Dustin Poirier vs Islam Makhachev
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Dustin Poirier vs Islam Makhachev: Matchup Breakdown
Dustin Poirier is 22-9 (1 NC) in the Lightweight division with a 68.8% win rate. Islam Makhachev is 18-1 at Welterweight, winning 94.7% of the time. Dustin Poirier is listed as retired. Islam Makhachev is listed as active.
They have met 1 time. Islam Makhachev leads the series 1-0. Their most recent meeting was UFC 302: Makhachev vs. Poirier on Jun 1, 2024, won by Islam Makhachev by Submission in round 5.
Islam Makhachev holds the higher MMA.SOCIAL ELO rating, 1,796 to 1,216. Career peaks are 1,358 for Dustin Poirier and 1,796 for Islam Makhachev. Dustin Poirier has 11 KO/TKO and 4 submission wins from 22 victories, a 68.2% finish rate. Islam Makhachev has 3 KO/TKO and 8 submission wins, finishing 61.1% of the time.
Dustin Poirier stands 5' 9" with a reach of 72" and fights southpaw. Islam Makhachev is 5' 10" with a reach of 70", southpaw. That is a 2-inch reach advantage for Dustin Poirier. Dustin Poirier is 37, Islam Makhachev is 34.
Across the bouts with round-by-round data recorded, Dustin Poirier has landed 1,861 significant strikes at 50.0% accuracy with 28 takedowns and 1h 10m of control time. Islam Makhachev has landed 507 at 58.0% with 48 takedowns and 1h 53m of control.
Dustin Poirier has 3 title fights (0 won) against 7 (7 won) for Islam Makhachev. They share 3 common opponents: Charles Oliveira, Dan Hooker, King Green.
Have Dustin Poirier and Islam Makhachev fought before?
Yes. Dustin Poirier and Islam Makhachev have fought once in the UFC. Islam Makhachev won by submission at UFC 302: Makhachev vs. Poirier on June 1, 2024.
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Who has more UFC wins, Dustin Poirier or Islam Makhachev?
Dustin Poirier has more UFC wins: 22 to 18. Dustin Poirier's UFC record is 22-9 (1 NC); Islam Makhachev's is 18-1.
KO/TKO wins: Dustin Poirier 11, Islam Makhachev 3. Submission wins: Dustin Poirier 4, Islam Makhachev 8.
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Who is taller, Dustin Poirier or Islam Makhachev?
Islam Makhachev is taller at 5'10", to Dustin Poirier's 5'9" (1 inch). Dustin Poirier has the longer reach: 72 inches to 70.
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