Fans were surprised to see Islam Makhachev, who fought just last Saturday ... He was initially scheduled to face Arman Tsarukyan; however, the Armenian fighter withdrew due to a back injury.

The most eagerly anticipated bouts on the card saw UFC champions Islam Makhachev ... a surprise if the UFC turns around and books him against Arman Tsarukyan, the man he was scheduled to face ...

Makhachev matched Poirier in the striking department, which surprised ... Islam Makhachev. Their first encounter witnessed then-featherweight kingpin Volkanovski move up in weight to face ...

Top lightweight contender Arman Tsarukyan was scheduled to fight champion Islam Makhachev at UFC 311 but was forced out of the fight due to injury.

Islam Makhachev retains the lightweight championship after earning a first-round submission victory against Renato Moicano at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California. Makhachev has now ...

Beneil Dariush thought he was fighting Islam Makhachev at UFC ... Moicano was submitted by Makhachev in Round 1 at Intuit Dome, and Dariush wasn't surprised by the outcome. "I don't want to ...

Beneil Dariush thought he was fighting Islam Makhachev at UFC 311 – or at least he hoped so. When Arman Tsarukyan pulled out of Saturday's main event against lightweight champion Makhachev (27-1 MMA, ...

UFC 311 has a new matchup headlining tonight's main event, with Renato Moicano stepping in to challenge Islam ... a full camp, Makhachev's unique style makes him a nightmare to face without ...

Renato Moicano will face Islam Makhachev for the lightweight title ... had a world of potential at that time, and it’s no surprise to see him climb the ladder and threaten for the championship.