Makhachev notched his third title defense when he beat Dustin Poirier with a fifth-round D’Arce choke at UFC 302 in June.

Nurmagomedov specifically pointed out former foe Dustin Poirier, who's coming off a title loss to lightweight champion Islam ...

It seems like every UFC champion these days is eyeing double-championship status, and with another successful lightweight ...

Dana White previously confirmed that the UFC is working on Dustin Poirier’s retirement fight. Poirier, who initially ...

Paddy Pimblett was not impressed by Islam Makhachev's submission victory over Dustin Poirier back in June 2024.

Paddy Pimblett has explained why UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev doesn't deserve Submission of the Year. Makhachev notched his third title defense when he beat Dustin Poirier with a fifth ...

Poirier received plenty of praise for his ability to defend takedowns for much of the bout. Makhachev, considered among the best wrestlers in the sport, was able to land just five of his 16 takedown ...

Zellhuber and Ribovics helped ring in the UFC 306 main card headlined by Sean O’Malley vs. Merab Dvalishvili. After two title fights at the top of the card that left more to be desired, Zellhuber vs.

Islam Makhachev eyes history at UFC 311, aiming to surpass Khabib Nurmagomedov’s lightweight title record against Arman ...

A common selection is Islam Makhachev’s win over Dustin Poirier, in which Makhachev overcame big damage early to smother Poirier in the championship rounds by D’Arce choke. Pimblett is knocking on the ...