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Islam Makhachev Can Be 3-Weight UFC Champion, Says Coach

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.

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Tagir Ulanbekov felt pressure opening UFC 311 for Islam Makhachev

INGLEWOOD, Calif. – Tagir Ulanbekov beat Clayton Carpenter with a unanimous decision Saturday to open the preliminary card at UFC 311 at Intuit Dome in Inglewood, Calif. Take a look inside the fight with Ulanbekov, who fought for the first time since a missed-weight incident scrapped a bout last June.

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After retaining his title at UFC 311, what’s next for Islam Makhachev?

It appears that a rematch is going to be next for Islam Makhachev, but it’s not the rematch that was scheduled for this past Saturday. A visibly annoyed Dana White said in the UFC 311 post-fight press conference that Arman Tsarukyan lost his opportunity and he would have to fight back to a title shot.

Dana White to deny UFC star title shot

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Daniel Cormier disagrees with Dana White after UFC 311

Daniel Cormier would like to see Islam Makhachev vs. Arman Tsarukyan rebooked after UFC 311. Tsarukyan (22-3 MMA, 9-2 UFC) withdrew from his title fight against lightweight champion Makhachev (27-1 MMA,

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Arman Tsarukyan details back injury that forced UFC 311 exit, responds to Dana White

With a win, Tsarukyan would've avenged a unanimous decision loss to Makhachev he suffered in his UFC debut six years prior. However, because of an untimely lower back strain, it never happened. "I've been working for long time,

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Dana White to deny UFC star title shot after late withdrawal from bout

Dana White has confirmed Arman Tsarukyan will not get another title shot anytime soon after withdrawing from UFC 311. Tsarukyan, 28, was scheduled to face Islam Makhachev for the lightweight championship in Inglewood,

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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 ...

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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 ...

UFC 311 results: Islam Makhachev in class all his own after submitting Renato Moicano to retain title

Is Islam Makhachev the greatest lightweight fighter in UFC history? After UFC 311, he’s got one record working in his favor.

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 ...

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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 ...

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UFC 311 results, takeaways: Islam Makhachev deserving of praise; Merab Dvalishvili proving how great he is

UFC 311 proved to be an exciting kickoff to the 2025 pay-per-view schedule for the world's leading MMA promotion on Saturday. Islam Makhachev defended his lightweight title via first-round ...

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Islam Makhachev submits late-replacement Renato Moicano in 1st round at UFC 311

Lightweight champion Islam Makhachev submitted 10th-ranked Renato Moicano at 4:05 of the first round Saturday night at UFC ...

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Islam Makhachev's Six-Figure UFC 311 Payout Dwarfed by Opponent & Unranked Fighter

It’s not often that fans are privy to the official payouts from UFC events, but that’s one of the advantages of the promotion making a stop in Los Angeles, Ca.

Paddy Pimblett reacts to Islam Makhachev's submission of Renato Moicano at UFC 311

Paddy Pimblett was angered by Renato Moicano's loss to Islam Makhachev at UFC 311. Moicano (20-6-1 MMA, 12-6 UFC) was quickly ...

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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 ...

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