Makhachev vs Poirier named the best UFC fight in six months

The lightweight title fight between reigning champion Islam Makhachev from Russia and Dustin Poirier from the U.S. at UFC 302 took the number one spot on the official list of best UFC fights of 2024.

This was the second-toughest fight of Makhachev's reign as lightweight champion so far, and despite some good grappling defence from 'The Diamond,' the Russian's grappling was just too good.

In the fifth and final round, Makhachev managed to get Poirier down to the ground and submitted him with just over two minutes left in the fight with a brabo choke.

Out of Makhachev's three title defences so far, two have been Fight of the Year contenders.

'The Diamond' took both the number one and number two spots of best fights of 2024 so far.