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 ...

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 ...

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.

Relive the action as Islam Makhachev retained his lightweight belt against Renato Moicano, who stepped in on one day’s notice after an injury to Arman Tsarukyan ...

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 ...

Some already consider Islam Makhachev ... it wasn’t Makhachev’s brutal five-rounder with Alexander Volkanovski at UFC 284 that was his hardest fight, but Dustin Poirier at UFC 302.

Islam Makhachev can now be named the UFC Lightweight GOAT after UFC 311. Who will the UFC Lightweight Champion defend his ...

Although he joined the UFC in 2015, Islam ... Makhachev is quickly making a case to be considered in the conversation, having already beaten several future Hall of Famers in Dustin Poirier ...

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 ...