Islam Makhachev's first learning from his UFC 311 opponent -switch did not come from the UFC matchmakers. UFC Lichtweight Champion Islam Makhachev had to scratch his game plan for Arman Tsarukyan to face a new opponent only a few hours before UFC 311. After Tsarukyan withdrew at the performance Lichtweight Title showdown with Makhachev. Makhachev […]
Islam Makhachev has always made its intention to become a UFC -Dubbele Champion and he is perhaps about to go up in weight finally. Islam Makhachev recently defended his lightweight title for a record -breaking fourth time when he submitted Renato Micano in the first round of their UFC 311 Main Event. After the fight,
Following his last-minute title defense against Renato Moicano at UFC 311, Islam Makhachev is already eyeing his potential next defense. The unstoppable lightweight champion was originally scheduled to defend his title against Arman Tsarukyan in a rematch six years in the making, but Tsarukyan withdrew just hours before their fight. In true champion fashion, Islam
The words war between UFC champions Islam Makhachev and Drus Du Plessis is starting to get on steam. Dricus Du Plessis brutally put an end to Islam Makhakev's potential striving for championships in three divisions, prior to his UFC 312-back to the Octagon. After Makhachev had plagued a potential collision with Du Plessis in the
UFC Middleweight Champion Drus Du Plessis does not put much value in Islam Makhachev who may be a challenge for his title. Dricus Du Plessis and Islam Makhachev are two of the best pound-for-pound fighters in the UFC in the world. Makhachev recently defended his lightweight title during UFC 311, and Du Plessis will compete
Lightweight UFC history could be made this weekend at UFC 311. Islam Makhachev makes his fourth lightweight title defense against Arman Tsarukyan. The lightweight title defense record is tied between Makhachev, Khabib Nurmagomedov, BJ Penn and Benson Henderson; Five if you count Frankie Edgar's draw against Gray Maynard. Each of these champions has had three
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'Money' by name, 'Money' by nature: Despite being submitted in the first round of UFC 311, Renato Moicano's stock certainly didn't drop – and neither did his bank account. It is a difficult situation for Renato Moicano. On the one hand, the fan-favorite lightweight may never get the chance to fight for a UFC championship
An underrated fact about Islam Makhachev is that he lost his second UFC fight. Now 16 fights deep into his UFC career and defending his lightweight title for the fourth time, Makhachev has clawed his way back from setbacks. 12-0 Makhachev debuted in the UFC with high-profile victories over future PFL-Bellator star Mansour Barnaoui and
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The weights in the cage of UFC 311 fighters literally and figuratively blur the lines between weight classes. MMA and UFC fighters have been known to lose weight to meet their contractual limit. Some weight savings are more dramatic than others, like Arman Tsarukyan losing weight during his wedding. Other fighters, such as heavyweights, often
The Khabib Nurmagomedov vs. Islam Makhachev GOAT debate rages on following UFC 311. UFC lightweight champion and pound-for-pound king Islam Makhachev put in another dominant performance as he defeated Renato Moicano within minutes at UFC 311. He was set to face Arman Tsarukyan before withdrawing at short notice due to injury, and despite the last
Islam Makhachev has been told he is a 'bully' and must move up a division to fight Belal Muhammad if he wants to be taken seriously. The reigning lightweight champion could potentially battle 'Remember The Name' to become a two-weight world champion. Photo by Harry How/Getty Images Brendan Schaub says Islam Makhachev should stop being
Despite being one of the most dangerous fighters in the world outside the UFC Octagon, Islam Makahchev lives a quiet life on his farm. Islam Makhachev successfully defended his lightweight title for a record-breaking fourth time when he defeated Renato Moicano in the first round of their UFC 311 main event. Following his victory, the