Islam Makhachev doesn't consider himself a GOAT fighter, yet. UFC 302: Conor McGregor Cooks Dustin Poirier, Islam Makhachev in All-Time Rant A fighter's most coveted achievement in the UFC is double-championship status, holding two titles in separate divisions simultaneously.
Dustin Poirier has always been a good soldier for the UFC. For years, the American title hopeful fought the toughest competition the lightweight division had to offer.
The weigh-in for Islam Makhachev vs. Dustin Poirier took place, as both fighters made weight before their UFC 302 clash on June 1. Makhachev is the heavy favorite as the UFC Lightweight Champion seeks his third successful defense.
The pre-fight press conference at UFC 302 saw an entertaining banter between all the competitors. As expected, the back-and-forth between Sean Strickland and Paulo Costa caught the attention of fight fans.
Islam Makhachev and Dustin Poirier had a heated face-off at their final pre-fight presser before their UFC 302 clash on June 1. Makhachev defends his UFC Lightweight Title for the third time, which he picked up against Charles Oliveira at UFC 280 in 2022.
This Saturday, the Octagon returns to New Jersey for UFC 302. In what looks like a return to form after a couple of weeks off and shallow card depth since UFC 300, the bout sheet provides some star power.
Islam Makhachev believes he has the blueprint for a quick night at the office against Dustin Poirier at UFC 302. Makhachev will look to defend his lightweight strap against Poirier in the main event at UFC 302 this weekend at Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey.
Conor McGregor, the outspoken UFC star, went on a rant against Islam Makhachev after noticing what he suspected to be a staph infection on Makhachev’s leg, reported by Sportbible.
Reigning 155lbs king Islam Makhachev and title challenger Dustin Poirier square off at UFC 302. The duo attended the pre-fight media day to promote the upcoming PPV.
Benoit St. Denis believes Islam Makhachev has more tools at his disposal than Dustin Poirier to get his hands raised at UFC 302. Makhachev is slated to defend his lightweight strap against Poirier in the main event at UFC 302 on June 1 at Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey.
Islam Makhachev had to go through all kinds of trials and tribulations to become the Ultimate Fighting Championship's No. 1 pound-for-pound fighter. Makhachev (25-1) hails from Makhachkala, Dagestan, a region where the most common dream for kids now is to become a UFC champion.
The UFC returns to Newark, NJ this Saturday night for UFC 302, and MMA KO’s Drew Beaupré is here to provide predictions for all 7 fights from the preliminary and early preliminary portions of the card.
Khabib Nurmagomedov will be in Islam Makhachev’s corner for his UFC Lightweight Title defence against Dustin Poirier at UFC 302. The clash takes place on June 1 as Makhachev makes the third defense of his title.
Dustin Poirier knows the next style he's fighting all too well. In his third chance at UFC gold, Poirier faces yet another heavy grappler, lightweight champion Islam Makhachev, in the main event of UFC 302 on June 1.
Order Now! UFC 302 “Makhachev vs. Poirier” Saturday at 10 p.m. ET on ESPN+ Until last month, former Ultimate Fighting Championship interim lightweight titleholder Dustin Poirier was far from the title picture.
Order Now! UFC 302 “Makhachev vs. Poirier” Saturday at 10 p.m. ET on ESPN+ It has been commonly observed throughout history that a true warrior fights not for personal glory.