It isn't just any fight, either. It's the final fight of a legendary MMA career for Poirier and a UFC run that spans a decade-plus with an extensive resume of legendary names few can duplicate, including this weekend's trilogy with Max Holloway that headlines UFC 318 in Poirier's home state of Louisiana

Paddy Pimblett explains why he deserves to challenge UFC lightweight champion llia Topuria.

UFC veteran warns Islam Makhachev could be making a risky gamble by moving to 170, questioning the timing and strategy.

An ex-UFC fighter recently gave his take on the possible superfight between Ilia Topuria and Islam Makhachev. The individual asserted that the chances of a matchup between Topuria and Makhachev are quite unlikely if the Dagestani captures the welterweight throne.

Makhachev and Muhammad had an agreement not to fight each other. This led fans to then anticipate a lightweight title clash with Ilia Topuria. The two exchanged words on social media, making it clear that the Dagestani was open to staying at lightweight.

“Send him 2-3 years Dagestan and forget,” became a viral quote from Islam Makhachev, symbolizing the region’s tough training culture. Now, after getting a firsthand experience by training with Makhachev, former UFC champion Demetrious Johnson seems ...

Before the two title fights, Makhachev entered the Octagon for his toughest test to date on paper against the No. 6-ranked Dan Hooker. The Dagestani evidently did not get the memo about the step up in competition he was facing, as Makhachev ran through Hooker in under two and a half minutes.