Islam Makhachev is going to defend his lightweight title against veteran Dustin Poirier at UFC 302. He recently shared a picture on Instagram with his coach, Khabib Nurmagomedov, hinting at an ongoing training session. Khabib Nurmagomedov has been assisting Islam during his UFC fights, but the eagle stepped away from coaching ahead of UFC 284. … Read more
The long-awaited debut of the UFC’s newest gloves is slated for UFC 302, where Islam Makhachev and Dustin Poirier will have the honor of being the inaugural fighters to enter the octagon donning these prestigious gold championship gloves. Following UFC 300 on Saturday night, UFC president Dana White revealed that Islam Makhachev would defend his … Read more
Dustin Poirier, the former UFC interim-Lightweight Champion, shared his thoughts on Islam Makhachev’s response to his callout. Following a spectacular knockout victory over ex-French Special Forces member Benoit St-Denis, “The Diamond” called out Islam, expressing his desire for another shot at the belt. Dustin Poirier serves brutal clap back to Islam Makhachev In an interview … Read more
The lightweight division of the UFC is brimming with potential contenders vying for a shot at Islam Makhacev, the reigning UFC Lightweight champion. Recently, Islam Makhachev was offered a fight against Dustin Poirier, a matchup that surprised many, particularly Arman Tsarukyan. Arman, who believes he would have been a more fitting opponent, comments on the … Read more
In a recent interview with MMA Junkie, UFC Lightweight Champion Islam Makhachev proposed that the next matchup for Bantamweight Champion Sean O’Malley should be with fellow AKA teammate Umar Nurmagomedov, who is currently undefeated. Umar, cousin of the legendary UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov, is currently ranked #10 in the Bantamweight division and boasts an … Read more
With a fighting record of 25-1-0, Islam Makhachev is one of the top names in the UFC currently. As the reigning UFC Lightweight Champion, Islam feels like the UFC doesn’t have a ‘worthy opponent’ for the lightweight title shot. However, after Dustin Poirier’s incredible knockout win over Benoit Saint in UFC 299, Makhachev has been … Read more
As a native of Dagestan, Russia, Islam Makhachev stands as a towering figure in the realm of combat sports. Renowned for his unparalleled prowess inside the octagon, he has become a symbol of excellence in mixed martial arts. Recently, Makhachev has weighed in on the UFC 300 event, advocating for the removal of the highly … Read more
Islam Makhachev, the UFC Lightweight Champion of the world, recently shared that he was offered the Leon Edwards bout for UFC 300 but refused to take the fight. Islam had called out Leon earlier in 2023 after Edwards fought Colby Covington. Leon Edwards, the Welterweight champion of the world, has successfully defended his belt twice, … Read more
Dustin Poirier, a fighter who has never lost two bouts in a row, has built a career marked by outstanding comeback wins and the most satisfying redemption. After enduring a brutal knockout by Justin Gaethje, many wrote him off, predicting the end of his journey. However, at UFC 299 in Miami, Poirier silenced doubters by … Read more
After a sensational win on Sunday during the co-main event of UFC 299, Dustin Poirier has his eyes set on the UFC Lightweight Champion of the World, Islam Makhachev. During an interview with Ariel Helwani on The MMA Hour Podcast, Poirier revealed his plans for an instant comeback against Makhachev and discussed his infamous guillotine … Read more
