UFC 302: Makhachev vs. Poirier Main Card Results

Islam Makhachev Victorious Over Dustin Poirier

On Saturday, June 1st, 2023, at 7:00 PM PDT, UFC 302 took place at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey. The main event featured a highly anticipated lightweight bout between Islam Makhachev and Dustin Poirier. Makhachev, known for his dominant grappling skills, entered the fight as a slight favorite over the former interim lightweight champion, Poirier. The fight lived up to expectations, with Makhachev ultimately emerging victorious via a submission (Darce choke) at 2:42 of the fourth round.

Main Card Results

In addition to the main event, UFC 302 featured several other notable fights on the main card. The results of the main card fights are as follows:

• Islam Makhachev def. Dustin Poirier via submission (Darce choke) at 2:42 of Round 4
• Sean Strickland def. Jack Hermansson via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
• Geoff Neal def. Shavkat Rakhmonov via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
• Magomed Ankalaev def. Anthony Smith via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
• Brendan Allen def. Krzysztof Jotko via split decision (28-29, 29-28, 29-28)

UFC 302 was a successful event that showcased the depth of talent in the UFC's lightweight division and beyond. Islam Makhachev's victory over Dustin Poirier further solidifies his status as one of the top lightweight fighters in the world, and he is now a strong contender for a title shot. The event also featured several other exciting fights, and it is clear that the UFC is continuing to produce high-quality events with compelling matchups.