Makhachev (26-1 MMA, 15-1 UFC) notched his third title defense when he submitted Poirier in Round 5 at UFC 302 in June.

Sentiment was low for Poirier, whom many considered undeserving of the title shot. ‘The Diamond’ earned his fight off the ...

Ahead of UFC 311, Islam Makhachev took part in an interview with Shakiel Mahjouri, during which he revealed that were it not for Khabib Nurmagomedov's instructions, he would have continued striking wi ...

UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev acknowledges he wasn't flawless against Dustin Poirier. Makhachev (26-1 MMA, 15-1 UFC) notched his third title defense when he submitted Poirier in Round 5 ...

Islam Makhachev says he still likes to watch his fight with Dustin Poirier despite making a lot of mistakes in it.

Islam Makhachev recently reflected on his successful title defense against Dustin Poirier at UFC 302 and highlighted areas in which he believes he could have been better.

The lightweight champion, Islam Makhachev, faced Dustin Poirier, also known as ‘The Diamond,’ at UFC 302 in one of the most thrilling fights of 2024. The bout lasted five intense rounds ...

The former middleweight titleholder will join be one of the many fight fans watching when lightweight champion Islam Makhachev defends his belt in a rematch with Arman Tsarukyan at UFC 311, which will ...

Despite expectations that Khamzat Chimaev would dominate the list, the honor goes to Islam Makhachev for his stunning victory over Dustin Poirier. This marks a major recognition of Makhachev’s ...

Islam Makhachev will look to make a fourth successful lightweight championship title defence when he faces old foe Arman ...