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 knows he wasn’t at his best against Dustin Poirier, but he still loves that fight. Last June, Makhachev defended his lightweight title for the third time, facing former interim ...

Khabib Nurmagomedov and Islam Makhachev share a common UFC opponent. UFC lightweight champion Makhachev's most recent title defense came in a fifth-round submission of Dustin Poirier at UFC 302.

Dustin Poirier's training partner has reacted to news of a fight against Brian Ortega, which is reportedly in the works.

"If you look at it, Islam Makhachev is secretly a villain. A bigger villain than Ilia Topuria. A thread. 01. Submits Dustin Poirier." Unfortunately, the statement proved polarizing. Despite ...

Dustin Poirier is expected to return in 2025 for what is being labeled as his ‘last dance’. The opponent and the date remain ...

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

Beneil Darisuh believes there is one fighter who has what it takes to dethrone lightweight king Islam Makhachev. And his ...

There, the UFC executive largely shut down Islam Makhachev’s tease of a move to 185 pounds. While Dana White has no issue ...

When Islam Makhachev retained his lightweight title ... highlighted in recent fights by submitting Dustin Poirier and Moicano, but his striking is equally as impressive. He outstruck Poirier ...

Charles Oliveira wants a rematch with Islam Makhachev at the International Fight Week UFC PPV card in the summer.

With Islam Makhachev breaking his close friend, mentor and coach Khabib Nurmagomedov's record for most UFC lightweight title defences, BBC Sport analyses how the pair compare statistically.