Islam Makhachev, UFC

Islam Makhachev's Coach Hopes 'Deserving' Arman Tsarukyan Gets Title Shot on UFC Return
Arman Tsarukyan has received words of support from UFC champion Islam Makhachev's coach Javier Mendez following his withdrawal from UFC 311.
Paddy Pimblett reacts to Islam Makhachev's submission of Renato Moicano at UFC 311
Moicano (20-6-1 MMA, 12-6 UFC) was quickly submitted by lightweight champion Makhachev (27-1 MMA, 16-1 UFC) in Saturday’s main event at Intuit Dome. Pimblett, who was previously angling to fight Moicano, expected more heart from the Brazilian.
‘I feel bad’… Islam Makhachev’s trainer names fighter who should get next lightweight title shot
Islam Makhachev is cementing an incredible legacy, but there’s still a plethora of fighters who’d make for fantastic match-ups, with his coach, Javier Mendez, revealing who he’d like the Russian to take on next. The esteemed trainer has played a massive part in building the warrior into the animal he is today.
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 welterweight and middleweight.
Renato Moicano reacts to UFC 311 title loss to Islam Makhachev: 'From now on, I fight for freedom'
Renato Moicano was heartbroken after UFC 311. Moicano (20-6-1 MMA, 12-6 UFC) was quickly submitted by UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev in Saturday’s main event. He stepped in on 24 hour’ notice to replace Arman Tsarukyan after initially being scheduled to face Beneil Dariush on the same event.
After UFC 311, it's clear: Islam Makhachev is where delusions go to die
Makhachev’s victory over Renato Moicano was so easy that it felt darn near anticlimactic. Is it time for Ilia Topuria to come up to challenge him?
Islam Makhachev, Renato Moicano's Next Best Fights After UFC 311 Results
Islam Makhachev extended his reign over the lightweight division with a first-round submission win over Renato Moicano at UFC 311. The victory extended
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 legend Michael Bisping eyes 'showstopping' next test for Islam Makhachev after UFC 311 win
If the UFC are looking to book the biggest possible matchup for Islam Makhachev, a move up in weight could potentially deliver a huge title fight later in 2025.
Tom Aspinall Amused That Dana White 'Jumped Ship' From Jon Jones to Islam Makhachev in Pound-For-Pound Debate
UFC interim heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall has playfully noted UFC boss Dana White's change of stance over the ...
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Javier Mendez reveals one thing he doesn’t like about Islam Makhachev’s sparring sessions
Islam Makhachev likes to roll with heavyweights during his training sessions in Dagestan, and Javier Mendez isn't a fan.
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Islam Makhachev returns to training just two days after record-breaking UFC 311 win as talks begin over his next fight
Following his win over Renato Moicano at UFC 311, Islam Makhachev has already returned to training as talks already begin ...
Kamaru Usman scoffs at notion that Islam Makhachev can't fight Belal Muhammad
Kamaru Usman believes Islam Makhachev should fight Belal Muhammad regardless of their training history. UFC lightweight ...
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5 things Islam Makhachev does better than Khabib Nurmagomedov
Islam Makhachev and Khabib Nurmagomedov are known to be close friends and training partners. They both hail from Dagestan, Russia, and learned their craft under the tutelage of Khabib's father, the ...
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Khabib Nurmagomedov vs. Islam Makhachev lightweight GOAT debate settled as ex-champion makes ‘more well-rounded’ claim
Makhachev and his UFC Hall of Fame mentor Khabib Nurmagomedov are two of the greatest lightweights to ever compete inside the Octagon. After Makhachev’s latest win, many fans and pundits have begun to ...
USA TODAY Sports/MMA Junkie rankings, Jan. 21: Islam Makhachev, Merab Dvalishvili climb pound for pound rankings
UFC 311 took place this past Saturday at Intuit Dome in Inglewood, Calif., and it produced a few updates across multiple ...