Dustin Poirier nearly catches Khabib Nurmagomedov with a guillotine choke at UFC 242

Dustin Poirier took on Khabib Nurmagomedov at UFC 242 in Abu Dhabi in a highly anticipated lightweight title unification fight. Poirier entered the bout as the interim champion after an impressive run, while Khabib was defending his undisputed title and perfect undefeated record. Poirier managed to have some success on the feet and nearly caught Khabib with a guillotine choke in the third round. For a moment, it looked like Khabib could be in serious trouble. but he remained calm and worked his way out of the danger. From there, Khabib went back to what he did best-relentless wrestling, dominant top control, and constant pressure. As the fight continued, Khabib gradually wore Poirier down before securing a rear-naked choke in the third round and forcing the submission. The victory kept Khabib's undefeated record intact and further cemented his legacy as one of the greatest lightweights in MMA history. Even in defeat. Poirier earned tremendous respect for his toughness and determination. He pushed Khabib harder than many expected and showed whv he was considered one of the division's toughest competitors.