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Poirier and Makhachev met in a five-round lightweight title fight, the main event of UFC 302 on Saturday, June 1. Poirier is 30-10 overall and 21-7 (1 NC) in the UFC. Makhachev is 29-1 and 14-1. Poirier has 21 UFC wins, 14 of them inside the distance. Makhachev has 14 UFC wins, 9 of them inside the distance. Makhachev won by submission in round 5 at 2:42.
| Stat | Poirier | Makhachev |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 5'9" | 5'10" |
| Reach | 72" | 70" |
| Age | 35 | 32 |
| Stance | Southpaw | Southpaw |
| UFC Record | 21-7 (1 NC) | 14-1 |
| Sig. Strikes Landed / Min | 5.5 | 2.5 |
| Sig. Strikes Absorbed / Min | 4.4 | 1.3 |
| Sig. Strike Accuracy | 51% | 60% |
| Sig. Strike Defense | 54% | 62% |
| Knockdowns / 15 | 0.7 | 0.4 |
| Takedowns / 15 | 1.4 | 3.2 |
| Takedown Accuracy | 37% | 61% |
| Takedown Defense | 61% | 91% |
| Sub Attempts / 15 | 1.2 | 1.0 |
| Control / 15 | 0:44 | 4:55 |
| Finish Rate | 50% | 60% |
| Finished Rate | 21% | 7% |
| Went the Distance | 29% | 33% |
| Average Fight Time | 10:15 | 9:46 |