All five of Makhachev's title fights were across from former featherweights, and that includes Dustin Poirier.

Now, he seems to be setting his sights on the lightweight belt and a potential clash with Islam ... However, Dustin Poirier believes 170 pounds suits Makhachev, but 185 would be too much.

Following his unsuccessful title challenge against Islam Makhachev at UFC 302 last June, Poirier revealed that he likely only has one fight left in his career. Since then, Poirier has been called ...

Lightweight contender Dustin Poirier believes the UFC should give featherweight champion Ilia Topuria an immediate shot at Islam Makhachev's title. UFC CEO Dana White announced last week that ...

When Islam Makhachev retained his lightweight ... He outstruck Poirier in their contest, knocked out Alexander Volkanovski with a head kick in 2023 and dropped Charles Oliveira with a right ...

UFC fan favorites Dustin Poirier and Michael Chandler may never fully see eye to eye almost four full years after their UFC 281 clash ... I live rent-free in his head, and he does lose sleep ...

If his social media serves as any indication, Poirier has fight news coming soon, teasing his MMA retirement fight next ever since he lost his last title bout against Islam Makhachev at UFC 302.

Based in Rochester, England, Simon Head is a veteran ... move up to lightweight. Dustin Poirier is introduced before in his lightweight bout against Islam Makhachev of Russia during UFC 302 ...