UFC president Dana White now believes Islam Makhachev is the best pound-for-pound fighter in the world after UFC 311.
This will be Tsarukyan’s first title fight in the UFC. The Armenian fighter has won each of his last four bouts, including a split decision win at UFC 300 over Charles Oliveira. Tsarukyan has a record of 22-3, with 14 wins coming via knockout or submission.
For one fleeting moment in the first round of Saturday night's UFC 311 main event, it looked like we might witness one of the greatest upsets in MMA
Islam Makhachev will take on Arman Tsyukayan in a rematch in the UFC 311 main event. Learn how you can watch tonight's fights.
Dana White has seen enough to finally put Islam Makhachev at the top of his personal list as the No. 1 pound-for-pound fighter over Jon Jones.
Islam Makhachev is targeting more UFC history following his UFC 311 win as he sensationally called out middleweight champion, Dricus Du Plessis.
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 defended his lightweight title at UFC 311 and revealed ambitions to become a double champion, targeting a move to middleweight.
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The base payouts for UFC 311 have been disclosed, and it's safe to say that some of the figures have raised eyebrows in the MMA community.
Whatever fight Islam Makhachev wants he seemingly could have, but the UFC lightweight champ remained humble after his latest win.