Islam Makhachev – dominant UFC lightweight champion, definitive pound-for-pound king, and, as it turns out, quite a retaliatory holder of long-forgotten grudges. The popular lightweight champion made quick work of his late opponent in the main event of last night's PPV, as he submitted Renato Moicano with ease in the very first round. While both […]
In the main event of UFC 311, Islam Makhachev did what was expected of Islam Makhachev, knocking out Renato Moicano with ease and securing a first-round submission. It was another phenomenal performance from the dominant Dagestani, with Joe Rogan already making the case for Makhachev to be bigger than Khabib Nurmagomedov – he's just as
UFC featherweight champion Ilia Topuria was uncomplimentary to Islam Makhachev following the lightweight titleholder's win at UFC 311. Islam Makhachev scored a quick finish over short-notice opponent Renato Moicano in the UFC 311 main event. After facing Arman Tsarukyan in the headliner of UFC 311, Tsarukyan withdrew due to injury just hours before the official
Islam Makhachev showed his champion mentality during UFC 311 fight week when his opponent was substituted just one day out. The 33-year-old champion was originally scheduled to defend his lightweight title against Arman Tsarukyan in a rematch six years in the making, but Tsarukyan withdrew just one day due to injury. Fortunately for Islam Makhachev
Dana White has finally accepted Islam Makhachev as the pound-for-pound UFC king. The lightweight champion defeated Renato Moicano to defend his title on Saturday evening at UFC 311 in California. Islam Makhachev's performance was particularly impressive as until Friday he was booked to face Arman Tsarukyan, but the Armenian withdrew from the first UFC pay-per-view
Renato Moicano lived up to his famous nickname 'money' when he pocketed a bigger wallet than Islam Makhachev on Saturday evening. The brash Brazilian saved the day when he headlined UFC 311 against pound-for-pound number one contender Arman Tsarukyan with just a day's notice. And while he didn't get the job done, he appears to
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Joe Rogan believes Islam Makhachev's record victory on Saturday night was enough to make him bigger than Khabib Nurmagomedov. The legendary Russian has transitioned from fighting to coaching, taking on Makhachev as his protégé even before his retirement. Considered one of the greatest fighters of all time, Nurmagomedov retired in 2020 at the height of
Sun 19 – 00:32Donagh Corby Merab Dvalishvili reveals injuries ahead of stunning win After a big speech for Dana White, he tells Joe Rogan about the injuries he suffered before UFC 311. An infection in his leg and a lower back problem. Unbelievable that he could do that without being 100 percent. [Link] Sun 19
Daniel Cormier delivered a huge blow to Islam Makhachev after the reigning UFC lightweight champion told a joke he wasn't too fond of. It's fair to say that the former two-weight world champion is not someone we should make fun of. Photo by Cooper Neill/Zuffa LLC Daniel Cormier punches Islam Makhachev for calling him “big.”
Islam Makhachev and Renato Moicano faced off for the first time at the UFC 311 ceremonial weigh-in on Friday, following a whirlwind few hours that saw a new main event announced. The lightweight champion was originally scheduled to face Arman Tsarukyan in the main event in a highly anticipated rematch, but just before the weigh-ins
UFC CEO Dana White shared lightweight champion Islam Makhachev's immediate reaction to the last-minute shakeup of his UFC 311 title defense. Dana White announced a major change to the UFC 311 pay-per-view card on Saturday in Los Angeles. Just hours before the official weigh-in on Friday, White and the matchmakers were informed that Arman Tsarukyan
Renato Moicano has spoken out for the first time since booking his first UFC title fight. Lightweight champion Islam Makhachev was scheduled to defend his title against top contender Arman Tsarukyan at UFC 311 on Saturday evening, but their bout was called off at the last minute. Tsarukyan withdrew from the competition after suffering a