The event UFC 302held at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey, left numerous significant and exciting moments throughout the night, culminating with the victory of the Russian fighter Islam Makhachev. In a stellar fight against the American Dustin PoirierMakhachev retained his title by winning by submission.
The night began to generate excitement on social networks, where followers intensely discussed the fights in real time. One of the confrontations that aroused the most comments was the one between Kevin Holland and Michal Oleksiejczuk in the 185-pound category. During the fight, Holland, who had fallen to the canvas after suffering an uppercut, appeared to be in serious trouble receiving a series of blows to the face. However, in a fraction of seconds, managed to position his legs around the Pole’s body, trapping his right arm.
The moment was decisive for Holland. Referee Herb Dean was ready to call the end before Oleksiejczuk could give up the tapout (knock as a sign of surrender). His opponent endured as much time as he could trying to find a way out of that maneuver, but it was too late. In the images it was observed how The Pole’s arm broke under the pressure exerted. In the replay, you could clearly see the moment in which he tried to rest his right arm against the canvas without achieving stability.
holland He did not hide his joy after the victory and celebrated by jumping over the Octagon fence to share greetings with UFC CEO Dana White and former United States President Donald Trump, who were sitting cageside.
The most anticipated fight of the night was undoubtedly the duel between Islam Makhachev and Dustin Poirier. For much of the fight, the Russian appeared to be in control and was expected to win on points. However, from Poirier’s corner they suggested that he seek the completion by KO, which left the American exposed. Seizing the opportunity, Makhachev took his rival to the ground and ended the fight with a key D’Arce in the last round.
Following the loss, a touching moment occurred between Poirier and his daughter, which quickly went viral on social media. Poirier could be seen leaving the octagon, visibly beaten, to approach your little girl and calm her telling him everything was fine. “This girl has to be very proud of the father she has”, “The cutest thing you’ll see today! Big respect to Dustin!” and “A true father and husband. Respect”, were some of the comments that this emotional scene garnered.
On the other hand, the evening also stood out for the participation of the Argentine fighter Ailín Fiona Pérez, who managed to beat Joselyne Edwards by unanimous decision. This victory marked the third consecutive victory for the Zárate native in the UFC. Faithful to her style, Pérez He celebrated his victory with a dance in the style twerking, encouraging the fans present. She even tried to make his rival dance, who quickly rejected the proposal.
In dialogue with Infobaethe fighter explained what the meaning of her nickname was: “Fionalike the princess of Shrek. Because At the weigh-in I am one and in the fight I become another, an ogre.”
“I am a princess, anyone who sees me on the street would not even imagine that I do martial arts. In fact, I am a very nice and very happy girl, but inside the cage I am the bloodiest thing there can be“I have no mercy on rivals,” he added.
