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

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

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

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

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.

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 ...

A popular UFC lightweight dismisses (insert) Islam Makhachev (left) and his submission of Dustin Poirier this year (right). [Images courtesy: @islam_makhachev on Instagram, @Home_of_Fight on X and ...

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 ...

Khabib Nurmagomedov thinks it's time for various UFC lightweights to call it a career. Nurmagomedov specifically pointed out ...

UFC legend Dustin Poirier has torched Michael Chandler on social media following a recent back and forth between them.

Dustin Poirier is a fan favorite and has delivered some major ... When ‘The Diamond’ fought Islam Makhachev for the ...

The pound-for-pound ace and reigning Ultimate Fighting Championship lightweight titleholder will defend his undisputed crown when he rematches Arman Tsarukyan in the UFC 311 main event on Jan. 18.