Makhachev notched his third title defense when he beat Dustin Poirier with a fifth-round D’Arce choke at UFC 302 in June.
Paddy Pimblett was not impressed by Islam Makhachev's submission victory over Dustin Poirier back in June 2024.
Dustin Poirier has been one of the UFC’s biggest stars without ever claiming a championship. He’s taken down big names like Conor McGregor and Max Holloway, yet the title has always eluded him.
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 beat Dustin Poirier in his last UFC lightweight title defence in June Russian star Islam Makhachev will defend his lightweight title against Arman Tsarukyan at UFC 311 in ...
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 ...
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 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 ...
Coach to Islam Makhachev and Khabib Nurmagomedov, Javier Mendez once revealed an inside scoop into training sessions between ...
Matt Brown has given his take on who he thinks Conor McGregor should fight next, urging McGregor to stick to boxing.
UFC legend Dustin Poirier has torched Michael Chandler on social media following a recent back and forth between them.
Amid links to a big-name fight in his return to action next year, promotional perfect contender, Paddy Pimblett claims he ...