Dustin Poirier was denied a fairytale ending to his story in the Octagon on Saturday, as Islam Makhachev submitted the fan favourite to retain the lightweight title at UFC 302.

In an all-time thrilling battle, Makhachev (25-1 MMA, 14-1 UFC) submitted Poirier (30-8 MMA, 22-7 UFC) with a D’Arce choke at the 2:42 mark of Round 5. The lightweight title bout was the UFC 302 ...

In the end, Dustin Poirier won the sweepstakes for the next crack at UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev. The popular veteran will get his shot at the Russian on June 1, when the Octagon ...

A bloodied Islam Makhachev (top) puts Dustin Poirier in a hold during his victory at UFC 302 at the Prudential Center. USA TODAY Sports via Reuters Con There’s certainly not much left for the ...

NEWARK, NEW JERSEY - JUNE 01: (L-R) Islam Makhachev of Russia punches Dustin Poirier in the UFC lightweight championship fight during the UFC 302 event at Prudential Center on June 01, 2024 in ...

Islam Makhachev (26-1) submitted Dustin Poirier (30-9) to retain the lightweight championship in the main event of UFC 302 from Newark, New Jersey.

Dustin Poirier has clarified that his next fight will most likely Islam Makhachev. Makhachev has been out of action since October last year when he faced Alexander Volkanovski in a rematch. While ...

Brendan Schaub clarified that Conor would set his eyes on Islam Makhachev’s Lightweight strap in the cage. Instead of reigniting his rivalry in the cage with Poirier, McGregor will call out the ...

Islam Makhachev and Dustin Poirier face off in a relentless battle for the lightweight championship, before Poirier taps in the fifth round. (1:20) Andreas Hale Jun 2, 2024, 01:12 AM ET ...