Newark, New Jersey, USA, June 1, 2024: Islam Makhachev (red gloves) celebrates his victory over Dustin Poirier (blue gloves) at UFC 302 at the Prudential Center. Credit: Joe Camporial-USA TODAY Sports
Makhachev's three consecutive UFC title defenses are the most of any current champion.
Makhachev's fourth UFC lightweight title victory ties him with Khabib Nurmagomedov, Benson Henderson and BJ Penn for the most wins in the division's history.
Makhachev's 14-fight winning streak at UFC is the longest of any active fighter.
Makhachev's 13-fight winning streak at UFC lightweight remains the longest running streak in the division.
Makhachev's 13-fight winning streak at UFC lightweight is the longest in the division's history.
Makhachev became just the sixth fighter in UFC history to win by submission with five or more different techniques, joining Frank Mir, Chris Lytle, Charles Oliveira, Stefan Struve and Jim Miller to accomplish the feat.
Makhachev earned his fifth fight-night bonus in his past four UFC fights.
Poirier became the 10th fighter in UFC history to go 0-3 in an undefeated title fight.
Poirier is 14-5 (including one no contest) since moving up to the UFC lightweight division in April 2015.
Poirier has lost seven of his eight fights at UFC by stoppage.
Poirier has earned his 15th fight night bonus with UFC, making him the fourth-most in company history behind Charles Oliveira (19), Donald Cerrone (18) and Nate Diaz (16).
