ATLANTA – Dustin Poirier (25-5 MMA, 17-4 UFC) waited a long time to get his first UFC title shot, but he made the most of the moment, outpointing Max Holloway (20-5 MMA, 16-5 UFC) in an action-packed classic. The interim lightweight title bout was the main event of today’s UFC 236 show at State Farm Arena in Atlanta. It aired on pay-per-view following prelims on ESPN and early prelims on UFC Fight Pass and ESPN+. The two men were patient to open, studying from range and looking for options.
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