MMA pound-for-pound rankings: Islam Makhachev still No. 1 ... and now it's unanimous
It's difficult getting a group of people to agree on almost anything. But the ESPN pound-for-pound voting panel is now ...
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UFC 311: Islam Makhachev Wants to Move Up to Face Dricus Du Plessis Following Big Win
Current lightweight champion Islam Makhachev was set to face ... in the first round by a Darce Choke submission. Makhachev caught an early big shot but immediately shot after and took Moicano ...
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5 things Islam Makhachev does better than Khabib Nurmagomedov
Islam Makhachev and ... over his supposed weight gain, Makhachev stated: "Brother, I understand if they kick you out from this emergency exit because you're so big maybe... You're a little bit ...
Islam Makhachev Can Be Three-Weight UFC Champion, Says Coach
Islam Makhachev's coach Javier Mendez says the undisputed UFC lightweight champion has the ability to win UFC titles at both ...
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UFC 311: Islam Makhachev Sets UFC Lightweight Title Defense Record
Heading into Saturday’s UFC 311 fight card, UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev was tied with three other fighters for the most title defenses in UFC lightweight history. Less than five ...
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Fantasy Head-to-Toe Breakdown: Islam Makhachev vs. Khabib Nurmagomedov
Current lightweight champ Islam Makhachev, meanwhile, has long been hailed as Nurmagomedov's second coming. In the early days of Makhachev's UFC career, that comparison was harder to justify.
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Islam Makhachev interrupts interview to send reassuring selfie to his mother after UFC 311 win
UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev reached out to his anxious mother immediately after his history-making win at UFC 311. Islam Makhachev defeated short-notice replacement opponent Renato ...
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Khabib Nurmagomedov vs. Islam Makhachev lightweight GOAT debate settled as ex-champion makes ‘more well-rounded’ claim
The Khabib Nurmagomedov vs. Islam Makhachev GOAT debate rages on following UFC 311. UFC lightweight champion and pound-for-pound king Islam Makhachev put on another dominant performance as he ...
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Lightweight Champion Islam Makhachev Gives Ideal Return Timeline After UFC 311
2016. Jan 18, 2025; Inglewood, California, USA; Islam Makhachev (red gloves) fights Renato Moicano (blue gloves) in a lightweight title fight during UFC 311 at Intuit Dome. / Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn ...
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Team Islam Makhachev Extends Support Towards Arman Tsarukyan Following UFC 311 Pull-Out
Islam Makhachev had a fairly easy victory in the UFC 311 main event. Defending his belt against Renato Moicano, the champion submitted the Brazilian in the very first round. However, in reality ...
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Islam Makhachev Gets A Chilling Message From Ilia Topuria Following UFC 311 Victory
Islam Makhachev called Renato Moicano ‘predictable ... “He should move to 155 because he has a big name. As much as we have big names in our division, it’s gonna be better for us ...
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Islam Makhachev Next Fight: 3 Opponent Options For The Lightweight King, Including Belal Muhammad
The Islam Makhachev next ... In January, Makhachev had the difficult task of getting an opponent change on a day’s notice. However, despite taking a big risk by facing Renato Moicano he ...