Islam Makhachev exploits the slightest of openings. The American Kickboxing Academy star kept his stranglehold on the undisputed Ultimate Fighting Championship lightweight title, as he dismissed Renato "Money" Moicano with a brabo choke in the first round of their UFC 311 headliner on Saturday at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood,

Makhachev’s ability to adapt seamlessly to a last-second opponent change was on full display at UFC 311. UFC CEO Dana White revealed Makhachev’s cold response to the news of Tsarukyan’s withdrawal and his desire to continue to fight on the card.

Islam Makhachev wants multi-division championship glory, but one UFC analyst would prefer to see him stick in his own lane.

This will be Tsarukyan’s first title fight in the UFC. The Armenian fighter has won each of his last four bouts, including a split decision win at UFC 300 over Charles Oliveira. Tsarukyan has a record of 22-3, with 14 wins coming via knockout or submission.

UFC president Dana White now believes Islam Makhachev is the best pound-for-pound fighter in the world after UFC 311.

UFC star Charles Oliveira has given his thoughts on Islam Makhachev’s victory in the main event of UFC 311.

Islam Makhachev will take on Arman Tsyukayan in a rematch in the UFC 311 main event. Learn how you can watch tonight's fights.

The Ultimate Fighting Championship event originally featured Islam Makhachev vs. Arman Tsarukyan in a highly-anticipated rematch, live from Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California. But Tsarukyan ...

Makhachev was initially scheduled to fight No. 1 lightweight contender Arman Tsarukyan, but Tsarukyan suffered “significant back pain”. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Islam Makhachev faced Arman Tsarukyan for the first time in April 2019 at UFC Fight Night: Overeem vs. Oleinik in Saint Petersburg, Russia. Makhachev was on a record of 16 wins and only 1 loss ...

Islam Makhachev exploits the slightest of openings. The American Kickboxing Academy star kept his stranglehold on the undisputed Ultimate Fighting Championship lightweight title, as he dismissed ...

Islam Makhachev’s D’Arce choke is becoming a signature move after it netted him Submission of the Month honors again in January.