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 successfully stuffed takedowns and held his own in the striking exchanges throughout the fight.

Next week, he'll do so against Arman Tsarukyan. Despite submitting Dustin Poirier in round four, Islam Makhachev spent much of the fight outstriking 'The Diamond.' In fact, he even outboxed him.

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 ... Mendez called ...

Despite expectations that Khamzat Chimaev would dominate the list, the honor goes to Islam Makhachev for his stunning victory over Dustin ... fight. In the final round, Makhachev rocked Poirier ...

Islam Makhachev managed ... but he didn’t get anywhere near a full fight camp and was brought in last minute. The champion’s fight against Dustin Poirier was the first time in his title ...

In true champion fashion, Islam Makhachev ... the next fight, we can meet,” he continued. The 36-year-old hasn’t picked up a win since his emphatic head kick win over Dustin Poirier at UFC ...

Makhachev put a stamp on that rivalry with a huge KO and then defended his title against Dustin Poirier who fought ... as the Jungle Fight featherweight champion. Islam Makhachev could break ...

In the main event, Islam Makhachev ... outing, Makhachev submitted former UFC interim lightweight champion Dustin Poirier in the main event of UFC 302. Makhachev has earned fight-night bonus ...

UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev acknowledges he wasn't flawless against Dustin Poirier ... Makhachev enjoyed the fight. "Last time I fought Poirier, he prepared for this fight very ...