UFC 302: Islam Makhachev vs Dustin Poirier full fight video highlights and results
UFC 302 takes place this Saturday in Newark, New Jersey, featuring a highly anticipated lightweight championship bout at the top of the card. Champion Islam Makhachev aims to solidify his status as the best pound-for-pound fighter in the sport as he defends his title against fan-favorite Dustin Poirier.
Poirier, seeking to finally claim a world championship after two previous failed attempts, hopes to add this crowning achievement to his storied career. Although he once held the interim title, the absence of an undisputed world championship remains a blemish on his record in discussions about his standing among the all-time greats.
Main Card:
- Islam Makhachev def. Dustin Poirier via sub (D’arce choke) (R5, 2:42)
- Sean Strickland def. Paulo Costa via split decision
- Kevin Holland def. Michal Oleksiejczuk via sub (R1, 1:34)
- Niko Price def. Alex Morono via unanimous decision (29-28 x3)
- Randy Brown def. Elizeu Zaleski via unanimous decision (29-28 x3)
Preliminary Card:
- Roman Kopylov def. Cesar Almeida via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 30-27)
- Jailton Almeida def. Alexandr Romanov via sub (RNC) (R1, 2:27)
- Grant Dawson def. Joe Solecki via unanimous decision (29-28, 30-27 x2)
- Jake Matthews def. Phil Rowe via unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28 x2)
- Bassil Hafez def. Mickey Gall via unanimous decision (30-27 x2, 29-28)
- Ailin Perez def. Joselyne Edwards via unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28 x2)
- Andre Lima def. Mitch Raposo via split decision (30-27 x2, 28-29)
