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.
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.
Daniel Cormier believes Arman Tsarukyan should be next for Islam Makhachev following UFC 311: “It has to be him!”
Despite Arman Tsarukyan pulling out of UFC 311, Daniel Cormier still believes the rising lightweight deserves a fight with Islam Makhachev.
Islam Makhachev's Coach Hopes 'Deserving' Arman Tsarukyan Gets Title Shot on UFC Return
Arman Tsarukyan has received words of support from UFC champion Islam Makhachev's coach Javier Mendez following his withdrawal from UFC 311.
Javier Mendez feels bad for Arman Tsarukyan, hopes Islam Makhachev fight rebooked
UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev's coach wants the Arman Tsarukyan fight rescheduled. Tsarukyan pulled out of his title fight against Makhachev (27-1 MMA, 16-1 UFC) just one day before UFC 311 due to a back injury.
Islam Makhachev, Merab Dvalishvili gain 20-plus pounds by UFC 311 fight night
What does it take to successfully defend the UFC lightweight and bantamweight titles? At least an extra 20 pounds. Islam Makhachev weighed 178 pounds the night of his UFC 311 victory Saturday — one day after registering at 154.
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.
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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 ...
Overreaction Time: Islam Makhachev and Merab Dvalishvili in control? Jiri Prochazka is back? More!
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Three major names ruled out for Islam Makhachev’s next fight as insider reveals ‘UFC plan’
Islam Makhachev’s manager has revealed the ‘UFC plan’ for his star client’s next fight. The lightweight champion was ...
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Anthony Smith Discusses P4P Debate with Ariel Helwani, Names Jon Jones Over Islam Makhachev as No. 1
The pound-for-pound number one ranking remains a hot topic in 2025. While fans believed the debate was settled after Dana White declared Islam Makhachev as the top pound-for-pound fighter during the ...
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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.
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It took us a few minutes to accept that this pile of rubble was our home,” said Islam Dahliz, whose family was ordered by ...
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Team Khabib Coach Feels Islam Makhachev Is Capable Of Three-Division Title Run, Eyes Shavkat Rakhmonov For Welterweight Gold
Team Khabib coach claims Islam Makhachev can achieve a three-division title run and targets Shavkat Rakhmonov for ...