Islam Makhachev admits to mistakes against Dustin Poirier

Javier Mendez has surprise pick for UFC champion Islam Makhachev's toughest fight
Many people might disagree with Javier Mendez ’s pick for UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev ’s toughest fight. Makhachev (26-1 MMA, 15-1 UFC) has been dominant for the most part, but a few fighters have given him competitive fights during his career. Outside of his knockout loss to Adriano Martins in 2015, Makhachev has never lost.
Islam Makhachev admits to mistakes against Dustin Poirier: ‘I know what I did wrong’
Makhachev was overwhelmingly favored to win, but it ended up being one of the most difficult of his career as Poirier defended takedowns and opened up a nasty cut on Makhachev’s forehead. In the end,
Islam Makhachev Reflects On Mistakes Against Dustin Poirier Ahead Of UFC 311 – “He Defended My Wrestling, I Made A Lot Of Mistakes”
Islam Makhachev opens up about his mistakes against Dustin Poirier, admitting, ‘He Defended My Wrestling, I Made a Lot of Mistakes’
UFC champ Islam Makhachev opens up on mistakes in Dustin Poirier win
Makhachev (26-1 MMA, 15-1 UFC) notched his third title defense when he submitted Poirier in Round 5 at UFC 302 in June. Makhachev, who’s dominated most of his opposition throughout his career, was surprised with how competitive “The Diamond” made things.
Islam Makhachev says 'it's a good time' for Bellator lightweight champion Usman Nurmagomedov to join the UFC
Umar Nurmagomedov is on the verge of bringing a second UFC title to the Nurmagomedov family. If Islam Makhachev's prediction is correct, a third Nurmagomedov could hold UFC gold soon. Makhachev, the UFC lightweight champion,
Bloody Elbow2d
Islam Makhachev’s hardest opponent named as shock fighter who never won undisputed UFC title
Sentiment was low for Poirier, whom many considered undeserving of the title shot. ‘The Diamond’ earned his fight off the ...
Hosted on MSN7mon
UFC 302 paths to victory: How can Dustin Poirier upset Islam Makhachev and finish his story?
UFC 302 takes place this Saturday in Newark, NJ, headlined by a lightweight title fight between champion Islam Makhachev and living legend Dustin Poirier. Makhachev is one win away from ...
Sportskeeda4d
Islam Makhachev makes astonishing claim about Dustin Poirier fight outcome had Khabib Nurmagomedov not forced "easy way" at UFC 302
Ahead of UFC 311, Islam Makhachev took part in an interview with Shakiel Mahjouri, during which he revealed that were it not for Khabib Nurmagomedov's instructions, he would have continued striking wi ...
Islam Makhachev & Merab Dvalishvili Get Custom Shorts for UFC 311 Title Fights
Champions Islam Makhachev and Merab Dvalishvili will be wearing their own personalized fight shorts when they enter the cage for their matchups at UFC 311.
Hosted on MSN7mon
UFC 302 results: Islam Makhachev finishes Dustin Poirier in final round of absolute thriller
NEWARK, N.J. – Dustin Poirier had 25 minutes to finish the story, but Islam Makhachev wrote an alternate ending. In an all-time thrilling battle, Makhachev (25-1 MMA, 14-1 UFC) submitted ...
Sportskeeda1d
Khabib Nurmagomedov picks which was easy between fighting Dustin Poirier and cornering Islam Makhachev against 'The Diamond'
Former UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov passed on the torch to his teammate and close friend, Islam Makhachev, when he chose to hang up his gloves in 2020.