Makhachev (26-1 MMA, 15-1 UFC) notched his third title defense when he submitted Poirier in Round 5 at UFC 302 in June.

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

Khabib Nurmagomedov recently reflected on his title fight against Dustin Poirier and revealed what 'The Diamond' told him at the end of the first round.

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

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Former UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov passed on the torch to his teammate and close friend, Islam Makhachev, when he chose to hang up his gloves in 2020.

Champions Islam Makhachev and Merab Dvalishvili will be wearing their own personalized fight shorts when they enter the cage for their matchups at UFC 311.

Ahead of UFC 311, Islam Makhachev took part in an interview with Shakiel Mahjouri, during which he revealed that were it not for Khabib Nurmagomedov's instructions, he would have continued striking wi ...

As for his BKFC career, Eddie Alvarez is 1-1 so far. Alvarez defeated Chad Mendes in his debut before failing to capture the inaugural "King of Violence" title from Mike Perry in Dec. 2023. Alvarez is ...

The Ultimate Fighting Championship kicks off their numbered cards for 2025 as UFC 311 lands in Los Angeles this weekend. Islam Makhachev defends his lightweight title in the main event – a ...

Dustin Poirier has been aptly dubbed one of four "kings of violence" alongside fellow lightweights Eddie Alvarez, Justin Gaethje and Michael Chandler.