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Javier Mendez feels bad for Arman Tsarukyan, hopes Islam Makhachev fight rebooked

Javier Mendez says “no fighter should have to go through what that poor guy did” and hopes Arman Tsarukyan still gets his shot.

Hosted on MSN · 1d

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.

Forbes · 3d

UFC 311: Islam Makhachev Sets UFC Lightweight Title Defense Record

Following UFC 311, Islam Makhachev stands alone with the most UFC lightweight title fight wins. Next up is Anderson Silva's all-time UFC winning streak record.

The Big Lead on MSN · 1d

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.

Newsweek on MSN · 1d

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.

Islam Makhachev still No. 1 ... and now it's unanimous

ESPN on MSN · 19h

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 unanimous in proclaiming Islam Makhachev the No. 1 fighter in MMA. Makhachev's quick,

Yahoo! Sports · 13h

Why Jon Jones is still No. 1 pound-for-pound over Islam Makhachev, according to Anthony Smith

Anthony Smith doesn't agree with lightweight champion Islam Makhachev being the UFC's No. 1 pound-for-pound fighter. Makhachev (27-1 MMA, 16-1 UFC) already was No. 1 prior to quickly submitting Renato Moicano in Saturday's UFC 311 main event.

Newsweek on MSN · 1d

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 pound-for-pound rankings.

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Mailbag: Who should be next for Islam Makhachev after UFC 311?

Also: Which current champ is most likely to end 2025 without a belt? And who’s really harmed by inaccurate UFC payout figures ...

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Team Khabib Coach Feels Islam Makhachev Is Capable Of Three-Division Title Run, Eyes Shavkat Rakhmonov For Welterweight Gold

Team Khabib coach claims Islam Makhachev can achieve a three-division title run and targets Shavkat Rakhmonov for ...

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Islam Makhachev leaves fans stunned after piling on massive 23lbs in 24 hours for UFC 311 main event

Islam Makhachev gained 23 lbs from weigh-in to fight night for UFC 311. CSAC has disclosed all fight night weights, and some ...

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UFC 311: Islam Makhachev Wants to Move Up to Face Dricus Du Plessis Following Big Win

Following Islam Makhachev's big win at UFC 311, the pound-for-pound best fighter in the world wants to move up to face Dricus ...

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Overreaction Time: Islam Makhachev and Merab Dvalishvili in control? Jiri Prochazka is back? More!

Check out the latest episode of “Overreaction Time” on the fallout from UFC 311, Jon Jones’ negotiations with the UFC, and ...

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Kamaru Usman scoffs at notion that Islam Makhachev & Belal Muhammad can’t fight due to training ties

The next UFC welterweight title fight is expected to be Muhammad vs. Shavkat Rakhmonov. Makhachev recently admitted that he’d ...

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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 ...

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 ...

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