UFC issues update on injured Arman Tsarukyan’s title shot against Islam Makhachev - A back injury ruled Tsarukyan out of his fight with Makhachev, as Renato Moicano stepped in and lost on one day’s no
Tsarukyan hast lost his opportunity to rematch champion Islam Makhachev following his late-notice withdrawal from the main event of UFC 311 at Intuit Dome. The news was revealed by UFC CEO Dana White on Saturday night at the post-fight press conference.
UFC president Dana White now believes Islam Makhachev is the best pound-for-pound fighter in the world after UFC 311.
Islam Makhachev once faced an uncertain future in the UFC after his role in the aftermath of UFC 229 involving Khabib and Conor McGregor.
Dana White spent the majority of 2024 blasting the UFC rankings panel for overlooking heavyweight champion Jon Jones, who has fought just twice in five years, in favor of Makhachev. However, the MMA mogul finally admitted that Khabib Nurmagomedov’s teammate is the best fighter currently on his roster after UFC 311.
Following UFC 311, Islam Makhachev stands alone with the most UFC lightweight title fight wins. Next up is Anderson Silva's all-time UFC winning streak record.
Following Islam Makhachev's big win at UFC 311, the pound-for-pound best fighter in the world wants to move up to face Dricus Du Plessis.
Arman Tsarukyan fought his literal shorts off for his first title opportunity against Islam Makhachev, one that is no longer valid following UFC 311.
New Zealand lightweight Dan Hooker didn't mince his words when he gave his opinion on Arman Tsarukyan's withdrawal from his UFC 311 bout with Islam Makhachev.
Islam Makhachev's manager teases the UFC has some surprising plans in store for the lightweight champ following his UFC 311 win.
The UFC CEO says Saturday’s sold-out fights, which set a UFC gate record in California, ‘couldn’t have gone better’ in Inglewood’s new ‘incredible’ arena