UFC 302 Official Scorecards and Results

Makhachev Retains Lightweight Title with Poirier Submission

Newark, NJ – December 10, 2022

Islam Makhachev successfully defended his UFC lightweight championship at UFC 302, submitting Dustin Poirier via rear-naked choke in the fifth round. The official scorecards, obtained by multiple media outlets, reveal close scoring throughout the fight, with judges awarding the first two rounds to Poirier and the final three rounds to Makhachev.

In the opening round, Poirier landed several significant strikes and controlled the pace of the fight. However, Makhachev took over in the second round, securing a takedown and applying relentless pressure. The third round was competitive, with both fighters trading blows and grappling exchanges.

The fourth round proved crucial, as Makhachev took Poirier down again and dominated the ground game. He transitioned to a rear-naked choke attempt, but Poirier escaped. In the fifth and final round, Makhachev quickly took Poirier down and secured the submission victory.

With this victory, Makhachev remains undefeated in the UFC and solidifies his status as one of the pound-for-pound best fighters in the world. Poirier, despite the loss, remains a top contender in the lightweight division.