UFC 302: Makhachev vs. Poirier Full Fight Card, Date & Details
UFC 302: Makhachev vs. Poirier
United States
Main Card • Final
Russia
R5, 2:42
Title Fight
FOTN / POTN
R5, 5:00
Brazil
R1, 1:34
Performance of the Night
Poland
R3, 5:00
Jamaica
R3, 5:00
Prelims • Final
R3, 5:00
R1, 2:27
Moldova
R3, 5:00
Australia
R3, 5:00
Early Prelims • Final
R3, 5:00
Argentina
R3, 5:00
Panama
R3, 5:00
Official Event Results
Title Bout
$50k FOTN / POTN
$50k POTN
Official Post-Fight Bonus Awards
$50,000 Post-Fight Bonus Recipients
Fight of the Night: Islam Makhachev and Dustin Poirier each earned $50,000 for their dramatic, back-and-forth lightweight championship main event classic.
Performance of the Night: Islam Makhachev captured a second $50,000 bonus (totaling $100,000) for his fifth-round D’Arce choke submission, while Kevin Holland received $50,000 for his lightning-fast first-round technical armbar submission over Michał Oleksiejczuk.
Reported Payouts & Disclosed Purses
Fighter Purses & Total Payout Estimates
| Fighter | Result | Base Purse | Win / Finish Bonus | Performance Bonus | Estimated Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WIN | $1,000,000 | — | $100,000 | $1,100,000 | |
| LOSS | $800,000 | — | $50,000 | $850,000 | |
| WIN | $250,000 | $250,000 | — | $500,000 | |
| LOSS | $250,000 | — | — | $250,000 | |
| WIN | $175,000 | $175,000 | $50,000 | $400,000 | |
| LOSS | $75,000 | — | — | $75,000 | |
| WIN | $80,000 | $80,000 | — | $160,000 | |
| LOSS | $90,000 | — | — | $90,000 | |
| WIN | $85,000 | $85,000 | — | $170,000 | |
| LOSS | $75,000 | — | — | $75,000 | |
| WIN | $50,000 | $50,000 | — | $100,000 | |
| LOSS | $24,000 | — | — | $24,000 | |
| WIN | $80,000 | $80,000 | — | $160,000 | |
| LOSS | $50,000 | — | — | $50,000 | |
| WIN | $65,000 | $65,000 | — | $130,000 | |
| LOSS | $40,000 | — | — | $40,000 | |
| WIN | $75,000 | $75,000 | — | $150,000 | |
| LOSS | $30,000 | — | — | $30,000 | |
| WIN | $16,000 | $16,000 | — | $32,000 | |
| LOSS | $30,000 | — | — | $30,000 | |
| WIN | $30,000 | $30,000 | — | $60,000 | |
| LOSS | $35,000 | — | — | $35,000 | |
| WIN | $9,800 | $14,000 | — | $23,800 | |
| LOSS | $16,200 | — | — | $16,200 |
*Purses are compiled from disclosed New Jersey State Athletic Control Board (NJSACB) compensation standards and verified industry reporting. André Lima weighed in at 130 lbs (4 lbs over the flyweight non-title limit) and forfeited 30% of his purse ($4,200) to Mitch Raposo. Total estimated figures include official post-fight performance bonus awards ($50,000 each; Islam Makhachev received both FOTN and POTN totaling $100,000) and exclude confidential pay-per-view revenue shares.
Historic UFC Records Set
Promotional Records Established at UFC 302
Islam Makhachev tied the all-time UFC lightweight record for consecutive title defenses (3), joining Khabib Nurmagomedov, B.J. Penn, and Frankie Edgar.
Makhachev extended his active UFC winning streak to 14, surpassing Georges St-Pierre, Jon Jones, Demetrious Johnson, and Max Holloway for the third-longest win streak in UFC history.
Islam Makhachev became one of the rare championship headliners to capture both Fight of the Night and Performance of the Night on the same evening, pocketing $100,000 in bonus earnings.
UFC 302 marked the official competitive debut of the promotion’s redesigned official fight gloves, specifically engineered to reduce eye pokes, skin tears, and hand injuries.
With 17,834 fans in attendance, UFC 302 produced a live gate of $7,255,040, setting the all-time combat sports gate record for the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey.
Dustin Poirier competed in his third undisputed UFC lightweight title fight, tying the modern promotional record for most undisputed title appearances in the division.
Makhachev’s submission at 2:42 of Round 5 marked only the second fifth-round submission in UFC lightweight championship history, following Miesha Tate at UFC 196.
Sean Strickland threw 402 total strikes against Paulo Costa, recording the third-highest strike attempts in a five-round UFC middleweight non-title fight.
Grant Dawson logged 13 minutes and 46 seconds of ground control over Joe Solecki, recording one of the highest control percentages (91.8%) in modern lightweight history.
Kevin Holland secured his seventh UFC submission victory by forcing a technical armbar tap against Michał Oleksiejczuk in just 1:34 of Round 1.
Jailton Almeida rebounded with his sixth career opening-round finish inside the Octagon, tapping out Alexandr Romanov via rear-naked choke at 2:27.
Strickland vs. Costa produced a historic judging outlier with judge Sal D’Amato scoring 50–45 for Strickland and judge Dave Tirelli scoring 49–46 for Costa, prompting Dana White to publicly address the scoring.
When and where did UFC 302: Makhachev vs. Poirier take place?
UFC 302: Makhachev vs. Poirier took place on Saturday, June 1, 2024, at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey.
Who won the main event between Islam Makhachev and Dustin Poirier?
Islam Makhachev defeated Dustin Poirier via submission (D’Arce choke) at 2:42 of Round 5 to retain the undisputed UFC Lightweight Championship.
Who won the co-main event between Sean Strickland and Paulo Costa?
Former middleweight champion Sean Strickland defeated Paulo Costa via split decision (46–49, 50–45, 49–46) over five rounds.
Who won the post-fight bonuses at UFC 302?
Islam Makhachev vs. Dustin Poirier earned Fight of the Night ($50,000 each). In addition, Islam Makhachev and Kevin Holland were awarded Performance of the Night ($50,000 each), giving Makhachev a total bonus payout of $100,000.
What was the live gate and attendance for UFC 302?
UFC 302 drew an official attendance of 17,834 fans, producing a live gate of $7,255,040—an all-time combat sports gate record for the Prudential Center.
Did the new UFC official fight gloves debut at UFC 302?
Yes. UFC 302 marked the official promotional debut of the newly redesigned UFC Official Fight Gloves, engineered with curved ergonomic padding to reduce eye pokes and hand injuries.
How did Kevin Holland win his fight against Michał Oleksiejczuk?
After being dropped early, Kevin Holland locked in an armbar from his back to secure a technical submission at 1:34 of Round 1 when referee Herb Dean stopped the bout due to a severe arm injury.
What milestone did Islam Makhachev reach with his title defense?
Makhachev achieved his third consecutive lightweight title defense, tying the all-time division record shared by Khabib Nurmagomedov, B.J. Penn, and Frankie Edgar, while extending his overall promotional win streak to 14.
Did any fighters miss weight at UFC 302?
André Lima weighed in at 130 pounds (4 lbs over the non-title flyweight limit). His bout against Mitch Raposo was contested at catchweight, and Lima surrendered 30% of his purse to Raposo.
Who called the fights for UFC 302?
The pay-per-view commentary desk was manned by Jon Anik, Joe Rogan, and Daniel Cormier, with Bruce Buffer announcing the fighters inside the Octagon.
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