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

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

UFC Lightweight Champion Islam Makhachev reflects on his UFC 302 victory over Dustin Poirier, acknowledging mistakes made in the fight.

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 ...

Islam Makhachev believes he would've knocked Dustin Poirier out in their UFC title fight if it wasn't for Khabib Nurmagomedov ...

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 ...

Ahead of his UFC 311 title defense against Arman Tsarukyan, Islam Makhachev has surprisingly named Tony Ferguson as his dream ...

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.

Tsarukyan (22-3 MMA, 9-2 UFC) challenges lightweight champion Makhachev (26-1 MMA, 15-1 UFC) in a rematch, which headlines ...

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 ...

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 ...