UFC 302 LIVE RESULTS: Islam Makhachev chokes out Dustin Poirier as Donald Trump watches from ringside
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ISLAM Makhachev is still the light heavyweight champion after making Dustin Poirier submit to a d'arce choke.
Poirier stuffed Makhachev's takedowns multiple times throughout the fight but was unable to stop him halfway through the fifth round and ended up tapping out.
Meanwhile, Donald Trump sat ringside for all the action Saturday night just days after his conviction.
Trump made his way ringside at the beginning of the main card with UFC President Dana White and was met with cheers from the crowd.
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Submission!
Poirier gets some solid shots in on Makhachev but it's just not enough.
Makhachev finds a way to get Poirier down on the ground and locks a choke hold on him.
Poirier can't escape and taps out.
And still Light Heavyweight Champion...
Islam Makhachev!
Poirier vs Makhachev – Round Four
Both fighters trade blows in the middle of the octagon as Poirier stuffs a takedown attempt from Makhachev.
Makhachev connects with a punch to Poirier's head and then shoots for a takedown once again.
Makhachev stays on Poirier's back and continues to apply pressure against the cage.
Poirier escapes and slices Makhachev's forehead open with an elbow.
On to round five we go!
Poirier vs Makhachev – Round Three
Makhachev nails Poirier with some vicious knees and takes him down to the mat.
He gets Poirier in the same position as round one and it's now he is just trying to survive once again.
Poirier escapes and is fired up shouting while throwing punches Makhachev's way!
Poirier's left eye is bothering him though as he keeps touching it often.
Poirier vs Makhachev – Round Two
Makhachev attempts to take down Poirier multiple times but he escapes each time.
Poirier is keeping his distance but hasn't been able to do any damage on the feet.
Poirier has some success on the feet but Makhachev finally gets a takedown late in the round.
Poirier vs Makhachev - Round One
Makhachev shoots early on and takes Poirier down as the crowd boos after expecting the two to strike back and forth.
Makhachev seems to have complete control of Poirier and locks in a kimura but is unsuccessful.
Poirier continues to struggle as Makhachev has a tight grip with under two minutes to go.
Makhachev has racked up over 3 minutes of control time in the first round as he shows his dominance.
Time for the main event
It's time for what everyone has been waiting for!
Islam Makhachev and Dustin Poirier are about to go to battle for five rounds for the light heavyweight championship.
Poirier enters the bout with a 30-8 record and Makhachev comes in at 25-1.
It's time!!!!
And the winner is...
Sean Strickland by split decision!
Costa vs Strickland – Round Five
Strickland has outstruck Costa in every single round and has a clear advantage.
Costa will likely need a finish to pull off the victory as Strickland has been the aggressor.
Strickland and Costa go the distance as we await the decision from the scorecards.
Costa vs Strickland – Round Four
Costa's corner tells him they believe he is up two rounds to one but Joe Rogan doesn't believe that is true.
Strickland is the clear winner in the fight right now as Costa hasn't had much offense all fight.
Costa looks visibly tired and out of it as Strickland looks like he just started round one.
Costa vs Strickland – Round Three
Costa seems to be gassing out early in the third round as he begins to breathe heavily and walk around the octagon with his mouth wide open.
Strickland continues to walk Costa down and throw leg kicks up the middle directly into his midsection.
Costa has no answer for Strickland late in round three.
(R-L) Sean Strickland punches Paulo CostaCredit: Getty Costa vs Strickland – Round Two
Costa continues to beat Strickland down with leg kicks giving him welts on his legs.
But Strickland is showing no signs of slowing down as he is known for his great cardio.
Costa's stomach has become red after Strickland lands multiple leg kicks to his midsection.
Strickland tags Costa with a left hand and he forces a smile out of him.
Costa vs Strickland - Round One
Costa lands a leg kick on Strickland and it seems to have affected him a bit.
But it hasn't stopped Strickland from constantly applying pressure on Costa.
There hasn't been much action besides some leg kicks and jabs throughout the first round but we still have four more rounds to go.
Get ready for the co-main event!
Paulo Costa and Sean Strickland are about to battle in a five-round middleweight fight.
Sean Strickland comes into the fight with a 28-6 record and Costa enters with a 14-3 record.
It's time!!!
Submission!
Oleksiejczuk comes out on the attack and connects with some solid shots on Holland.
Oleksiejczuk knocks Holland down on the ground but Holland grabs his arm latches an armbar on him and dislocates his arm!
What an ending! Holland by Submission!
Time for Kevin Holland vs Michal Oleksiejczuk
Kevin Holland is about to battle Michal Oleksiejczuk in a three-round middleweight clash.
Holland enters tonight with a 25-11 record and Oleksiejczuk comes in with a 19-7 record.
And the winner is...
Niko Price by unanimous decision!
Price vs Morono – Round Three
Both fighters are fatigued and there is not much action in the third round.
Price secures yet another takedown and then pieces up Morono on the feet again.
We go to the scorecards but there is not much doubt who the winner will be.
Price vs Morono – Round Two
Both fighters have not been afraid to let it fly as each trade right hooks and jabs.
Niko Price seems like the fresher fighter throughout the second round which makes sense since Morono took the fight on short notice.
Morono swings and misses and Price picks him up and slams him down for a takedown!
Morono escapes and pins Price against the cage but doesn't do much damage and ends up getting taken down once again.
(L-R) Niko Price and Alex Morono trade punches in a welterweight fightCredit: Getty Price vs Morono - Round One
Price and Morono trade blows in the middle of the octagon and both end up on the mat.
Each fighter scrambles to get position and Morono ends up securing control but Price counters and takes over.
It has been a wrestling clinic in the first round.
Price and Morono meet back in the middle of the octagon and swing with nothing to lose for the last two minutes of the round.
Time for Niko Price vs. Alex Morono
Niko Price battles Alex Morono next in a three-round welterweight clash.
Price enters the fight with a 15-7 record while Morono comes into the bout with a 24-9 record.
And the winner is...
Randy Brown by unanimous decision!
Brown vs Dos Santos – Round Three
The fight is paused this time after Brown pokes Dos Santos in the eyes but it resumes shortly after.
Brown has connected on 63 of 153 strikes for the match compared to 37 of 95 for Dos Santos.
Brown cuts Dos Santos open with a vicious knee to the head but is unable to capitalize.
We head to the scorecards.
Brown vs Dos Santos – Round Two
Dos Santos stuns Brown with a right hand and secures a takedown on him.
Brown fights but Dos Santos drags him back down to the mat and leans all his body weight on him.
Dos Santos hops on Brown's back and locks in a rear naked choke but Brown fights through it and avoids the submission.
Brown reverses Dos Santos and he pummels him with punches and elbows, what a conclusion to round two!
(R-L) Randy Brown of Jamaica elbows Elizeu Zaleski dos SantosCredit: Getty Brown vs Dos Santos - Round One
Brown comes out looking pretty fast on his feet as he throws multiple jabs and leg kicks.
During the fight, the fans seem to be having some fun as they chant "We Want Trump."
Dos Santos was poked in the eye but the match wasn't stopped for him to gain composure.
Dos Santos takes Brown down but for seconds as he escapes.
Randy Brown vs Elizeu Zaleski Dos Santos up first
Brown and Dos Santos will battle in a three-round welterweight fight.
Brown has won 6 of his last 7 bouts and enters the fight with an 18-5 record.
Meanwhile, Dos Santos enters tonight's clash with a 24-7-1 record.