Although Khabib Nurmagomedov started pressured against the fence and ended the first round better, Dustin Poirier reacted in the second round at UFC 242. When the Russian was going forward, the American threw a right hand.
Poirier's punch was so strong that Khabib himself staggered and felt the impact. Although he was hurt, the 'Diamond' couldn't land another shot to take the victory.
Dustin Poirier faces Khabib Nurmagomedov for the lightweight title unification. (Screenshot: UFC)
And in the third round, Khabib Nurmagomedov submitted him with a rear-naked choke to take the victory. With that, Khabib unified the lightweight titles and extended his unbeaten record to 28-0.
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