Islam Makhachev successfully defended his lightweight title by submitting Dustin Poirier in the fifth round at UFC 302. The fight, described as one of the most grueling championship bouts, ended with Makhachev applying a D'Arce choke at 2:42 of the final round. Despite Poirier's strong performance and moments of success, Makhachev maintained control throughout the match, showcasing his resilience and skill in a bloody war. This victory marks Makhachev's third title defense, solidifying his status as the undisputed lightweight champion. Poirier, in his third attempt to become the undisputed champion, was forced to tap out.
“Dustin Poirier is a champion and legend in the sport.” Islam Makhachev post fight #UFC302 https://t.co/rDice6qNUo
#UFC302 Official Result: Islam Makhachev (@MAKHACHEVMMA) defeats Dustin Poirier by Submission, D'arce Choke, Round 5, 2:42 Results, Interviews & More ➡️: https://t.co/O9U35SQ4YT
Must. Watch. Submission!!! After quite a battle through 4 rounds, in the 5th round Islam Makhachev gets the takedown, and locks in the D'Arce! Dustin Poirier goes out as he taps! #AndStill!!! #UFC #UFC302 #MMATwitter https://t.co/bme5koCAsz
Dominate title defense performance from Islam Makhachev but Dustin Poirier gave him a very hard fight. Dustin Poirier was having moments of success but Islam Makhachev battled back in every single round. Some rounds were close but I had Islam Makhachev across the board. #UFC302 https://t.co/6zKtqk9DnV
Islam Makhachev submits Dustin Poirier in Round 5️⃣ and defends his belt for the third time after a WAR ⚔️ #UFC302 https://t.co/F1tVxmDU2x
WHAT A WAR! ABSOLUTE SCENES! 😱 Islam Makhachev submits Dustin Poirier in the FIFTH ROUND! 🐍 #UFC302 | LIVE on TNT Sports & discovery+ https://t.co/VamD2xEOWN
#UFC302 results: Islam Makhachev def. Dustin Poirier via submission (D'Arce choke) - Round 5, 2:42 https://t.co/UkvysBtsz1
#UFC302 results: Islam Makhachev defeats Dustin Poirier by submission (d'arce choke) - Round 5, 2:42 https://t.co/TZBlFWMIqN
Islam Makachev taps Dustin Poirier out in Round 5 with a D'Arce Choke. The 3rd Title defense for Makachev and the end of one of the greatest careers in MMA in Dustin Poirier #UFC302
Islam Makhachev and Dustin Poirier showing respect for each other after their thrilling title fight at #UFC302. 👏 https://t.co/ya41CTiK9E
THE HEART OF A CHAMPION. 😱🤯 🏆 ISLAM MAKHACHEV SUBMITS DUSTIN POIRIER IN ROUND 5. #UFC302 https://t.co/tQEdbA1HzH
#UFC302 results: Islam Makhachev (@MakhachevMMA) def. Dustin Poirier via submission (D'Arce choke) – Round 5, 2:42 – to defend lightweight title Full coverage: https://t.co/T5gwAQNp9s https://t.co/Nh9oNGkP3s
#UFC302 Results: Islam Makhachev def. Dustin Poirier by submission (d'arce choke), Round 5, 2:42 via @CagesideJay #MMA #UFC https://t.co/LF1VwnUTfC
Islam Makhachev chokes out Dustin Poirier to defend his title. #UFC302 https://t.co/4z1mNAyFHe
Islam Makhachev taps out Dustin Poirier in the 5th and final round! No judges needed, to close the show! x3 #UFC #UFC302 #MMATwitter https://t.co/rqziXc9tQC
OFFICIAL UFC 302 RESULTS Islam Makhachev def. Dustin Poirier via submission (d'arce choke) at 2:42 of round 5
Islam Makhachev def. Dustin Poirier via R5 SUB (D'arce Choke), 2:42 #UFC302 Story coming to https://t.co/jL0SC6PTuP 📸: @dnapoleonemma https://t.co/1V7FhTNuPV
Islam Makhachev puts Dustin Poirier to sleep in the fifth round https://t.co/FBu5UhQzb5
Islam Makhachev vs. Dustin Poirier was one of the most grueling Championship fights of all-time. The Verdict Scorecard tells the story of the fight. #UFC302 https://t.co/iR3v7MBYYr
BREAKING: Islam Makhachev choked out Dustin Poirier to defend his lightweight world title at #UFC302 https://t.co/SENR3G5tLd https://t.co/Dnn4GfymOz
Official #UFC302 Result: Islam Makhachev def. Dustin Poirier via Submission (Brabo Choke) R5 2:42 https://t.co/fzVjIuO2ff
ISLAM MAKHACHEV TAPS OUT DUSTIN POIRIER! 🏆 @MakhachevMMA tested by the Diamond but still the best in the world! #UFC302 https://t.co/6ZfJkJFXFU
