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,
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.
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.
This light heavyweight fighter hails Jon Jones the best pound-for-pound, snubs Islam Makhachev
Jon Jones, one of UFC's greatest champions, is hailed as the top pound-for-pound fighter in the world, surpassing Islam Makhachev despite the lightweight champion's recent triumphs.
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?
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 Du Plessis.
Islam Makhachev, Merab Dvalishvili gain 20-plus pounds by UFC 311 fight night
What does it take to successfully defend the UFC lightweight and bantamweight titles? 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.
Team Islam Makhachev Extends Support Towards Arman Tsarukyan Following UFC 311 Pull-Out
Team Islam Makhachev support for Arman Tsarukyan after his UFC 311 withdrawal, highlighting respect and solidarity in the MMA community.
UFC 311 mailbag: Where do Islam Makhachev and Merab Dvalishvili belong on the list of GOATs?
UFC 311 is in the books and the champions remain the same. On Saturday, Islam Makhachev and Merab Dvalishvili retained their titles, defeating Renato Moicano and Umar Nurmagomedov, respectively. For Makhachev it was another sensational performance against a late replacement,
Islam Makhachev Packs Up Whopping 23.5 lbs In 24 Hours After UFC 311 Weigh-Ins; Renato Moicano Still Heavier On Fight Night
Islam Makhachev gained a total of 23.5 pounds from UFC 311 official weigh-ins to fight night Renato Moicano still weighed heavier than Islam after gaining over 26 pounds A list shows that Islam Makhachev has unbelievably gained over 23 pounds within 24 hours after the official UFC 311 weigh-ins.
Bloody Elbow18h
Dricus du Plessis issues cold warning to Islam Makhachev after recent middleweight move teases
Du Plessis is coming off arguably the biggest win of his career as he defended the middleweight belt against Israel Adesanya at UFC 305 last year. A win over Strickland would likely set him up for a ...
Fantasy Head-to-Toe Breakdown: Islam Makhachev vs. Khabib Nurmagomedov
Former UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov has long been considered one of the best fighters in the division's ...
Dricus Du Plessis cautions fellow UFC champ Islam Makhachev about middleweight move
Dricus Du Plessis is solely focused on defending his title against Sean Strickland at UFC 312, so he "did make much" of Islam ...
Total Pro Sports2d
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 ...
Bloody Elbow4d
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 ...
Video: Is now perfect timing for Islam Makhachev to leave UFC lightweight division?
Makhachev became the UFC record holder for lightweight title defenses this past weekend at UFC 311 after he submitted Renato Moicano in the first round. It was an unexpected last-minute matchup after ...
bjpenn3d
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.