Taking the next step up in competition, Makhachev faced a very dangerous and durable Drew Dober on a big UFC 259 card. Makhachev didn't waste any time and decided to wrestle Dober from the start.

Since losing to Rafael dos Anjos by unanimous decision at UFC 272 in March 2022, Moicano has reeled off four consecutive wins, beating Brad Riddell, Drew Dober, Jalin Turner and Benoît Saint-Denis.

UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev explains how a minor heart operation led him to fail a pre-fight ... long enough to be picked up by USADA when Makhachev signed to fight Drew Dober in 2016.

Months removed from Makhachev’s lightweight title fight at UFC 311, Dariush was asked what would have happened had he stepped in to fight the champion that night. “I would’ve won,” Dariush ...

Islam Makhachev vs. Renato Moicano preview Makhachev (26-1 ... the biggest opportunity of his career on a four-fight winning streak after a 2024 campaign that included wins over Drew Dober, ...

Moicano (20-5-1) has won four consecutive bouts, including a 3-0 run in 2024 that saw him follow a decision over Drew Dober with knockouts of Jalin Turner and Benoit Saint Denis. Advertisement ...

The first UFC PPV event of 2025 features a showdown between Islam Makhachev and ... (20-51-0) has won his last four fights vs. Benoit Saint Denis, Jalin Turner, Drew Dober, and Brad ...

Islam Makhachev defends his lightweight title against challenger Renato Moicano, ... Jalin Turner, Drew Dober. Average fight time: 9:27. Strikes landed per minute: 4.42. Strikes absorbed per ...

An injured Arman Tsarukyan has been replaced in the main event of UFC 311, with Renato Moicano now challenging Islam Makhachev for the lightweight title – on one day’s notice.. Tsarukyan was ...