Islam Makhachev vs. Dustin Poirier was one of the most gruelling Championship fights of all-time. The Verdict Scorecard tells the story of the fight. #UFC302 https://t.co/tbUsQlsLLu
Dustin Poirier tells Islam Makhachev he actually went out from the D'arce choke just as he tapped. #UFC302
ISLAM MAKHACHEV SUBMITS DUSTIN POIRIER 😤 #UFC302 https://t.co/8e5OYczFKK
Makhachev is incredible and so is Dustin Poirier. What a fight. #UFC302
Islam Makhachev submits Dustin Poirier, nearly puts him unconscious with a late D'arce choke in a bloody war #UFC302 https://t.co/oZ8aooOJyJ
ISLAM MALHACHEV CHOKES OUT DUSTIN POIRIER LATE IN ROUND 5 OH MY GOODNESS #UFC302 https://t.co/8s4TRTt2ct
Great showing by Dustin Poirier, he made Islam look human. Islam kept a great pace throughout and never stopped hunting the finish! #ufc302
AND STILLLLLL! Islam Makhachev subs out Dustin Poirier in the last round. #UFC302 https://t.co/FHq967cbDK
#andstill ! Islam Makhachev submits Dustin Poirier in RD5. #UFC302 https://t.co/1o7JoIfm6M
ISLAM MAKHACHEV SUBMITS DUSTIN POIRIER IN THE 5TH ROUND! AND STILL! #UFC302 #UFC #MMA https://t.co/qRF1EE0Inp
Breaking: Islam Makhachev def. Dustin Poirier by submission round 5 #UFC302 #UFC #MMA https://t.co/obXbAfikyV
Islam Makhachev finishes Dustin Poirier by submission in the 5th round. A brilliant finish and win for Makhachev and a heartbreaker for Poirier as he loses by submission on all three of his attempts to become undisputed lightweight champion.
Islam Makhachev submits Dustin Poirier in round 5 #UFC302 https://t.co/Eknfk0gcai
AND STILL. ISLAM MAKHACHEV TAPS OUT DUSTIN POIRIER. D'arce choke in the fifth round. Incredible fight #UFC302
Islam Makhachev submits Dustin Poirier in Round 5. #UFC302
ISLAM MAKHACHEV JUST TAPPED DUSTIN POIRIER IN THE FINAL ROUND 😱 #UFC302 https://t.co/onIwsGcd1P
Islam Makhachev submits Dustin Poirier in the fifth round #UFC302
Islam Makhachev with the D'Arce in Round 5!!! Dustin Poirier has to tap!!! And Still!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! #UFC #UFC302 #MMATwitter
Islam Makhachev submits Dustin Poirier in Round 5! #UFC302
Poirier gave it all, Makhachev has it all. #ufc302
ISLAM MAKHACHEV SUBMITS DUSTIN POIRIER IN ROUND FIVE! 🏆 #UFC302
Islam Makhachev submits Dustin Poirier in the fifth round with a d'arce choke.
40-36 Islam Makhachev but Dustin Poirier still in this thing. #UFC302
🟥 Islam Makhachev VS Dustin Poirier 🟦 => Score Round #4 #UFC #UFC302 #MMATwitter
Islam Makhachev willing to stand with Dustin Poirier to start the 4th round. Islam has failed on 2 takedowns this round! #UFC302
10-9 Islam RD3 30-26 Makhachev (10-8 RD1) Dustin Poirier has a chance to create one of the greatest moments in UFC history if he can knockout Islam Makhachev at this stage. #UFC302
30-27 Makhachev, but Poirier is fighting hard and wants the win. He needs a finish. #UFC302
🟥 Islam Makhachev VS Dustin Poirier 🟦 => Score Round #3 #UFC #UFC302 #MMATwitter
If Dustin Poirier can survive this round against Islam Makhachev with this much time left I’ll be very impressed. #UFC302 https://t.co/v4fiKYCXpT
Dustin Poirier is going better work in the clinch during the end of the 2nd round. Islam Makhachev is truly putting on a great performance on all fronts. Common theme throughout the week. #UFC302
10-9 Islam RD2 20-17 Makhachev Decent round for Dustin Poirier but not enough. #UFC302
Dustin Poirier stuffed 3 of Islam Makhachev’s takedowns in the second round 👀 #UFC302 #UFC #MMA https://t.co/WJj3FsoCOO
20-18 Makhachev, but Poirier is in this fight! #UFC302
Islam Makhachev takes Round 2 as well -- don't forget the work he did early on the feet -- but Dustin Poirier's spirit is alive! #UFC302
🟥 Islam Makhachev VS Dustin Poirier 🟦 => Score Round #2 #UFC #UFC302 #MMATwitter
10-8 Makhachev RD1 The fact Dustin Poirier survived the round is very impressive. #UFC302
🟥 Islam Makhachev VS Dustin Poirier 🟦 => Score Round #1 #UFC #UFC302 #MMATwitter