Dustin Poirier: Islam Makhachev defines 'what pound-for-pound really is'

Dustin Poirier thinks Islam Makhachev's accolades make him undeniably the pound-for-pound No. Makhachev (28-1 MMA, 17-1 UFC), a former UFC lightweight champion and current welterweight champ, is tied with Anderson Silva for most consecutive victories in company history. AdvertisementAdvertisement Advertisement"Anderson, his record was crazy, but what makes it more impressive is he's clearing out weight classes," Poirier said of Makhachev on Deep Waters. Makhachev holds the record for most UFC lightweight title defenses at four – including a finish of Dustin Poirier at UFC 302. This article originally appeared on MMA Junkie: Dustin Poirier: Islam Makhachev defines 'what pound-for-pound really is'