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Islam Makhachev tells his side of Nate Diaz water bottle incident backstage at UFC 311 press conference
UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev was recently involved in an altercation with Nate Diaz, but assures he did not instigate the incident. He doesn't even know what set Diaz off. Makhachev (26-1 MMA,
Islam Makhachev Opens Up About Nate Diaz Water Bottle Clash Behind the Scenes at UFC 311
Islam Makhachev talks about the backstage water bottle incident with Nate Diaz at UFC 311, offering his take on the unexpected altercation.
UFC 311: Makhachev Looks To Answer Old Questions Vs. Tsarukyan
Islam Makhachev defends his UFC lightweight title in the main event of the UFC 311 fight card. Makhachev hopes to answer old questions with Arman Tsarukyan in the rematch
Arman Tsarukyan reveals what Islam Makhachev told him after first UFC fight
Islam Makhachev gave Arman Tsarukyan some words of encouragement after their first UFC fight. Makhachev (26-1 MMA, 15-1 UFC) welcomed Tsarukyan (22-3 MMA, 9-2 UFC) to the UFC in April 2019, defeating the then-22-year-old by unanimous decision.
Top UFC fights announced for 2025: Islam Makhachev, Israel Adesanya, Sean Strickland and more all compete
UFC 311 and UFC 312 each feature two title fights, plus Israel Adesanya competes in his first non-title fight in six years. UFC 311 already has a case for being the best card of 2025. The mixed martial arts leader debuts at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood,
UFC 311: Can Islam Makhachev Break Record For UFC Title Fight Wins?
At UFC 311, Islam Makhachev can break a tie with Khabib Nurmagomedov, Benson Henderson, and BJ Penn for most UFC lightweight title fight wins.
Colby Covington: Arman Tsarukyan can knock out Islam Makhachev at UFC 311
Tsarukyan (22-3 MMA, 9-2 UFC) challenges lightweight champion Makhachev (26-1 MMA, 15-1 UFC) in a rematch, which headlines the Jan. 18 event from Intuit Dome in Inglewood, Calif., and airs on ESPN+ pay-per-view following prelims on ESPN and ESPN+.
Watch Islam Makhachev vs. Arman Tsarukyan 1 ahead of UFC 311 rematch
UFC 311 is headlined by a lightweight championship rematch between titleholder Islam Makhachev and Arman Tsarukyan. Look back at their first fight.
UFC Star Believes Islam Makhachev Will Retain Title Against Arman Tsarukyan Despite Close Last Fight
Gilbert Burns recently shared his thoughts on X about the upcoming UFC 311 lightweight title fight. While he sees potential in Arman Tsarukyan’s chances, Burns leans toward Islam Makhachev retaining his belt.
Get $10 off UFC 311, Makhachev vs. Tsarukyan 2 by buying early
The UFC 311 pay-per-view will cost $80 at the regular price, but early buyers can get a $10 discount. UFC is starting out its 2025 schedule with a fantastic rematch between two hungry fighters. Islam Makhachev will take on Arman Tsarukyan in a rematch of their 2019 bout at UFC 311,
Bold predictions for 2025: Islam Makhachev makes history, Jon Jones stays active, UFC to Netflix, more
Although Strickland is a polarizing figure, it’s undeniable that he has been Du Plessis’ toughest fight in the UFC so far.
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Islam Makhachev warns UFC legends they must get his permission to use ‘pound for pound’ podcast name
Islam Makhachev has sent a warning shot to a pair of MMA icons, claiming they must reach out to him if they want to keep their podcast name. The Russian grappler is adamant that he is the only man who ...
UFC bold predictions for 2025: Islam Makhachev makes more history, big name signings join the promotion
The new year is set to kick off with plenty of interesting matchups that could see numerous champions dethroned ...
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Islam Makhachev shares his frustration over Michael Chandler's quick UFC title shot: "I had a long way"
Islam Makhachev seemed to take umbrage with the timeline it took Michael Chandler to achieve his UFC title shot compared to the lengthy journey to gold that he had to persevere through.
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Islam Makhachev’s coach explains how he has overtaken Jon Jones for UFC’s top pound-for-pound spot
Makhachev, Jones, and UFC light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira are three of the most popular names in the pound-for-pound ...
Key to beating UFC champ Islam Makhachev? 'Meet his feints' says Beneil Dariush
Beneil Dariush thinks the only way to beat UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev is on the feet. Makhachev (26-1 MMA, 15-1 ...
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“Don’t Insult Honor”: Islam Makhachev Shares Boundaries UFC Fighters Shouldn’t Cross While Trash Talking
Islam Makhachev is not a big trash talker and has come out talking about how fighters should not cross a line just to go ...