Max Holloway does not pose Islam Makhachev any threat if they square off in the Octagon. That is according to Makhachev’s coach, Javier Mendez. Makhachev defends his UFC Lightweight Title for the third time against Dustin Poirier at UFC 302 on June 1.
Islam Makhachev believes teammate Usman Nurmagomedov is a better striker than upcoming opponent Dustin Poirier. Makhachev is scheduled to defend his lightweight title against Poirier in the main event at UFC 302 on June 1 at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey.
Islam Makhachev does not plan to retire just yet. Makhachev is often compared to his mentor, Khabib Nurmagomedov who is a legend in the UFC. Nurmagomedov retired early and was undefeated but Makhachev has other plans in mind which he talked about in his latest interview.
After destroying Justin Gaethje at UFC 300, Max Holloway has shown interest in fighting Islam Makhachev. According to Makhachev’s coach, Javier Mendez, Holloway cannot handle the pressure from the Dagestani.
Dustin Poirier will get a third crack at the undisputed lightweight title at UFC 302 against Islam Makhachev. The former interim lightweight champion was unsuccessful in his BMF title fight at UFC 291 against Justin Gaethje.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is absolutely hyped for the upcoming mega clash between Islam Makhachev vs. Dustin Poirier. The legendary lightweight has returned to the limelight after a brief break from MMA coaching.
Khabib Nurmagomedov has missed the world of MMA as much as it has missed the lightweight legend. Years after his retirement, Nurmagomedov is still helping others in their MMA journey, including the current UFC lightweight champion, Islam Makhachev. However, Makhachev recently made a huge revelation about the undefeated Dagestani fighter.
No current champion in the UFC has more than two title defenses. Islam Makhachev would be looking to be the first to have three at UFC 302 against Dustin “The Diamond” Poirier.
Islam Makhachev defends his lightweight gold against Dustin Poirier in the UFC 302 headliner. One of the best-ranking P4P standouts and lightweight king meets a phenomenal striker in Dustin Poirier.
Islam Makhachev, the UFC Lightweight Champion, has welcomed a fight with Conor McGregor. Makhachev is preparing to face Dustin Poirier at UFC 302 on June 1.
Islam Makhachev is looking to make his comeback in 2024. He has an upcoming fight this June against Dustin Poirier. However, has Makhachev found a new training partner?
If “be careful what you wish for” was a person right now, it’d be Max Holloway. He wished to rise in weight class and try his luck again. It clicked, and he bagged the BMF strap.
When American poet Ralph Waldo Emerson wrote about friends knowing oneself better than anyone, he certainly did not think of Daniel Cormier and Islam Makhachev.
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2023 wasn’t kind to Beneil Dariush, with him going 0-2 and taking some time off. However, Beneil Dariush has just started to ease his way back into contact training and to start booking fights.
Dustin Poirier dismissed Islam Makhachev’s punch power after the UFC Lightweight Champion showed off his skills. The Diamond faces Makhachev at UFC 302 on June 1, hoping to win his first world title.
There was a method behind the madness of Mauricio Ruffy’s post-fight callout of UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev last weekend. “Since I beat his best sparring partner (Raimond Magomedaliev) in a higher weight class (170 pounds) on the Contender Series, I thought it was a good moment to make a statement,” Ruffy told Sherdog.com.
(Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports) Perennial lightweight contender Dustin Poirier feels he's being disrespected by Islam Makhachev ahead of their title clash at UFC 302.
Mauricio Ruffy put lightweight champ Islam Makhachev on notice after a flawless debut at UFC 301. Ruffy picked apart Australian veteran Jamie Mullarkey on the feet to score a first-round TKO win in front of his home fans at the Farmasi Arena in Rio de Janeiro on Saturday night.
Dustin Poirier has said he could retire if he beats Islam Makhachev at UFC 302 in June. The Diamond secured the title shot after defeating Benoit Saint-Denis at UFC 299.
Dustin Poirier's longevity in the MMA space is almost unprecedented. 'The Diamond' has been a perennial contender in the UFC for the better part of eight years, and he's showing no signs of slowing down.
Islam Makhachev’s net worth in 2024 is $1 million. Islam Makhachev is on a path to becoming one of the all-time UFC greats. Currently one of the biggest superstars in the UFC, Makhachev is the Lightweight Champion of the world, but he is still on the rise.
Islam Makhachev is expecting an easy night at the office in his upcoming title defense against Dustin Poirer. Makhachev is scheduled to defend his lightweight title against Poirier in the main event at UFC 302 on June 1 at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey.
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.
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.
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