UFC, Makhachev

Beneil Dariush on who gives UFC champ Islam Makhachev the toughest fight at lightweight
Beneil Dariush has an interesting pick for the UFC lightweight who has the best chance of dethroning Islam Makhachev.
Islam Makhachev was told about UFC 311 opponent change by teammate before getting official call
Makhachev’s ability to adapt seamlessly to a last-second opponent change was on full display at UFC 311. UFC CEO Dana White revealed Makhachev’s cold response to the news of Tsarukyan’s withdrawal and his desire to continue to fight on the card.
UFC 311: Islam Makhachev Sets UFC Lightweight Title Defense Record
Following UFC 311, Islam Makhachev stands alone with the most UFC lightweight title fight wins. Next up is Anderson Silva's all-time UFC winning streak record.
UFC analyst doesn't care to see Islam Makhachev at 185 pounds
Islam Makhachev wants multi-division championship glory, but one UFC analyst would prefer to see him stick in his own lane.
Islam Makhachev plans permanent move in division as UFC has ‘no one to fight’ at lightweight
Following his title defense at UFC 311, Islam Makhachev could finally be on the verge of a permanent move up to welterweight with no lightweight fights left.
Islam Makhachev to Fight Renato Moicano on UFC 311 Fight Card After Tsarukyan Injury
UFC President Dana White announced Friday that Islam Makhachev will defend the UFC lightweight title against Renato Moicano at UFC 311 on Saturday
Dricus Du Plessis cautions fellow UFC champ Islam Makhachev about middleweight move
Dricus Du Plessis is solely focused on defending his title against Sean Strickland at UFC 312, so he "did make much" of Islam Makhachev's comments about a potential move to middleweight. Following thi
Islam Makhachev, Merab Dvalishvili gain 20-plus pounds by UFC 311 fight night
Islam Makhachev weighed 178 pounds the night of his UFC 311 victory Saturday — one day after registering at 154.5 pounds — when he submitted Renato Moicano in the first round, according to data obtained by The Post from the California State Athletic Commission (CSAC).
Islam Makhachev submits late-replacement Renato Moicano in 1st round at UFC 311
Lightweight champion Islam Makhachev submitted 10th-ranked Renato Moicano at 4:05 of the first round Saturday night at UFC 311 for his 15th straight victory.
After retaining his title at UFC 311, what’s next for Islam Makhachev?
It appears that a rematch is going to be next for Islam Makhachev, but it’s not the rematch that was scheduled for this past Saturday. A visibly annoyed Dana White said in the UFC 311 post-fight press conference that Arman Tsarukyan lost his opportunity and he would have to fight back to a title shot.
UFC Champ Muhammad Dismisses Usman’s Calls For Him To Fight Makhachev
Former UFC welterweight champ Kamaru Usman thinks a matchup between Belal Muhammad and Islam Makhachev makes sense. Muhammad, a friend of Makhachev's, strongly disagrees.
MMA Junkie's Submission of the Month for January: Islam Makhachev's squeeze makes Renato Moicano surrender
With another action-packed month of MMA in the books, MMA Junkie looks at the best submissions from January 2025: Here are the five nominees, listed in chronological or ...
Islam Makhachev's dominance continues, chokes out Renato Moicano at UFC 311
Islam Makhachev cemented his place in UFC history Saturday night at UFC 311, submitting late replacement Renato Moicano.
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‘Crazy experience’… Islam Makhachev breaks his silence after Usman Nurmagomedov’s PFL win over Paul Hughes
The Bellator lightweight champion defended his belt via a controversial majority decision win that got fans riled up, with ...
Javier Mendez feels bad for Arman Tsarukyan, hopes Islam Makhachev fight rebooked
UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev's coach wants the Arman Tsarukyan fight rescheduled. Tsarukyan pulled out of his ...