In the end, Dustin Poirier won the sweepstakes for the next crack at UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev. The popular veteran will get his shot at the…
Arman Tsarukyan survived the 155-pound stalwart and submission phenom Charles Oliveira at UFC 300. The UFC lightweight contender thus snagged the No. 1 contender’s spot to contend for the title held by Islam Makhachev.
UFC returns to Newark, N.J. with another stellar card, headlined by UFC lightweight champion Islam The post Islam Makhachev defends against Dustin Poirier in UFC 302 main event in Newark, New Jersey first appeared on MyMMANews.
UFC 302’s main event between Islam Makhachev (25-1) and Dustin Poirier (30-8) has everything a UFC fan would want. It has trash talk and two excellent MMA stars, and it’s going down in Newark, New Jersey.
It’s just a few days since UFC 300, and Dana White is already making waves for his upcoming events. Islam Makhachev is set to defend his UFC Lightweight against fight fan favorite Dustin Poirier.
Will third time be the charm for Dustin Poirier as he challenges Islam Makhachev for the UFC lightweight title? Here's all you need to know about ticket prices for those looking to attend UFC 302.
Islam Makhachev will look to defend his UFC lightweight title against Dustin Poirier at UFC 302 in Newark, New Jersey on June 1.
Makhachev makes his third title defense as Poirier gets his third chance to become UFC champion
Almost five years ago to the day, Arman Tsarukyan made his UFC debut against the future lightweight champion, Islam Makhachev. At UFC 300 Saturday night, Tsarukyan secured his rematch with Makhachev by defeating former champion Charles Oliveira.
Tensions are starting to rise between Dustin Poirier and Islam Makhachev. It’s not the lightweight title fight everybody was expecting in 2024, but it’s the one UFC fans might have to settle for as there’s a serious lack of available contenders right now.
UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev is in prime condition and eager to step into the octagon, viewing Dustin Poirier as the most suitable opponent for his desired timeline.
The UFC approached three fighters for a bout with Leon Edwards at UFC 300. As it turns out, Islam Makhachev was one of them. The reigning UFC Lightweight Champion has long dreamt of double-champ status, mentioning in the past he'd love to fight for welterweight gold someday.
Some regard Islam Makhachev as the top fighter in the world. But the reigning UFC champion believes another holds that title. Makhachev recently gave honors of the most dangerous man in the sport to reigning three-division ONE champion, Anatoly Malykhin.
Islam Makhachev is considered to be the best pound-for-pound athlete in the UFC. With a 25-1 professional record and 13 consecutive victories, the UFC Lightweight Champion’s success warrants the accolades.
The history of the UFC is littered with great bouts between titans of the sport. The problem is that circumstances out of the control of UFC President Dana White often arise, making these major fights few and far between.
As far as Javier Mendez sees it, the path to greatness for Islam Makhachev is a pretty simple one. Mendez, speaking with Casino Alpha recently, laid out a three-fight future for his fighter that would lead to challenging for the welterweight title.
What's the word on Islam Makhachev? Everybody's wondering when we'll see the UFC Lightweight Champion back in action after a pair of title defenses over
City Kickboxing coach Eugene Bareman couldn't watch Alexander Volkanovski's short-notice rematch with Islam Makhachev at UFC 294 out of fear for how it would play out.
Islam Makhachev has revealed an expected timeline for his next UFC lightweight title defense. Currently the UFC’s #1-ranked pound-for-pound fighter, Makhachev last stepped into the cage at UFC 294 and knocked out Alexander Volkanovski when the Australian stepped in for Charles Oliveira on short notice.
Sean O'Malley recently revealed himself to be among the many intimidated by Islam Makhachev's well-rounded fighting capabilities. The UFC Bantamweight Champion is currently preparing for his long-awaited rematch with Marlon "Chito" Vera.
Rafael dos Anjos is scheduled to face Mateusz Gamrot on UFC 299 on March 3 in Miami, Florida. And thus this was one of the topics he was questioned about during his interview on the most recent edition of the Jaxxon Podcast.
The UFC's lightweight division has long been one of the most talent stacked weight classes in the sport and that's no different in 2024. Currently, the 155-pound champion also represents the best that MMA has to offer with Islam Makhachev sitting atop the division and the pound for pound rankings.
The UFC's lightweight division has been one of the most stacked weight classes in the entire sport for a long time, and that's no different leading into the final weeks of 2023.
American Kickboxing Academy head coach Javier Mendez has dished on who he thinks will be the next UFC lightweight title challenger for Islam Makhachev.
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