Islam Makhachev closes in on Anderson Silva's record after surpassing Khabib Nurmagomedov’s winning streak in MMA.
While lightweight champion Islam Makhachev officially has been ranked as the promotion’s pound-for-pound best for quite some time, White has spent the past year vehemently making the case for Jones. But that changed Saturday night after Makhachev submitted replacement Renato Moicano in the first round of the UFC 311 main event at Intuit Dome.
Islam Makhachev is the most decorated UFC lightweight of all time. Makhachev has now won 15 consecutive bouts in the UFC, and defended his lightweight title for the fourth time at UFC 311. He
At UFC 311, Islam Makhachev became the lightweight GOAT with most UFC Lightweight Championship wins and defenses.
On Saturday night, Islam Makhachev landed his fourth lightweight title defence, which saw him become the statistically most dominant champion in history. Khabib Nurmagomedov had only managed three before retiring on top, although it is believed he was essentially unbeatable at the time.
At UFC 310, the Stockton brawler and the Russian’s team launched water bottles at one another. After the Dagestani gave his version of events, Diaz hit the roof, comparing Makhachev to an ‘Ewok’ from Star Wars, and claiming he lied about what transpired that day.
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Dana White denies Arman Tsarukyan a title shot against Islam Makhachev, stating the rising contender won’t get his chance yet.
Check out how much lightweight champ Islam Makhachev earned for his 4th title defense against Renato Moicano at UFC 311.
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’s first-round win at UFC 311 finally secured his spot as the pound-for-pound No. 1 fighter in Dana White's eyes.