Dustin Poirier vs Islam Makhachev

UFC, Dustin Poirier and Arman Tsarukyan

UFC champ Islam Makhachev opens up on mistakes in Dustin Poirier win

Makhachev (26-1 MMA, 15-1 UFC) notched his third title defense when he submitted Poirier in Round 5 at UFC 302 in June. Makhachev, who’s dominated most of his opposition throughout his career, was surprised with how competitive “The Diamond” made things.

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Daniel Cormier believes Arman Tsarukyan should be next for Islam Makhachev following UFC 311: “It has to be him!”

Despite Arman Tsarukyan pulling out of UFC 311, Daniel Cormier still believes the rising lightweight deserves a fight with Islam Makhachev.

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Dustin Poirier Shuts Down Lightweight Rival for Post-UFC 311 Jab at Arman Tsarukyan

The first UFC Pay-Per-View of the year went down last weekend at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, CA, and provided an action-packed night of fights for fans, but the card did feature an unexpected main event after Arman Tsarukyan was forced out of his lightweight title fight with Islam Makhachev on weigh-in day.

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Islam Makhachev vs. Dustin Poirier fantasy catchweight bout at UFC 311: 'The Diamond' shares three-word response to fan's wish

The highly anticipated fight between Islam Makhachev and Arman Tsarukyan has been canceled after Tsarukyan withdrew due to a ...

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Khabib Nurmagomedov on whether fighting or coaching against Dustin Poirier was harder

Khabib Nurmagomedov and Islam Makhachev share a common UFC opponent. UFC lightweight champion Makhachev's most recent title ...

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Islam Makhachev’s hardest opponent named as shock fighter who never won undisputed UFC title

Sentiment was low for Poirier, whom many considered undeserving of the title shot. ‘The Diamond’ earned his fight off the ...

Islam Makhachev, Renato Moicano's Next Best Fights After UFC 311 Results

Islam Makhachev extended his reign over the lightweight division with a first-round submission win over Renato Moicano at UFC ...

Javier Mendez has surprise pick for UFC champion Islam Makhachev's toughest fight

Many people might disagree with Javier Mendez ’s pick for UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev ’s toughest fight.

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Manager Claims UFC Has 'Completely Different Plan' for Islam Makhachev

Manager Ali Abdelaziz recently hinted at Islam Makhachev's future plans. According to Abdelaziz, the UFC's immediate plans ...

After UFC 311, it's clear: Islam Makhachev is where delusions go to die

Makhachev’s victory over Renato Moicano was so easy that it felt darn near anticlimactic. Is it time for Ilia Topuria to come ...

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Pros react after Islam Makhachev subs Renato Moicano at UFC 311

Tonight's UFC 311 pay-per-view event was headlined by a lightweight title fight between Islam Makhachev and Renato Moicano.

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Khabib Nurmagomedov vs. Islam Makhachev lightweight GOAT debate settled as ex-champion makes ‘more well-rounded’ claim

Makhachev and his UFC Hall of Fame mentor Khabib Nurmagomedov are two of the greatest lightweights to ever compete inside the Octagon. After Makhachev’s latest win, many fans and pundits have begun to ...

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UFC 311: Islam Makhachev Wants to Move Up to Face Dricus Du Plessis Following Big Win

Following Islam Makhachev's big win at UFC 311, the pound-for-pound best fighter in the world wants to move up to face Dricus ...

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