UFC 302: Results and Complete Summary
The UFC 302 event, held on June 29 at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, was a night full of excitement and action in the octagon. The card was headlined by two main fights: Islam Makhachev vs. Dustin Poirier and Sean Strickland vs. Paulo Costa. Here you have a detailed summary of the most notable fights of the night.
Islam Makhachev vs. Dustin Poirier
The main fight of the night was between lightweight champion Islam Makhachev and former interim champion Dustin Poirier. From the start, Makhachev showed his grappling dominance, taking Poirier to the ground on several occasions. Poirier attempted to keep the fight on the feet, using his excellent boxing and evasive moves, but Makhachev showed why he is one of the best grapplers in the division. In the third round, Makhachev secured a rear-naked choke submission, cementing his position as one of the best lightweights in the world.
Sean Strickland vs. Paulo Costa
The co-main event saw Sean Strickland take on Paulo Costa in a middleweight bout. Both fighters are known for their aggressive style and knockout power, and the fight did not disappoint. From the first round, Strickland used his jab and lateral movement to keep Costa at bay, while Costa attempted to close the distance and connect with his powerful punches. The fight was very even, but in the end, Strickland managed to win by unanimous decision, thanks to his strategy and precision in his strikes.
Other Featured Fights
Amanda Nunes vs. Julianna Peña: In the women's co-main event fight, Amanda Nunes defended her bantamweight title against Julianna Peña. Nunes showed why she is considered one of the best fighters of all time, dominating Peña with her striking and takedown defense. Nunes won by unanimous decision.
Justin Gaethje vs. Michael Chandler: This fight was a war from the first second. Gaethje and Chandler traded brutal blows in a fight that kept fans on the edge of their seats. Finally, Gaethje took the victory by technical knockout in the second round.
Conclusions
UFC 302 was an unforgettable event that offered exciting fights and high-level skill demonstrations. With Makhachev and Strickland emerging as the big winners of the night, the event left fans with high expectations for future matchups in the respective divisions.
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