Social media reacts to Islam Makhachev’s title protection over Dustin Poirier at UFC 302.

Islam Makhachev continued his reign of terror over the light-weight division on Saturday when he denied Dustin Poirier of his title dream within the UFC 302 headliner.

Makhachev (26-1 MMA, 15-1 UFC) prolonged his UFC-best successful streak to 14 consecutive fights and logged his third consecutive title protection with a METHOD victory over Poirier (30-9 MMA, 22-8 UFC) in the principle occasion matchup at Prudential Middle in Newark, N.J.

It’s as soon as once more clear that Makhachev is high canine at 155 kilos, and though he has huge desires for his profession, it seems a rematch with Arman Tsarukyan may very well be subsequent, or a shot on the 170-pound title.

Examine beneath for the highest X (previously Twitter) reactions to Makhachev retaining his title vs. Poirier at UFC 302.

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