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Javier Mendez explains why Islam Makhachev is No. 1 pound-for-pound best, not Jon Jones

For Javier Mendez, there's little debate on who's the No. 1 pound-for-pound fighter today.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jan 4, 2025

Key to beating UFC champ Islam Makhachev? ‘Meet his feints’ says Beneil Dariush

Beneil Dariush thinks the only way to beat UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev is on the feet.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jan 4, 2025

UFC 311: Javier Mendez unsurprised to see Arman Tsarukyan rematch Islam Makhachev for title

Coach Javier Mendez had a feeling Islam Makhachev would fight Arman Tsarukyan again after their first bout in 2019.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jan 2, 2025

UFC champ Ilia Topuria hints at vacating title, wants Charles Oliveira at lightweight

Ilia Topuria is ready to leave featherweight – and his belt – behind for a move to the UFC lightweight division.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Dec 10, 2024

UFC 311 video: Islam Makhachev, Arman Tsarukyan itch for rematch during faceoff

UFC 311 main event fighters Islam Makhachev and Arman Tsarukyan squared off Friday for the first time since their fight was announced.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Dec 6, 2024

Video replay: ‘UFC 311: Makhachev vs. Tsarukyan 2’ on-sale press conference

Islam Makhachev, Arman Tsarukyan, Merab Dvalishvili and Umar Nurmagomedov will share the stage at Friday's UFC 311 press conference.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Dec 6, 2024

Beneil Dariush vs. Renato Moicano booked for UFC 311

Renato Moicano will look to build on his momentum against Beneil Dariush at UFC 311 in Los Angeles.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Dec 5, 2024

Video: UFC contenders Khamzat Chimaev, Arman Tsarukyan compete in outdoor grappling match

Watch Khamzat Chimaev and Arman Tsarukyan square off in a competitive grappling match for Hype Fighting Championship.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Dec 5, 2024

Islam Makhachev vs. Arman Tsarukyan: Odds and what to know ahead of UFC 311 main event

Given Islam Makhachev's current status and their past counter, it's no surprise to see him favored to beat Arman Tsarukyan in the rematch.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Dec 5, 2024

UFC 311 main event pits Islam Makhachev against Arman Tsarukyan – with bonus title fight also official

The promotion’s pound-for-pound No 1 will put his belt on the line in Los Angeles

The Independent UK · Dec 5, 2024