One of those losses came to then lightweight champion Makhachev, who submitted Poirier in the final round of their title fight at UFC 302 last summer. Poirier drew blood from Makhachev and earned the ...

UFC legend Chael Sonnen also predicted Dustin Poirier to get his hand raised based on his previous fights with Max Holloway.

Dustin Poirier gave insight on Islam Makhachev's UFC welterweight debut. Makhachev (27-1 MMA, 16-1 UFC) vacated his UFC lightweight title for a move up to 170 pounds, and is expected to challenge ...

Islam Makhachev tells Kamaru Usman to get in line for a UFC welterweight title shot.

Three fights left? Three years left? Islam Makhachev reacted to his team sharing conflicting timelines on his retirement.

Islam Makhachev thinks "very good guy" Dustin Poirier will end his career on a high at UFC 318.

Islam Makhachev thinks former opponent Dustin Poirier will end his career on a high at UFC 318. Makhachev (27-1 MMA, 16-1 UFC) submitted Poirier (30-9 MMA, 22-8 UFC) in a Fight of the Year contender ...

Islam Makhachev tells Kamaru Usman to get in line for a UFC welterweight title shot. After Usman snapped a three-fight losing skid with a dominant win over Joaquin Buckley in the UFC on ESPN 69 ...

So, if Makhachev becomes the welterweight champ, doesn't he go back to pound-for-pound No. 1?" This article originally appeared on MMA Junkie: Daniel Cormier on Islam Makhachev losing No. 1 pound ...