"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 ...

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 created a lighthearted yet biting moment in MMA history when he questioned Dustin Poirier's Brazilian jiu-jitsu (BJJ) credentials. Ahead of his fight against Charles Oliveira at ...

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 ...

According to a former title challenger for the UFC's 170-pound belt, Islam Makhachev could move up to pursue welterweight gold sooner rather than later.

MMA fans recently voiced their thoughts after learning that the UFC is planning a big fight for Islam Makhachev ... Oliveira or Dustin Poirier to justify receiving a shot at Makhachev's ...

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 ...

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 (far left) believes he would have knocked out Dustin Poirier (right) had Khabib Nurmagomedov (center left) let him strike more. [Images courtesy: @ufc via X/Twitter] Ahead of UFC ...

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 ...

The highly anticipated fight between Islam Makhachev and Arman Tsarukyan has been canceled after Tsarukyan withdrew due to a back injury. Fans quickly expressed their desire to see Dustin Poirier ...