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With his elite grappling, Khabib Nurmagomedov has built up an undefeated record in the toughest division in the sport. After a win over rival Conor McGregor, he is one of the biggest stars in the sport as well. He takes on Dustin Poirier, who has never been given anything over the course of the career. With his gritty offensive style he just kept winning and he earned this title shot by winning an interim title fight against featherweight champion Max Holloway. Now, Poirier gets the biggest opportunity of his career. Round 1. Poirier opens with a couple leg kicks in front of the pro-Khabib crowd. Khabib shoots in for a takedown a minute and a half in. Khabib gets Poirier down but Poirier stands back up. Khabib transitions into mount up against the cage and then back to back control. He uses a neck crank briefly but gives it up. Khabib lands some punches from the top and goes for the choke. Khabib retains a clinch and they battle for position. Khabib pulls Poirier back down.

Madge gets a second takedown with a minute and a half left. Tools Tools.

UFC Khabib vs. Nelson in April A lightweight bout between Magomed Mustafaev and Don Madge was scheduled for the event. However, on August 18, it was reported that Mustafaev was removed from the bout for undisclosed reasons. Adam Yandiev was scheduled to face promotional newcomer Punahele Soriano at the event.

With his elite grappling, Khabib Nurmagomedov has built up an undefeated record in the toughest division in the sport. After a win over rival Conor McGregor, he is one of the biggest stars in the sport as well. He takes on Dustin Poirier, who has never been given anything over the course of the career. With his gritty offensive style he just kept winning and he earned this title shot by winning an interim title fight against featherweight champion Max Holloway. Now, Poirier gets the biggest opportunity of his career. Round 1. Poirier opens with a couple leg kicks in front of the pro-Khabib crowd. Khabib shoots in for a takedown a minute and a half in. Khabib gets Poirier down but Poirier stands back up. Khabib transitions into mount up against the cage and then back to back control.

Khabib nurmagomedov vs dustin poirier date

Khabib Nurmagomedov says Tony Ferguson deserves the next fight for the title but wants to rest first. Dustin Poirier succumbed to the same fate as Conor McGregor. And no one has figured out how to deal with Khabib Nurmagomedov 's wrestling, let alone beat him. With the victory, Nurmagomedov unified the UFC lightweight title. Poirier came in as the interim champion. The bout was significant for Nurmagomedov because of the location. There were loud chants of "Khabib!

Battlefront

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Khabib was handed a 9-month suspension for the chaotic scenes that unfolded during the fight against McGregor. The Russian's absence paved the way for Poirier to bag the lightweight title. Although the odds are stacked against the American, he has recently had some brilliant wins against the likes of Anthony Pettis, Justin Gaethje, Eddie Alvarez as well as Max Holloway.

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