After lightweight champion Islam Makhachev's UFC 311 performance, UFC CEO Dana White believes the Russian is the top pound-for-pound fighter in the world.
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.
Dana White denies Arman Tsarukyan a title shot against Islam Makhachev, stating the rising contender won’t get his chance yet.
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.
UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev could potentially defend his title against a familiar foe next. UFC CEO and president Dana White's major update on the consensus lightweight No.
Dana White and Daniel Cormier completely disagree on the future of the lightweight division, following a tremendous performance from Islam Makhachev. The pair were both in attendance as the Russian proved why he’s ranked as the pound-for-pound number one.
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.
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
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Arman Tsarukyan fought his literal shorts off for his first title opportunity against Islam Makhachev, one that is no longer valid following UFC 311.
Islam Makhachev recently voiced his satisfaction after Dana White named him the no. 1 P4P fighter above Jon Jones. In addition, White called Makhachev the greatest lightweight fighter of all time.