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’
Islam Makhachev says he still likes to watch his fight with Dustin Poirier despite making a lot of mistakes in it.
"I made a lot of mistakes" - Islam Makhachev reflects on Dustin Poirier fight at UFC 302
Islam Makhachev recently reflected on his successful title defense against Dustin Poirier at UFC 302 and highlighted areas in which he believes he could have been better.
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,
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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 ...
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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.
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Islam Makhachev, Merab Dvalishvili to don custom shorts for UFC 311 title defenses
Islam Makhachev and Merab Dvalishvili are receiving that champion treatment. The revealed custom shorts that the UFC ...
Arman Tsarukyan, the millionaire who wants to storm the UFC: "I'm going to knock Makhachev out"
The Armenian is vying for the crown in the most prestigious division of the premier mixed martial arts league (lightweight) against pound-for-pound number one Islam Makhachev. The UFC is not holding ...
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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 ...
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Robert Whittaker: There's 'Skill Gap' Between Islam Makhachev, Arman Tsarukyan
Robert Whittaker doesn't think Islam Makhachev and Arman Tsarukyan are on the same level. Makhachev puts his lightweight ...
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.
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Khabib Nurmagomedov reminisces Dustin Poirier's five-word response to his question after first round of their famed title fight
Khabib Nurmagomedov recently reflected on his title fight against Dustin Poirier and revealed what 'The Diamond' told him at the end of the first round.