At UFC 302, Islam Makhachev retained his lightweight title by submitting Dustin Poirier, marking his third title defense. This victory extended Makhachev's winning streak to 14 fights, placing him in an exclusive club within the UFC. Despite being a 5 to 1 underdog, Poirier landed more significant strikes on Makhachev than any previous opponent. Makhachev's coach has expressed interest in a potential fight against Conor McGregor, while discussions about Makhachev's next opponent include names like Leon Edwards and Kamaru Usman. Makhachev remains at the top of the pound-for-pound rankings, with Poirier maintaining his position at No. 4 in the lightweight division.
Welterweight champ Leon Edwards reacts to Islam Makhachev’s UFC 302 callout 👊🏼 #MMA #UFC302 https://t.co/7LxP9OxDt3
Sound & Pound 34: Islam Makhachev spoils Dustin Poirier's story before #UFCLouisville and #RIZIN47 https://t.co/SHe1lOCUiX
Leon Edwards reacts to Conor McGregor saying he "loves a decision", and calls him out to fight in November at MSG for the welterweight title 👀 🎥 @talkSPORT #UFC303 #UFC #MMA https://t.co/YqGATAphdV
Edwards vs Makhachev in 2025?...“ Why not!” UFC welterweight champion Leon Edwards says he welcomes a super-fight with lightweight champion Islam Makhachev next year 👀 https://t.co/AMD5r2Za6H
The fight between Islam Makhachev and Dustin Poirier was one for the books 👊 See where the @UFC lightweight division stands after Makhachev's third title defense ➡️ https://t.co/T6YmD120KY
The fight between Islam Makhachev and Dustin Poirier was one for the books 👊 See where the @UFC lightweight division stands after Makhachev's third title defense ⤵️ https://t.co/T6YmD120KY https://t.co/T6YmD120KY
New episode of #FightervsWriter out today as @AlanJouban joins me to discuss: — #UFC303 press conference cancellation — Islam Makhachev's win at #UFC302 and what's next for him — Should Dustin Poirier fight again or retire now? And much more! https://t.co/95nQzlTCmd
VIDEO: Ep. 490 / @AnikFlorianPod #UFC302 recap: https://t.co/GwPDH4U2Gi
Kamaru Usman expresses his wish to face off against Dustin Poirier if he moves up to 170 pounds 👀 #UFC #ufc302 #MMA https://t.co/q0uouTOeAC
‘Nothing Better’ Than Seeing Makhachev Beat Up McGregor https://t.co/LEi1mKrFeq
Next for @SStricklandMMA? #UFC #UFC302 #MMA https://t.co/FjnDI1QorC
Updated #UFC MW Rankings. https://t.co/W4NUlwo4jg
Following a thrilling #UFC302 headliner, Islam @MAKHACHEVMMA remains at the top of the pound-for-pound list in the latest #UFC rankings update. Additionally, Dustin Poirier stays at No. 4 in the lightweight division. https://t.co/Bv6nIQ9PLL
What’s next for the stars of UFC 302? 🤔 #MMA #UFC302 (via @ColeShelton91) https://t.co/eKMF7iJ9dK
What's Next: UFC 302 Winners via @the3els #MMA #UFC #UFC303 https://t.co/KsbM2qgKyZ
What's Next: UFC 302 Losers via @_HEHATEME #MMA #UFC #UFC302 https://t.co/T7q881eYwP
Would you be interested in seeing Kamaru Usman vs. Dustin Poirier? 🤔 #UFC302 #MMA https://t.co/6v3nQQyYp8
Islam Makhachev opens as betting underdog for potential Leon Edwards champ-champ fight #UFC https://t.co/u8fmB7zmkJ
Islam Makhachev shatters Khabib's incredible all-time UFC record https://t.co/aBon93xAh5
Who should Islam Makhachev fight next? 🤔 #UFC #ufc302 #MMA https://t.co/Dzmo4kf4A4
Kamaru Usman says a fight between him and Dustin Poirier would be a banger if Dustin wants to come up to 170 👀 https://t.co/XlommXpnpV
Will he stay at lightweight and continue defending his title, or is now the right time for Islam Makhachev to pursue a second championship belt? @spencerkyte breaks down what could happen following Makhachev’s UFC 302 performance. https://t.co/Ps5WoMWf9D
Islam Makhachev lands big uppercut in the 3rd round 😤 https://t.co/XgJjDC7rvo
Fights to make following #UFC302: Who next for Islam Makhachev? 🤔 (@loganofford) ✍️ READ HERE 👉 https://t.co/Wu1UI1E270 https://t.co/qAQ4029Dr3
Belal Muhammad believes Islam Makhachev could ‘skip over 170’ and "beat Dricus Du Plessis right now" 🏆👀 #UFC #ufc302 #MMA https://t.co/TvgXYfbHNf
On To the Next One: What’s next for Islam Makhachev, Dustin Poirier after UFC 302? https://t.co/xuvW9sj35W
Islam Makhachev landed more significant strikes than Dustin Poirier in every round but one 😤 The champ showing he can strike with one of the best boxers in the UFC is scary 😳 #UFC302 https://t.co/ze5U4vb4Sh
Rate Islam Makhachev's win streak compared to Usman's and Silva's 👇 https://t.co/DIw51Sa1l4
Alexander Volkanovski Interested in Lightweight Bout Against Dustin Poirier https://t.co/QHkKCbt56O
MMA Pound-for-Pound Rankings: Who will dethrone Islam Makhachev? https://t.co/N9c5yDaCnr
Islam Makhachev's coach wants to see him beat Conor McGregor 👀 📰 https://t.co/Sdp7PZNhwL https://t.co/uz7B0OCp4K
Check out our #UFC302 reactions! @Twostrawspdcst @JessicaPenne https://t.co/HwFIi4ahZq
Morning Report: Coach likes Conor McGregor fight for Islam Makhachev: ‘I want to see him get beat by Islam’ https://t.co/KwWdkd2jkC
After making it 1️⃣4️⃣ straight at #UFC302, How far will Islam Makhachev push his streak? 🤔 https://t.co/gwJcZX9BMx
Islam Makhachev submitted Dustin Poirier to retain the lightweight title at UFC 302. READ MORE ⬇️https://t.co/WH4M8JRSw4
🔹 Dustin Poirier landed more significant strikes on Islam Makhachev than anyone else before, despite being a 5 to 1 underdog. 🤯 https://t.co/8HTM99dJ8S
Dustin Poirier landed more significant strikes on Islam Makhachev than anyone else before, despite being a 5 to 1 underdog. 🤯 https://t.co/c61Hjk8q3P
Alexander Volkanovski's live reaction to Islam Makhachev vs Dustin Poirier last night at #UFC302 🎥 YT / @alexvolkanovski #UFC #MMA https://t.co/YBJqYlB5BR
UFC 302 takeaways: Islam Makhachev's striking is a threat to EVERYBODY. 💪 https://t.co/TNZdipw7zd https://t.co/DWsxV8nUOG
#UFC302 post-event facts: Islam Makhachev joins exclusive club with 14-fight winning streak (via @MikeBohn) https://t.co/KDqbAAJNCA