Now we have you lined for all of tonight’s UFC 302 outcomes, together with the principle occasion title battle between Islam Makhachev and Dustin Poirier.
Makhachev (25-1 MMA) shall be returning to motion for the primary time since scoring a nasty knockout win over Alexander Volkanovski at October’s UFC 294 occasion in Abu Dhabi. The victory marked the Dagestani’s thirteenth in a row and second protection of the light-weight title.
In the meantime, Dustin Poirier (30-8 MMA) was final seen in motion at March’s UFC 299 occasion, the place he scored a sensational second-round knockout victory over Benoit Saint Denis. That win was after all preceded by a knockout loss to Justin Gaethje in a battle for the BMF title at UFC 291.
We have been ready for this one all night time🏆@MAKHACHEVMMA vs @ DustinPoirier
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Spherical one of many UFC 302 most important occasion begins and Islam Makhachev comes ahead shortly. Dustin Poirier swings and misses with a low kick. The champ fires off a entrance kick. Each males with good pictures within the pocket. Makhachev shoots for a single leg and is ready to rating a giant takedown early. Islam working from half guard right here. He seems for a kimura however offers up on that. He makes an attempt an arm triangle choke however is unsuccessful. A scramble ensues and now Makhachev has Poirier’s again. He locks in a physique triangle and begins to melt the challenger up with quick punches and elbows. Islam Makhachev has a small reduce round his left eye. He’s working for a rear-naked choke. Dustin Poirier is doing a great job of defending up to now. 30 seconds stay within the opening spherical. Islam seems to isolate an arm. Poirier will get it again. The horn sounds to finish spherical one.
Spherical two of the UFC 302 most important occasion begins and Islam Makhachev instantly shoots for a takedown. Dustin Poirier fights him off and is ready to hold the battle standing. Makhachev with a great knee to the chin of Poirier within the clinch. The fighters separate and ‘The Diamond’ seems to come back ahead. Makhachev shoots for a single leg, however Poirier as soon as once more is ready to battle him off. The group erupts and begins chanting “USA”. Islam with a pleasant standing elbow. Good jabs from each fighters within the pocket. Makhachev with a great mixture. Dustin Poirier replies with a proper hand. Islam Makhachev shoots for a takedown. He doesn’t get it however is ready to push ‘The Diamond’ up in opposition to the cage. Poirier switches the place and lands a great knee from the clinch. Each males with uppercuts. Poirier breaks free from the clinch and lands a pleasant proper hand. Dustin’s confidence is rising right here. He connects with a great 1-2. Makhachev misses with a knee. Poirier works the physique with some arduous punches. Makhechev shoots in and scores a late takedown. A a lot nearer spherical is now within the books.
Spherical three of the UFC 302 most important occasion begins and Islam Makhachev connects with a great knee up the center. He forces the clinch and lands one other. The champion pushes Poirier in opposition to the cage and is ready to drag him down the canvas. Makhachev takes the again and locks in a physique triangle. It is a unhealthy spot for the previous interim champion. Islam is on the lookout for a rear-naked choke. Dustin is doing a great job of defending up to now. Makhachev strikes to full mount. Dustin Poirier scrambles and will get again to his ft. He instantly comes ahead with a mixture. A great jab from ‘The Diamond’. The champ solutions with a giant 1-2. A great left hook from Islam Makhachev. The American with a pleasant jab up the center. One other 1-2 from Makhachev. There’s some swelling and bleeding coming from the face of Poirier. Each males join with jabs within the pocket. A great mixture from Poirier earlier than the horn sounds to finish spherical three.
POIRIER HYPED UP 🔊 #UFC302 pic.twitter.com/3WOaQsvZWp
— ESPN MMA (@espnmma) June 2, 2024
Spherical 4 of the UFC 302 headliner begins and Dustin Poirier comes out swinging. Islam Makhachev avoids and takes the middle of the cage. The champ doubles up on his jab. Poirier with a great proper hook after which a tough shot to the physique. The fighters commerce low kicks. Makhachev with a knee up the center. He shoots for a takedown, however it isn’t there. A great mixture from Islam. He connects with a pair of excellent left hooks. He presses Dustin Poirier in opposition to the cage and drops for a takedown. He finally will get it and strikes to take the again of ‘The Diamond’. Two minutes stay within the fourth spherical. Poirier seems to scramble as much as his ft, however Makhachev remains to be draped throughout him. Poirier is ready to change and now we’re again on the ft. Islam Makhachev is busted up now. Poirier comes at him with a flurry. Makhachev eats that shot after which presses Dustin again up in opposition to the cage. The horn sounds to finish spherical 4.
The fifth and last spherical of this light-weight title battle begins and Islam Makhachev has a nasty reduce on his brow. Dustin Poirier with a great jab after which a left hand behind it. ‘The Diamond’ with a tough low kick. Makhachev shoots for a takedown, however Poirier shakes him off. A giant left hook from the champ. Poirier goes to the physique with a tough hook. Islam with a pleasant 1-2. He follows that up with a three-punch mixture. Dustin Poirier is speaking to him now. He lnads a giant left. Islam Makhachev eats it and drops down for a takedown. He will get it for a second after which drags him all the way down to the ground. The champ is on the lookout for a d’arce choke. This seems to be deep. Poirier is pressured to faucet. This one is throughout!
And STILL! 🏆 #UFC302
— bjpenndotcom (@bjpenndotcom) June 2, 2024
The perfect on this planet 😮💨@MAKHACHEVMMA stays the light-weight champion with a submission victory! #UFC302 pic.twitter.com/LpSwj8PH0T
— UFC (@ufc) June 2, 2024
Official UFC 302 Outcomes: Islam Makhachev def. Dustin Poirier by way of submission (d’arce choke) in Spherical 5
Who would you wish to see Makhachev battle subsequent following his submission victory over Poirier this night in New Jersey?