"If you look at it, Islam Makhachev is secretly a villain. A bigger villain than Ilia Topuria. A thread. 01. Submits Dustin Poirier." Unfortunately, the statement proved polarizing. Despite ...

Dustin Poirier, the fourth-ranked lightweight fighter in the UFC, commented on rumors that he would fight on April 13 in Miami at UFC 314.

According to a former title challenger for the UFC's 170-pound belt, Islam Makhachev could move up to pursue welterweight gold sooner rather than later.

Could Michael Chandler and Paddy Pimblett be on a collision course? Chandler (23-9 MMA, 2-4 UFC) addressed the possibility of facing popular rising lightweight Pimblett (22-3 MMA, 6-0 UFC) next – a matchup "The Baddy" previously teased.

At UFC 311, Dariush had a different opportunity, as he was set to take on Renato Moicano. Unfortunately, the Brazilian stepped in on short-notice for an injured Arman Tsarukyan, who had withdrawn from his lightweight title fight against Islam Makhachev in the main event.

Islam Makhachev managed to set a new UFC lightweight ... The champion’s fight against Dustin Poirier was the first time in his title reign that he would go up against a “natural” 155-pound ...

UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev has received the Submission of the Year award for his victory over Dustin Poirier at UFC 302 in New Jersey (USA).

Former lightweight champion Charles Oliveira accuses the UFC of being ‘straight up disrespectful’ before his clash with Gaethje.

Islam Makhachev’s D’Arce choke is becoming a signature move after it netted him Submission of the Month honors again in January.

A shared affinity for violence is the reason Dan Hooker believes his clash with Justin Gaethje has been set for five rounds.

Dan Hooker is looking forward to facing Justin Gaethje at UFC 313. The pair are set to fight in the co-main event of the Alex Pereira vs. Magomed Ankalaev card. The two fighters are in contrasting form.

McGregor has been linked to several fights since a gruesome leg injury halted his trilogy fight with Dustin Poirier. Most notably, McGregor was scheduled to finally fight Michael Chandler after the pair coached TUF 31 against each other in the spring of 2023.