In the main event of UFC 302 ... Islam Makhachev (25-1) was looking to successfully defend his title for the third time as he took on former interim lightweight champion Dustin Poirier (30-8).

Anthony Smith (right) once opined on Islam Makhachev vs. Dustin Poirier fight [Image Courtesy: @islam_makhachev and @lionheartsmith on Instagram] Anthony Smith once shared an unpopular opinion ...

Dustin Poirier recently ... on The Ariel Helwani Show, Poirier admitted to being hesitant during his lightweight title fight against Makhachev last June at UFC 302. Poirier mentioned that he ...

UFC brought ... with UFC 302, with 12 bouts taking place Saturday night. The main event was the UFC lightweight championship contest between champion Islam Makhachev and Dustin Poirier.

Islam Makhachev (red gloves) fights Dustin Poirier (blue gloves) during UFC 302 at Prudential Center. / Joe Camporeale-Imagn Images "I'm not emotional yet," Poirier said. "I'm sure as time goes ...

UFC superstar Dustin Poirier nearly secured rare ... After initially teasing retirement following a loss to Islam Makhachev at UFC 302, Poirier pivoted on that stance and committed to one last ...

Dustin Poirier ... the undisputed UFC lightweight title for the third time in his most recent bout this past June, losing to Islam Makhachev via fifth-round submission at UFC 302.

Dustin Poirier ... Smoothie King Center. Poirier, 36, contemplated retirement ahead of his most recent fight — a fifth-round title loss to Islam Makhachev at UFC 302 this past June.

Jun 1, 2024; Newark, New Jersey, USA; Islam Makhachev (red gloves) fights Dustin Poirier (blue gloves) during UFC 302 at Prudential Center. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-Imagn Images / Joe ...

Dustin Poirier has finally got his last dance in the UFC lined up. The former Interim Lightweight Champion’s been talking about retiring from MMA for several years now, making up his mind that ...