Despite Dustin Poirier's Best Efforts, Islam Makhachev Is Still The Lightweight Champion Of The World
Islam Makhachev had to dig deep for his third title defense. Three-time challenger Dustin Poirier provided Makhachev as much adversity as the champion has seen in the Octagon, but still, the 32-year-old Makhachev found a way to put a stamp on an epic championship fight. Although he expressed his dream to go after a second belt, namely the welterweight one, a familiar foe stands ready to usurp his throne.
This is where we stand in the lightweight division.
Champion: Islam Makhachev
Last Fight: Submission Win vs Dustin Poirier (6/1/2024)
Next fight: N/A
