The debate over Islam Makhachev's status as the number one pound-for-pound fighter in MMA continues to generate discussion, with prominent voices like Michael ...

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

Jun 1, 2024; Newark, New Jersey, USA; Islam Makhachev (red gloves) fights Dustin Poirier (blue gloves) during UFC 302 at Prudential Center. / Joe Camporeale-Imagn Images A meeting with Tsarukyan ...

Islam Makhachev ... now coaches Makhachev – is seeking a 15th straight win in his fourth successive title defence. Makhachev’s last result was a submission victory over Dustin Poirier, a ...

Islam Makhachev retained his lightweight title with a rapid submission of Renato Moicano at UFC 311, seeing off the late-notice challenger with a first-round D’Arce choke. Makhachev was ...

UFC 311 was originally scheduled to feature lightweight champion Islam Makhachev battling top-rated ... winners included underdog selections on Dustin Poirier (+190) against Benoit Saint Denis ...

Islam Makhachev ... to dominant performances. Makhachev's striking has also evolved, making him a well-rounded threat in the octagon. His last victory over Dustin Poirier via submission in the ...

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 ...

In the main event, Islam Makhachev was ... who now coaches Makhachev – is seeking a 15th straight win in his fourth successive title defence. Makhachev’s last result was a submission victory over ...

Arman Tsarukyan being out of his title fight against Islam Makhachev at UFC 311 had thrown the UFC into ... Alex “Poatan” Pereira (@AlexPereiraUFC) January 17, 2025 Dustin Poirier, a seasoned ...

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.

Islam Makhachev and ... on ESPNews at 8 p.m. Makhachev (26-1-0), the UFC lightweight champion, has won 14 straight fights, including submitting Dustin Poirier in his lone appearance of 2024.