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 ...

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.

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

"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 ...

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

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

Dustin Poirier, the fourth-ranked lightweight fighter in the UFC, commented on rumors that he would fight on April 13 in ...

Sean Strickland believes Islam Makhachev is too small for middleweight and has warned him against moving up the division in ...

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.

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