Islam Makhachev Can Be 3-Weight UFC Champion, Says Coach

Islam Makhachev Can Be Three-Weight UFC Champion, Says Coach
Islam Makhachev's coach Javier Mendez says the undisputed UFC lightweight champion has the ability to win UFC titles at both welterweight and middleweight.
Paddy Pimblett reacts to Islam Makhachev's submission of Renato Moicano at UFC 311
Moicano (20-6-1 MMA, 12-6 UFC) was quickly submitted by lightweight champion Makhachev (27-1 MMA, 16-1 UFC) in Saturday’s main event at Intuit Dome. Pimblett, who was previously angling to fight Moicano, expected more heart from the Brazilian.
After UFC 311, it's clear: Islam Makhachev is where delusions go to die
Makhachev’s victory over Renato Moicano was so easy that it felt darn near anticlimactic. Is it time for Ilia Topuria to come up to challenge him?
After retaining his title at UFC 311, what’s next for Islam Makhachev?
It appears that a rematch is going to be next for Islam Makhachev, but it’s not the rematch that was scheduled for this past Saturday. A visibly annoyed Dana White said in the UFC 311 post-fight press conference that Arman Tsarukyan lost his opportunity and he would have to fight back to a title shot.
UFC 311: Islam Makhachev Wants to Move Up to Face Dricus Du Plessis Following Big Win
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.
UFC legend Michael Bisping eyes 'showstopping' next test for Islam Makhachev after UFC 311 win
If the UFC are looking to book the biggest possible matchup for Islam Makhachev, a move up in weight could potentially deliver a huge title fight later in 2025.
Renato Moicano reacts to UFC 311 title loss to Islam Makhachev: 'From now on, I fight for freedom'
Renato Moicano was heartbroken after UFC 311. Moicano (20-6-1 MMA, 12-6 UFC) was quickly submitted by UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev in Saturday’s main event. He stepped in on 24 hour’ notice to replace Arman Tsarukyan after initially being scheduled to face Beneil Dariush on the same event.
Islam Makhachev reacts to Umar Nurmagomedov's UFC 311 title loss: 'He's going to be UFC champion one day'
Islam Makhachev was obviously not happy to see Umar Nurmagomedov come up short in his biggest career fight. However, that hasn't changed how he views Nurmagomedov's potential. Makhachev, who successfu
UFC 311 fight night weights: Renato Moicano gained over 26 pounds to outweigh Islam Makhachev
Here are the fight night weights from UFC 311 as the California State Athletic Commission tracks how much fighters are gaining between weigh-ins and competition 24 hours later.
UFC 311 Highlights: Islam Makhachev vs. Renato Moicano
Check out the highlights from the UFC 311 main event lightweight title fight between champion Islam Makhachev and Renato Moicano.
Islam Makhachev submits replacement Renato Moicano at UFC 311
Lightweight champion Islam Makhachev submitted 10th-ranked Renato Moicano at 4:05 of the first round Saturday night at UFC 311 for his 15th straight victory. It didn’t take long for Makhachev (27-1-0) after he took down Moicano (20-6-1),
Kamaru Usman scoffs at notion that Islam Makhachev can't fight Belal Muhammad
Kamaru Usman believes Islam Makhachev should fight Belal Muhammad regardless of their training history. UFC lightweight ...
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Khabib Nurmagomedov vs. Islam Makhachev lightweight GOAT debate settled as ex-champion makes ‘more well-rounded’ claim
Makhachev and his UFC Hall of Fame mentor Khabib Nurmagomedov are two of the greatest lightweights to ever compete inside the Octagon. After Makhachev’s latest win, many fans and pundits have begun to ...
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Javier Mendez reveals one thing he doesn’t like about Islam Makhachev’s sparring sessions
Islam Makhachev likes to roll with heavyweights during his training sessions in Dagestan, and Javier Mendez isn't a fan.
Overreaction Time: Islam Makhachev and Merab Dvalishvili in control? Jiri Prochazka is back? More!
Check out the latest episode of “Overreaction Time” on the fallout from UFC 311, Jon Jones’ negotiations with the UFC, and ...
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‘I feel bad’… Islam Makhachev’s trainer names fighter who should get next lightweight title shot
Islam Makhachev is cementing an incredible legacy, but there’s still a plethora of fighters who’d make for fantastic ...
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UFC legend shares theory on Arman Tsarukyan’s back injury that forced him out of Islam Makhachev rematch
Arman Tsarukyan was forced out of his UFC 311 title fight against Islam Makhachev due to a back injury, and Josh Barnett has ...
UFC 311 results, takeaways: Islam Makhachev deserving of praise; Merab Dvalishvili proving how great he is
Despite a tragic outbreak of wildfires across greater Los Angeles and a change to the main event just 24 hours before, UFC ...
Tom Aspinall Reacts to UFC CEO Dana White Bumping Jon Jones from Top P4P Ranking
Tom Aspinall isn’t a huge fan of pound-for-pound rankings, but he did enjoy the adjustment Dana White made to his personal list after UFC 311.