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MMA pound-for-pound rankings: Islam Makhachev still No. 1 ... and now it's unanimous
But the ESPN pound-for-pound voting panel is now unanimous in proclaiming Islam Makhachev the No. 1 fighter in MMA ... on the strength of successfully defending his bantamweight belt against Umar ...
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Alexander Volkanovski reacts after Ilia Topuria states his desire to fight Islam Makhachev next: “I’ll fight whoever for that belt”
Alexander Volkanovski has given his thoughts on Ilia Topuria wanting to fight Islam Makhachev next instead of him.
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Ilia Topuria Explains Why He Prefers Islam Makhachev Superfight Over UFC Title Defense
Ilia Topuria is eager to secure a fight with UFC Lightweight Champion Islam Makhachev, believing that a victory would solidify his status as the No. 1 pound-for-pound fighter in the world.
Islam Makhachev or Alexander Volkanovski? UFC champ Ilia Topuria details next fight options
UFC champ Ilia Topuria says he’s “much better” than Alexander Volkanovski in a rematch and he could do whatever he wants to ...
Chael Sonnen: Islam Makhachev's desire to change weight classes isn't about UFC second title
Chael Sonnen believes there is an underlying reason why UFC lightweight champ Islam Makhachev wants to move weight classes.
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Islam Makhachev unfazed by Dricus Du Plessis ‘overpower’ warning as Dagestani dreams of middleweight belt
Islam Makhachev has been dominating the UFC lightweight division for some time now. The fighter has four title defenses, more than any lightweight in the history of UFC. He is more than eager to ...
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Islam Makhachev vs Jiu-Jitsu black belts: Every time UFC champion ‘checked that moment’ inside octagon
Islam Makhachev’s beef with Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belts From knocking out his opponents to submitting Brazilian black belt holders, Islam Makhachev just goes through all of them. The ...
Philippine Daily Inquirer22d
Islam Makhachev submits replacement Renato Moicano at UFC 311
INGLEWOOD, California — Lightweight champion Islam Makhachev ... defending his belt four times. It was his 13th win by submission. “I like this belt,” said Makhachev, the UFC’s top-ranked ...
Forbes22d
UFC 311: Islam Makhachev Sets UFC Lightweight Title Defense Record
Heading into Saturday’s UFC 311 fight card, UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev was ... After the win, Makhachev said, “I like this belt... If somebody wants this belt, come to the ...
Sports Illustrated23d
Lightweight Champion Islam Makhachev Gives Ideal Return Timeline After UFC 311
2016. Jan 18, 2025; Inglewood, California, USA; Islam Makhachev (red gloves) fights Renato Moicano (blue gloves) in a lightweight title fight during UFC 311 at Intuit Dome. / Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn ...
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Islam Makhachev submits Renato Moicano in 1st round at UFC 311
Inglewood: Lightweight champion Islam Makhachev ... successfully defending his belt four times. It was his 13th win by submission. “I like this belt,” said Makhachev, the UFC’s top-ranked ...
Total Pro Sports23d
After Surpassing Khabib Nurmagomedov’s Streak, Islam Makhachev Is Now One Win Away From Matching Anderson Silva’s Record
Indeed, Islam Makhachev has a long way to go, especially with his goal of securing a second belt before retiring. While his teammate Belal Muhammad holds the title in another division, it doesn ...