Chael Sonnen: Islam Makhachev's desire to change weight classes isn't about UFC second title
Chael Sonnen believes the true reason UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev has been talking about chasing a second title in a higher weight class has nothing to do with accolades or building a ...
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Islam Makhachev Confident He Could Move to 185 Pounds, Defeat Dricus Du Plessis
Islam Makhachev doesn't think an eventual move to 185 pounds is unrealistic. The reigning UFC lightweight champ hasn't been ...
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Islam Makhachev offers summer title fight to UFC 313 star: ‘I like this idea’
Off the back of his UFC 311 victory last weekend, Islam Makhachev has identified soon-to-return former interim titleholder, ...
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Dricus Du Plessis Vows To ‘Overpower’ Islam Makhachev Following Middleweight Bout Speculations
The challenges seem to be pouring in for Islam Makhachev at the moment. After registering a thumping victory at UFC 311, talks of what’s next for Makhachev began circulating. Speaking about his ...
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Islam Makhachev, Merab Dvalishvili gain 20-plus pounds by UFC 311 fight night
At least an extra 20 pounds. 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 ...
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Manager Claims UFC Has 'Completely Different Plan' for Islam Makhachev
Manager Ali Abdelaziz recently hinted at Islam Makhachev’s future plans. Advertisement According to Abdelaziz, the UFC’s immediate plans for Makhachev don’t include Arman Tsarukyan ...
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Islam Makhachev submits Renato Moicano in 1st round at UFC 311
Inglewood: 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. It didn’t take long for ...
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After Surpassing Khabib Nurmagomedov’s Streak, Islam Makhachev Is Now One Win Away From Matching Anderson Silva’s Record
There’s no doubt that the claims of Islam Makhachev being a better version of Khabib Nurmagomedov hold weight. His impressive winning streak and ability to dominate anyone who steps in his path ...
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UFC 311 LIVE: Makhachev submits Moicano on late notice – reaction and results
Islam Makhachev made quick work of Renato Moicano on late notice at UFC 311, securing a historic fourth lightweight title defence. Makhachev was expecting to fight Arman Tsarukyan here ...
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Islam Makhachev quickly taps Renato Moicano in UFC 311 main event
INGLEWOOD, Calif. -- Islam Makhachev retained his lightweight title with a first-round submission against Renato Moicano on Saturday night in the main event of UFC 311 at the Intuit Dome.
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UFC 311: Islam Makhachev Wants to Move Up to Face Dricus Du Plessis Following Big Win
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‘Sensational’ – Islam Makhachev breaks Khabib Nurmagomedov record at UFC 311 to retain lightweight title
Makhachev was called out by current UFC featherweight champion Ilia Topuria after the bout. "Islam, if I want to, I can finish you," Topuria said on X. "If I want to, I can knock you out.