The highly anticipated fight between Islam Makhachev and Arman Tsarukyan has been canceled after Tsarukyan withdrew due to a back injury.
Islam Makhachev says he still likes to watch his fight with Dustin Poirier despite making a lot of mistakes in it.
Khabib Nurmagomedov and Islam Makhachev share a common UFC opponent. UFC lightweight champion Makhachev's most recent title defense came in a fifth-round submission of Dustin Poirier at UFC 302. Nurmagomedov also holds a victory over Poirier,
Islam Makhachev crushes Renato Moicano at UFC 311 as Merab Dvalishvili upsets the odds - Makhachev retained his title by submitting his late-notice challenger, after Dvalishvili kept his belt by handi
In the main event of UFC 311, we saw a lightweight title fight that came together in a little less than 24 hours. Lightweight champion and current P4P king Islam Makhachev (26-1) took on Renato Moicano (20-5-1). Originally, Moicano was supposed to face Beneil Dariush while Makhachev was supposed to face Arman Tsarukyan.
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, six years after outpointing him in a competitive bout,
Islam Makhachev didn’t blink with a new opponent at UFC 311 as he made quick work of Renato Moicano after slapping on a D’arce choke to get the tap in the first round.
Islam Makhachev has established himself as one of the most feared fighters in the UFC over the past few years.
Everything you need to know about watching tonight's UFC 311, which will see Islam Makhachev defend his title against new opponent, Renato Moicano.
Makhachev's last fight was a lightweight title defense against Dustin Poirier. Makhachev overcame adversity to secure a fifth-round submission by D'arce choke. He now looks to extend his title reign against short-notice opponent Renato Moicano in the UFC 311 main event on Jan. 18.
UFC lightweight champion, Russian fighter Islam Makhachev, responded to questions about his next opponent following his victory over Brazilian Renato Moicano at UFC 311.