Islam Makhachev, UFC and Dana White

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.
Dana White reacts to UFC champion Islam Makhachev contemplating middleweight move
Dana White isn't sure about UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev jumping two weight classes. Makhachev (27-1 MMA, 16-1 UFC) is eager to become a two-weight UFC champion, but standing in the way of his goal is his good friend and training partner,
Dana White Reacts to Makhachev's Proposal to Face Dricus Du Plessis at Middleweight
Due to this Makhachev expressed his urge to go to middleweight and share the cage with Dricus Du Plessis. The UFC president Dana White recently shared his take on Makhachev’s goals and as usual, he wasn’t too excited about the idea of seeing the lightweight champion moving two weight classes up.
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.
Shara Magomedov thinks Islam Makhachev can be a double champ at lightweight and middleweight
Islam Makhachev left many scratching their heads with his bold claim on being able to move up to 185 pounds and win a title. Makhachev, who holds the UFC lightweight title, is regarded by many as the No.
Dana White Shuts Down Islam Makhachev’s UFC Middleweight Ambitions
Islam Makhachev has discussed a move to middleweight. Dana White believes the UFC Lightweight Champion should consider welterweight instead.
UFC 311 fight fallout: Islam Makhachev, Merab Dvalishvili in rematches among top fights to make
UFC 311 was a wild ride. Islam Makhachev and Jiri Prochazka were among the four main card acts to score stoppages. Even the ...
UFC 311: Islam Makhachev Sets UFC Lightweight Title Defense Record
Following UFC 311, Islam Makhachev stands alone with the most UFC lightweight title fight wins. Next up is Anderson Silva's ...
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Islam Makhachev's Six-Figure UFC 311 Payout Dwarfed by Opponent & Unranked Fighter
It’s not often that fans are privy to the official payouts from UFC events, but that’s one of the advantages of the promotion ...
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UFC 311 payouts: Islam Makhachev base purse less than seven fighters on his own undercard
The California State Athletic Commission disclosed the fighter purses, with top earner Merab Dvalishvili making double that ...
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Islam Makhachev was told about UFC 311 opponent change by teammate before getting official call
Makhachev’s ability to adapt seamlessly to a last-second opponent change was on full display at UFC 311. UFC CEO Dana White ...
Islam Makhachev, Merab Dvalishvili gain 20-plus pounds by UFC 311 fight night
Islam Makhachev weighed 178 pounds the night of his UFC 311 victory Saturday — one day after registering at 154.5 pounds — ...
UFC Champ Muhammad Dismisses Usman’s Calls For Him To Fight Makhachev
Former UFC welterweight champ Kamaru Usman thinks a matchup between Belal Muhammad and Islam Makhachev makes sense. Muhammad, ...
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Islam Makhachev returns to training just two days after record-breaking UFC 311 win as talks begin over his next fight
Following his win over Renato Moicano at UFC 311, Islam Makhachev has already returned to training as talks already begin ...
UFC 311 'Fight Motion': Makhachev rolls over short-notice Moicano — in super slo-mo
With two title fights atop the card, there was plenty of anticipation for UFC 311 in Southern California earlier this month.