Dustin Poirier challenged for Islam Makhachev’s lightweight world championship in the headliner of UFC 302 from the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey.
●Poirier (30-8, 1 No Contest) came into the bout on the back of a stunning second-round knockout of Benoit Saint Denis in March.
●Makhachev meanwhile was on a 13-fight winning streak that included a second-round KO of Alexander Volkanovski their October rematch
Makhachev retains his title by submitting Poirier in the fifth and final round.
MORE HERE: 😳 Shocking moment fan flashes during match has gone viral
You can watch the finish below:
Islam Makhachev submits Dustin Poirier in round 5 #UFC302 pic.twitter.com/Eknfk0gcai
— TakeruCigarra (@TakeruCigarra) June 2, 2024
WHAT A WAR! ABSOLUTE SCENES! 😱
Islam Makhachev submits Dustin Poirier in the FIFTH ROUND! 🐍 #UFC302 | LIVE on TNT Sports & discovery+ pic.twitter.com/VamD2xEOWN
— UFC on TNT Sports (@ufcontnt) June 2, 2024
"It's my dream" 🙏
ISLAM WANTS A SECOND BELT! 🏆🏆 #UFC302 | LIVE on TNT Sports & discovery+ pic.twitter.com/yCySG3ta6C
— UFC on TNT Sports (@ufcontnt) June 2, 2024
A true legend 💎#UFC302 | @DustinPoirier pic.twitter.com/4eBwM2oNDp
— UFC (@ufc) June 2, 2024
