Makhachev, Dana White and UFC

Sorry, Jon Jones: Dana White declares Islam Makhachev pound-for-pound No. 1 after UFC 311
While lightweight champion Islam Makhachev officially has been ranked as the promotion’s pound-for-pound best for quite some time, White has spent the past year vehemently making the case for Jones. But that changed Saturday night after Makhachev submitted replacement Renato Moicano in the first round of the UFC 311 main event at Intuit Dome.
Dana White concedes Islam Makhachev has finally surpassed Jon Jones as No. 1 pound-for-pound fighter
Dana White has seen enough to finally put Islam Makhachev at the top of his personal list as the No. 1 pound-for-pound fighter over Jon Jones.
Dana White sends Arman Tsarukyan back in line, finally comes around on Islam Makhachev after UFC 311
The ride to UFC 311 had some last-minute bumps in the road when would-be lightweight title challenger Arman Tsarukyan suffered a back injury Friday that forced his withdrawal from a main event rematch with champion Islam Makhachev, resulting in a Renato Moicano detour on a day's notice.
Dana White: Arman Tsarukyan 'not getting the title shot' after last-minute UFC 311 withdrawal
Tsarukyan hast lost his opportunity to rematch champion Islam Makhachev following his late-notice withdrawal from the main event of UFC 311 at Intuit Dome. The news was revealed by UFC CEO Dana White on Saturday night at the post-fight press conference.
Dana White Takes Back Arman Tsarukyan's Title Shot after UFC 311 Pullout
UFC CEO Dana White says #1 contender Arman Tsarukyan will have to fight his way back to the title picture against Islam Makhachev.
Dana White completes U-turn on Islam Makhachev vs Jon Jones pound-for-pound debate after UFC 311
Dana White spent the majority of 2024 blasting the UFC rankings panel for overlooking heavyweight champion Jon Jones, who has fought just twice in five years, in favor of Makhachev. However, the MMA mogul finally admitted that Khabib Nurmagomedov’s teammate is the best fighter currently on his roster after UFC 311.
UFC 311 fight fallout: Islam Makhachev, Merab Dvalishvili in rematches among top fights to make
UFC 311 was a wild ride. Islam Makhachev and Jiri Prochazka were among the four main card acts to score stoppages. Even the one fight that went the distance was memorable as Merab Dvalishvili showed inspiring will against Umar Nurmagomedov.
Islam Makhachev Submits Late-Replacement Renato Moicano in 1st Round at UFC 311
Lightweight champion Islam Makhachev submitted 10th-ranked Renato Moicano at 4:05 of the first round Saturday night at UFC 311 for his 15th straight victory
Islam Makhachev Beats Renato Moicano by Round 1 Submission to Retain Title at UFC 311
Islam Makhachev closed out UFC 311 with a first-round submission win over Renato Moicano to defend his UFC lightweight championship from the Intuit Dome
UFC 311 Recap: Islam Makhachev and Merab Dvalishvili Retain Titles in Los Angeles
Recap Newsweek's UFC 311 fight night updates as reigning champions Islam Makhachev and Merab Dvalishvili retained their titles on a wild night at Intuit Dome.
Islam Makhachev after UFC 311: 'I'm ready for anyone'
Plenty of fighters like to say they will fight anyone, anytime, anywhere. UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev actually did it. Under less-than-ideal circumstances, Makhachev retained his title af
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Dana White Finally Concedes Defeat In Controversial Debate: ‘Are You Happy? Is Everybody Happy Now?’
Islam Makhachev’s first-round win at UFC 311 finally secured his spot as the pound-for-pound No. 1 fighter in Dana White's eyes.
Ilia Topuria Delivers Verbal Jab Toward Islam Makhachev Following UFC 311
Islam Makhachev easily ran through Renato Moicano with a first-round D'arce choke submission at UFC 311, defending his ...
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‘100 percent’… Dana White names greatest lightweight fighter in UFC history
Islam Makhachev just produced a sparkling performance at UFC 311 against Renato Moicano, but was it enough for the Russian to ...
Dana White Shelves Top Contender: ‘He’s Back To The Drawing Board’
UFC President Dana White didn’t seem to be thrilled with Arman Tsarukyan after UFC 311. White says he will need to fight his way back after pulling out of UFC 311.
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Dana White names new pound-for-pound king after UFC 311
In 2024 it became a running joke that UFC president Dana White took every opportunity to name Jon Jones as the No. 1 best ...
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Islam Makhachev calls out Dricus du Plessis as he teases triple champ push
UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev has teased the idea of moving all the way up to middleweight to fight Dricus du Plessis.
I can be three-division UFC champ - Makhachev
Islam Makhachev says he will not retire from MMA before he is given a chance to become a multi-weight UFC champion.
Video: UFC 311 post-fight press conference live stream
UFC CEO Dana White and the UFC 311 title fight winners are expected to attend the post-fight press conference.