Islam Makhachev Defends Lightweight Title Against Dustin Poirier with Round 5 Submission at UFC 302

Jun 2, 2024, 04:38 AM

Islam Makhachev successfully defended his UFC lightweight title against Dustin Poirier at UFC 302, held at the Prudential Center in New Jersey. Makhachev secured victory with a D'Arce choke submission in the fifth round at 2:42, marking his 14th consecutive win and third title defense. The fight was a grueling contest, with Makhachev dominating most rounds but Poirier showing resilience. This win ties Makhachev with Khabib Nurmagomedov for the most lightweight title defenses in UFC history and surpasses Khabib's win streak.