
UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev has received the Submission of the Year award for his victory over Dustin Poirier at UFC 302 in New Jersey (USA).
Recall that on June 1, Makhachev submitted Poirier in the fifth round.
Islam Makhachev
This is one of the best fights and finishes. That's why the UFC gave me this award. I am very happy. The fight was crazy, there was a lot of blood, but I finished him in the last round. So, I have the Fight of the Year and two Submission of the Year awards. Now I need the Knockout of the Year.
It is worth noting that in the main event of UFC 311, Makhachev won by submission in the first round against Brazilian Renato Moicano, who stepped in as a replacement for the injured Arman Tsarukyan. Islam set a record in the UFC lightweight division for the most title defenses, with four.
Makhachev last fought in the octagon in June 2024 at UFC 302, defeating Dustin Poirier by submission (D'Arce choke) in the fifth round. His professional record stands at 27 wins and one loss.


