Dustin Poirier reveals several gruesome injuries post-UFC 302

Dustin Poirier showcased just how much of a dog he is at UFC 302 after he took Islam Makhachev to the brink before his eventual collapse late in the final round. Despite putting on a show and entertaining fans around the world, Poirier sustained several injuries throughout the fight.

‘The Diamond’ has been a UFC mainstay since his arrival over a decade ago. Doing almost everything in the sport but win an undisputed title, many believe the fan-favorite has a huge chance of making the company Hall-of-Fame.

Dustin Poirier’s closely contested matchup against Islam Makhachev only adds to his legacy of being one of the very best lightweights to ever compete in mixed martial arts. While his stock did rise following UFC 302, not everything has been positive for the Louisiana native.

In a short post on social media, Poirier confirmed that he suffered multiple injuries during his last performance. 

“Nose is broken bad, rib is broken and my ACL is partially torn,” Poirier stated on social media. “FIGHT LIFE.”

Nose is broken bad, rib is broken and my ACL is partially torn.

FIGHT LIFE ⚔️

— The Diamond (@DustinPoirier) June 5, 2024

Both men were bloodied and battered during their fight of the night showcase. While damage was done on both sides, Poirier claimed that it wasn’t a legal strike that damaged his nose.

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In a separate update, the 155er insisted that it was a headbutt that caused his broken nose.

“Knee hit my face. It was the headbutt before. It was accidental, but it hurt.”

Knee hit my face. It was the headbutt before. It was accidental, but it hurt https://t.co/WhAJwfKZhw

— The Diamond (@DustinPoirier) June 5, 2024

However, Dustin Poirier wasn’t the only one who was at a disadvantage during the fight. 

Earlier this week, Islam Makhachev confirmed that the rumors were true. Heading into fight week, concerns were raised about Makhachev’s health as media day pictures seemed to show staph infection on his leg. 

While it’s unclear if this did play a role in the fight, fans stated that the Russian looked more fatigued than usual.