Makhachev was set to defend his title in a rematch against Arman Tsarukyan, while Moicano was to face Beneil Dariush. However ...

Taking to X, the Irishman aimed at Nurmagomedov's friend, Islam Makhachev. Dagestan's Makhachev was pulled from his scheduled fight against Drew Dober in April 2016 after it was discovered that he ...

Renato Moicano is ready for the opportunity of a lifetime — and Islam Makhachev is more than willing to give it to him.

Islam Makhachev and Renato Moicano will face ... Benoit Saint Denis, Jalin Turner, Drew Dober, and Brad Riddell. Dvalishvili (18-4-0) looks to hold on to his belt against Nurmagomedov (18-0-0 ...

Moreover, in 2016, UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev had his bout against Drew Dober canceled due to a positive test for meldonium. The suspension was later lifted after a hearing which ...

UFC President Dana White announced Friday that Islam Makhachev will defend the UFC lightweight title against Renato Moicano ...

Islam Makhachev has opened up as a massive betting favorite ahead of his UFC 311 title defense against Renato Moicano.

Islam Makhachev will now defend his title against Renato Moicano, following the withdrawal of original challenger Arman ...

Lightweight champion Islam Makhachev will go for his fourth ... winning streak after a 2024 campaign that included wins over Drew Dober, Jalin Turner and Benoit Saint-Denis. As a champion with ...

There's nothing that Renato Moicano brings to the table that Islam Makhachev hasn't seen before, and Rohit Ponniaya expects ...

The first UFC PPV event of 2025 features a showdown between Islam Makhachev and Renato Moicano. Check out how to watch the action on ESPN+.