Islam Makhachev recaps his UFC 302 win vs. Dustin Poirier, eyes 170 lb. title next | ESPN MMA

Lightweight champion Islam Makhachev speaks with Megan Olivi following his submission win at UFC 302 as they discuss the fight and his “dream” to challenge for the welterweight title.

[uzayrmanuel]

How can Islam beat people like Volk, Charles, Dustin and people still hate him.

[AlanHuntington]

Brah. Taking, nothing away from Islam man. That was super high level fight.

That finish at the end.

[alfiashaikh]

Megan is the goat interviewer. Asks relevant questions. Always ends the interview with best one liners.

[MS-dctt]

Let’s go! Islam proved once again he’s the true pfp #1. The best in the world. He’s going to remain on top for a time, InshAllah. Dustin did amazing too.

[forgivenforget]

And still, out struck the best striker 😮. No one gonna give him credit but he's soo good.

[azlanroyals]

He didn’t just make his corner nervous, he made everyone nervous 😂

[mdm]

Khabib was just too dominant man… Islam is truly a MMA elite he can do it all not to say khabib couldn’t do it but he preferred not to test other areas more than needed

[light-qegv]

This fight proved khabib is the GOAT, dude had zero scratches

[Daddy-dobn]

Now all haters are saying "But Khabib is better than Islam" 😂

[axel_adams]

Bro, this fight was incredible 🙌 Islam was relentless, and Poirier showed too much heart and grit 🔥

[aripalestine]

congratulations from Indonesia, you are a true champion and all respect to poirier

[mdm]

Islam’s striking is too good, he normally doesn’t dive for takedowns but looks like his camp wanted him to do that more than trips and throws that’s where Islam is his best.

[FancyApe]

Islams striking won this fight because his Grappling is Not Khabib level
He truly is the most well rounded! Dustin had to counter, Throw and Go for KO and he Didn't

[theuntraceable]

Lots of love and respect for Islam
From Pakistan 🇵🇰

[Sid-MMA]

Such a likeable guy, I don't know why the casual fans sh*t on this dude so much.

[weenfain]

Been a fan of the diamond for years but was not surprised.

[MrBlackstarHD]

What people are failing to realize is that Islam was facing a different poirier than Khabib. Dustin greatly improved did a great job tonight absolut legend 👏🏽

[mohdraza]

You guys maybe didn’t noticed that he never did single eye contact with the interviewer that’s what Islam is all about that’s what his name represents ! Salute 🫡 brother an inspiration

[Izzy-zhck]

Amazes me how people call this fight boring when it was a war but are okay with strickland pitter pater decisions

[icyy]

Islam is insane! Super well rounded fighter.. insane fight👏👏