At UFC 302, Dustin Poirier will be the first fighter to fight both Khabib Nurmagomedov and his protege Islam Makhachev in the UFC. While many fans and
Dustin Poirier’s fighting future faces big questions as he prepares for UFC 302. He meets reigning champ Islam Makhachev in a lightweight title fight this weekend.
Islam Makhachev has a lot on his plate heading into his fight with Dustin Poirier this weekend. If he makes a successful defense at UFC 302, the Dagestani fighter would tie in for a longstanding record in the weight class.
The Dagestani domination of the UFC lightweight division is quite evident. Previously, it was Khabib Nurmagomedov who dominated everybody. After a brief gap, it’s Islam Makhachev who holds the championship and is the new king of the division.
Islam Makhachev and Dustin Poirier are fighting this June and everyone has sent out their predictions. As such, former featherweight title holder, Alexander Volkanovski gave his two cents on the showdown too.
Action Network's MMA expert Dann Stupp shares the opening betting odds for Saturday's UFC 302 pay-per-view event in New Jersey.
Coach, Khabib Nurmagomedov might be the biggest nightmare for Islam Makhachev. Ahead of the title defense at UFC 302, the ‘Eagle’ has come back to help Makhachev during his fight camp.
According to his coach, Islam Makhachev’s skills have reached their zenith. Makhachev’s striking coach, Magomedgadzhi Bagandov, believes the champ can outstrike Dustin Poirier (30-8, 1 NC).
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Arman Tsarukyan isn’t counting out Dustin Poirier in his upcoming UFC 302 title fight against Islam Makhachev. Poirier challenges Makhachev for the lightweight title in the main event at UFC 302 on June 1 at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey.
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, the UFC Lightweight Champion, has welcomed a fight with Conor McGregor. Makhachev is preparing to face Dustin Poirier at UFC 302 on June 1.
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.
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.
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