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.

Following UFC 311, Islam Makhachev stands alone with the most UFC lightweight title fight wins. Next up is Anderson Silva's all-time UFC winning streak record.

Islam Makhachev's coach Javier Mendez says the undisputed UFC lightweight champion has the ability to win UFC titles at both welterweight and middleweight.

It’s not often that fans are privy to the official payouts from UFC events, but that’s one of the advantages of the promotion making a stop in Los Angeles, Ca.

Islam Makhachev is cementing an incredible legacy, but there’s still a plethora of fighters who’d make for fantastic match-ups, with his coach, Javier Mendez, revealing who he’d like the Russian to take on next. The esteemed trainer has played a massive part in building the warrior into the animal he is today.

Headlining the card is a battle for the undisputed UFC lightweight title as reigning champion and No. 1-ranked pound-for-pound fighter in the UFC, Islam Makhachev, puts his 155-po

Arman Tsarukyan's nearly six-year journey to the UFC lightweight title will take a little longer. Tsarukyan suffered an injury two nights before challenging lightweight champion Islam Makhachev at UFC 311.

After making short work of Renato Moicano Saturday night at UFC 311, Islam Makhachev is already targeting who he wants to defend his belt against next.

This story has now been updated to reflect the addition of Renato Moicano to the main card. One of MMA's biggest stars, Islam Makhachev, is about to ignite the year with a fight against Renato Moicano.

UFC President Dana White announced Friday that Islam Makhachev will defend the UFC lightweight title against Renato Moicano at UFC 311 on Saturday

Islam Makhachev is not only the best fighter in the world, he's also the most accomplished lightweight champion in UFC history.

Islam Makhachev weighed 178 pounds the night of his UFC 311 victory Saturday — one day after registering at 154.5 pounds — when he submitted Renato Moicano in the first round, according to data obtained by The Post from the California State Athletic Commission (CSAC).