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On YouTubeMMA News / FirstSportz / May 11
'I want to clean my division…' Islam Makhachev accepts Max Holloway’s criticism and vows to fight only ‘REAL’ lightweights next
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.
MMA News / FirstSportz / May 11
'Never see him finish,' Islam Makhachev CAUGHT lagging in false appreciation of Dustin Poirier’s gilly-prowess
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.
Is Dustin Poirier being overlooked by Islam Makhachev 
Dustin Poirier is less than a month away from what very well could be his The post Is Dustin Poirier being overlooked by Islam Makhachev first appeared on MyMMANews.
MMA News / FirstSportz / May 10
'There’s no doubt in my mind!' 35-year-old Beneil Dariush confident of beating Islam Makhachev despite recent slump
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.
MMA News / BoxingNews.com / May 9
Makhachev Shows Off His Insane Punch Power; Poirier Tells Him ‘Pull Up’
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.
MMA News / Sherdog.com / May 8
Mauricio Ruffy Explains Islam Makhachev Callout, Targets Bobby Green Next
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.
MMA News / CBSSPorts.com / May 7
UFC 302 -- Islam Makhachev vs. Dustin Poirier: Fight card, date, odds, location, rumors, complete guide
Poirier looks to capture an elusive UFC title against arguably the sport's pound-for-pound king
MMA News / FanNation MMA Knockout / May 7
Dustin Poirier: Islam Makhachev Underestimating 'The Diamond' at UFC 302
(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.
MMA News / Sherdog.com / May 5
Mauricio Ruffy Issues Warning to Islam Makhachev After Successful UFC Debut
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.
MMA News / FirstSportz / May 3
Dustin Poirier ready to ‘hang up fighting gloves’ if he beats Islam Makhachev at UFC 302
Islam Makhachev defends his title strap against Dustin Poirier in the UFC 302 headliner in Newark, N.J. If all goes to plan, Dustin Poirier expects to come out a victor, with the gold around his waist.
MMA News / FanNation MMA Knockout / May 2
UFC News: Dustin Poirier Talks Retirement After Islam Makhachev Title Fight
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.
MMA News / ClutchPoints / April 30
Islam Makhachev’s net worth in 2024
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.
MMA News / Sherdog.com / April 30
Arman Tsarukyan: UFC Champ Islam Makhachev Not an 'Invincible Superhero'
Arman Tsarukyan recently downplayed the “invincible” aura surrounding Islam Makhachev. Tsarukyan suffered a unanimous decision loss against Makhachev in his short-notice Ultimate Fighting Championship debut back in 2019.
MMA News / Sherdog.com / April 29
Islam Makhachev Believes He’ll Be Stylistic Nightmare for Dustin Poirier
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.
MMA News / Dice City Sports / April 18
This Upcoming UFC Fight Is Criminally Underrated
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.
MMA News / BoxingNews.com / April 17
Strickland Returns as Makhachev Headlines UFC 302
It’s just a few days since UFC 300, and Dana White is already making waves for his upcoming events. Islam Makhachev is set to defend his UFC Lightweight against fight fan favorite Dustin Poirier.
MMA News / Ringside Intel / April 14
UFC 300: Arman Tsarukyan Looking Forward To Islam Makhachev Rematch
Almost five years ago to the day, Arman Tsarukyan made his UFC debut against the future lightweight champion, Islam Makhachev. At UFC 300 Saturday night, Tsarukyan secured his rematch with Makhachev by defeating former champion Charles Oliveira.
Islam Makhachev Hints at Next Fight in June
UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev is in prime condition and eager to step into the octagon, viewing Dustin Poirier as the most suitable opponent for his desired timeline.
MMA News / Ringside Intel / March 7
UFC Superstar Islam Makhachev Says ONE Champion ‘Most Dangerous Man In The World’
Some regard Islam Makhachev as the top fighter in the world. But the reigning UFC champion believes another holds that title. Makhachev recently gave honors of the most dangerous man in the sport to reigning three-division ONE champion, Anatoly Malykhin.
Islam Makhachev Titles Anatoly Malykhin ‘Most Dangerous’ Man In The World
Islam Makhachev is considered to be the best pound-for-pound athlete in the UFC. With a 25-1 professional record and 13 consecutive victories, the UFC Lightweight Champion’s success warrants the accolades.
MMA News / Yardbarker / March 1
Six fights UFC fans want to see
The history of the UFC is littered with great bouts between titans of the sport. The problem is that circumstances out of the control of UFC President Dana White often arise, making these major fights few and far between.
MMA News / Ringside Intel / February 20
Islam Makhachev's coach outlines 3-fight schedule that ends in champ-champ status
As far as Javier Mendez sees it, the path to greatness for Islam Makhachev is a pretty simple one. Mendez, speaking with Casino Alpha recently, laid out a three-fight future for his fighter that would lead to challenging for the welterweight title.
MMA News / FanNation MMA Knockout / February 20
UFC News: Islam Makhachev’s Coach Reveals Double-Champ Plans for UFC Champion
What's the word on Islam Makhachev? Everybody's wondering when we'll see the UFC Lightweight Champion back in action after a pair of title defenses over
RDS on his chances to fight Islam Makhachev
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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