Islam Makhachev vs. Dustin Poirier was an MMA lightweight title fight promoted and organized by the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). This fight headlined UFC 302 on June 1, 2024. Dustin Poirier, who maintains a record of 30 wins, 9 losses, and 1 no-contest (12-1-0), lost the bout via submission in the final round against the champion Islam Makhachev, who holds a professional MMA record of 26 wins and 1 loss (26-1-0).
Dustin Poirier, the No.4 ranked UFC lightweight was born in Lafayette, Louisiana, U.S. In his last fight, Poirier squared off against Benoit Saint-Denis at UFC 299 and won the bout via a KO in the 2nd round. On the other hand, Islam Makhachev faced Alexander Volkanovski in his last fight and defended his UFC lightweight title via a head-kick KO at UFC 294.
Islam Makhachev vs. Dustin Poirier Tale of the Tape
| Stats | Islam Makhachev | Dustin Poirier |
| MMA Record | 26-1-0 | 30-9-0 (1NC) |
| UFC Ranking (Lightweight) | Champion | 4 |
| Last Fight | Win | Loss |
| Nationality | Russian | American |
| Height | 5 ft 10 in (178 cm) | 5 ft 9 in (175 cm) |
| Weight | 155 lb (70 kg) | 155 lb (70 kg) |
| Reach | 70 in | 68 in |
| Striking Accuracy | 60% | 51% |
| Takedown Accuracy | 60% | 36% |
| Takedown Defense | 90% | 63% |
| Win Streak (Active) | 14 | 0 |
| MMA Debut | 2010 | 2009 |
Islam Makhachev Record
Islam Makhachev maintains a professional MMA record of 26 wins and 1 loss (26-1-0). Makhachev has wins over formidable opponents like Charles Oliveira and Alexander Volkanovski. Among his wins, 5 were achieved by knockout, 12 by submission, and 9 via decision.
| 27 matches | 26 wins | 1 loss |
| By knockout | 5 | 1 |
| By submission | 12 | 0 |
| By decision | 9 | 0 |
Dustin Poirier Record
Dustin Poirier holds a respectable MMA record of 30 wins, 9 losses, and 1 no-contest (30-9-0 (1NC)). Of his victories, 15 came via knockout, 8 by submitting his opponent, and 7 by decision.
| 40 matches | 30 wins | 9 losses |
| By knockout | 15 | 3 |
| By submission | 8 | 4 |
| By decision | 7 | 2 |
| No contests | 1 | |
FAQs on Islam Makhachev vs. Dustin Poirier
A. Islam Makhachev vs. Dustin Poirier took place on June 1, 2024, as the main event of UFC 302.
A. Islam Makhachev vs. Dustin Poirier took place at the Prudential Center, in Newark, New Jersey, United States.
A. Islam Makhachev holds an MMA record of 26-1-0 and is currently the champion of the lightweight division.
A. Dustin Poirier holds an MMA record of 30 wins, 9 losses, and 1 no-contest (30-9-0(1NC)).
A. Islam Makhachev is a Russian national.
A. Dustin Poirier was part of the World Extreme Cagefighting roster before it was acquired by the UFC.
