Makhachev (26-1 MMA, 15-1 UFC) notched his third title defense when he submitted Poirier in Round 5 at UFC 302 in June. Makhachev, who’s dominated most of his opposition throughout his career, was ...

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 Dagestani noted that ...

That had Makhachev contemplating jumping up to 185 pounds, which middleweight champion Dricus Du Plessis cautioned him about ...

Some already consider Islam Makhachev’s path to UFC gold harder ... but Dustin Poirier at UFC 302. “Dustin [Poirier] was the biggest challenge,” Mendez exclaimed. “Dustin brought it ...

Islam Makhachev (far left ... he would have continued striking with Dustin Poirier at UFC 302. In fact, Makhachev believes he was on the verge of a knockout. Instead, Nurmagomedov, his friend ...

Sean Strickland believes Islam Makhachev is too small for middleweight and has warned him against moving up the division in ...

This will be Tsarukyan’s first title fight in the UFC. The Armenian fighter has won each of his last four bouts, including a split decision win at UFC 300 over Charles Oliveira. Tsarukyan has a record ...

Jun 1, 2024; Newark, New Jersey, USA; Islam Makhachev (red gloves) celebrates defeating Dustin Poirier (blue gloves) during UFC 302 at Prudential Center. / Joe Camporeale-Imagn Images The highly ...

Islam Makhachev, left, puts his UFC lightweight ... Most recently, he beat Dustin Poirier by fifth-round submission at UFC 302 last June. Moicano, No. 7 in ESPN's divisional rankings, enters ...

Custom UFC shorts and golden gloves are becoming a hot trend in the promotion. Fans first got a glimpse of custom shorts at UFC 300, which sent them into a frenzy. Meanwhile, the golden gloves ...

I'd submit Dustin Poirier': Paddy Pimblett downplays Islam Makhachev's win UFC 302 bonuses: Islam Makhachev double-dips for $100,000 in thriller vs. Dustin Poirier 'One of the best fights I've ...