Jun 1, 2024; Newark, New Jersey, USA; Islam Makhachev (red gloves) celebrates defeating Dustin Poirier (blue gloves) during UFC 302 at Prudential Center. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports
Makhachev’s three consecutive UFC title defenses are most among current champions.
Makhachev’s fourth victories in UFC lightweight title fights are tied with Khabib Nurmagomedov, Benson Henderson and B.J. Penn for most in divisional history.
Makhachev’s 14-fight UFC winning streak is the longest active streak among fighters on the roster.
Makhachev’s 13-fight UFC winning streak at lightweight is the longest active streak in the division.
Makhachev’s 13-fight UFC winning streak at lightweight is the longest in divisional history.
Makhachev became the sixth fighter in UFC history to earn submission victories with five or more different techniques. Frank Mir, Chris Lytle, Charles Oliveira, Stefan Struve and Jim Miller also accomplished the feat.
Makhachev received his fifth fight-night bonus in his past four UFC fights.
Poirier became the 10th fighter in UFC history to 0-3 in undisputed title fights.
Poirier fell to 14-5 (with one no contest) since he moved up to the UFC lightweight division in April 2015.
Poirier has suffered seven of his eight UFC losses by stoppage.
Poirier received his 15th fight-night bonuses in UFC competition, tied for fourth-most in company history behind Charles Oliveira (19), Donald Cerrone (18) and Nate Diaz (16).
