Islam Makhachev defeated Dustin Poirier via submission in the fifth round of UFC 302, retaining his lightweight title and extending his winning streak to 14, the third-longest in UFC history. This victory brought Makhachev’s record to 26-1. He hinted at moving up in weight for his next fight, having defended his title at 155 pounds for the third time.
Dustin Poirier, now 30-9, failed in his third attempt to win the undisputed title, with all three losses coming by submission. At 35, Poirier is considering retirement.