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
In a recent exclusive interview, Dustin Poirier shared his thoughts on Benoit St-Denis entering the bout while recovering from a staph infection. Dustin secured a second-round knockout victory against the ex-Special Forces member, Benoit St-Denis, at UFC 299. Benoit later revealed that he was coming off heavy antibiotics, recovering from a staph infection. According to … 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
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
After winning the co-main event of UFC 299 with a sensational Round 2 knockout victory against Benoit Saint-Denis, Dustin Poirier, the former UFC Interim Lightweight Champion, opened up about his struggles with his mental health on Ariel Helwani’s MMA Hour Podcast. Dustin Poirier discussed his outlook on fighting, his career and how the fight game … 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
Dustin Poirier is undeniably one of the best fighters in UFC history, consistently maintaining a strong presence in the lightweight rankings. After a KO loss to Justin Gaethje last year, Poirier returned to the octagon at UFC 299 to face the rising force of Benoit Saint Denis. Fans were skeptical about his chances of victory, … Read more
