win – MMA Junkie