Makhachev again defended his championship title. UFC 302 Results

Last night at the Prudential Center in Newark, USA, UFC 302 took place.

The main event featured a bout for the UFC lightweight title (up to 70.3 kg) between the reigning champion, Islam Makhachev, and former interim champion and title contender, American Dustin Poirier.

The fight lasted all five rounds, with both fighters seeking knockout opportunities. Makhachev succeeded by catching his opponent and securing a submission finish. This marked the champion's third title defense.

In the co-main event, former middleweight champion (up to 83.9 kg) American Sean Strickland faced Brazilian Paulo Costa. This fight also went the distance, with the judges ultimately awarding a split decision victory to Strickland.

Overall, twelve bouts took place at the event, and the Dailysports team has prepared the results for you.

UFC 302. Tournament Results

Main Card

• Islam Makhachev defeated Dustin Poirier by submission, Round 5
• Sean Strickland defeated Paulo Costa by split decision (46–49, 50–45, 49–46)
• Kevin Holland defeated Michał Oleksiejczuk by submission, Round 1
• Niko Price defeated Alex Morono by unanimous decision (29–28, 29–28, 29–28)
• Randy Brown defeated Elizeu Zaleski by unanimous decision (29–28, 29–28, 29–28)

Preliminary Card

• Roman Kopylov defeated Cesar Almeida by split decision (29–28, 28–29, 30–27)
• Jailton Almeida defeated Alexander Romanov by submission, Round 1
• Grant Dawson defeated Joe Solecki by unanimous decision (29–28, 30–27, 30–27)
• Jake Matthews defeated Philip Rowe by unanimous decision (29–28, 29–28, 30–27)

Early Preliminary Card

• Bassil Hafez defeated Mickey Gall by unanimous decision (30–27, 30–27, 29–28)
• Ailin Perez defeated Joselyne Edwards by unanimous decision (30–27, 29–28, 29–28)
• Andre Lima defeated Mitch Raposo by split decision (30–27, 28–29, 30–27)

Let us remind you that at the next numbered tournament, namely UFC 303, which will take place on the night of June 29-30, Conor McGregor will return to the Octagon, who will fight the invincible Michael Chandler in the main event.