Tsarukyan saw Makhachev slow down against Poirier (30-8 MMA, 22-7 UFC), and thinks he’d exploit him if he got tired in their fight. Makhachev confirmed speculation that he was battling a staph infection less than a month out of the fight.

Former UFC undefeated lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov made an appearance at the UFC show after a long time at UFC 302 pay-per-view as the corner man and coach of his best friend and current UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev.

Dustin Poirier’s eye swelled between rounds and he complained of what appeared to be a broken nose during UFC 302.

Dustin Poirier lost to Islam Makhachev at UFC 302 and has now revealed the horrific injuries he sustained in the fight.

Dustin Poirier has revealed his extensive injury list following his gruelling UFC 302 defeat against Islam Makhachev and it could spell the end of his MMA career

Poirier suffered a broken nose, rib, and partially torn ACL during his battle with Makhachev at UFC 302. Coach Yves Edwards disclosed Poirier had a pre-fight rib injury, limiting his training leading up to the event.

Dustin Poirier fought valiantly Saturday against Islam Makhachev at the UFC 302 event in New Jersey. But it came at a cost as he posted Wednesday on social media that he's suffered damage. Poirier said he's suffered two broken bones and a muscle tear.