Sherdog’s Official Mixed Martial Arts Rankings It was business as usual in the lightweight division on Saturday night.

Sherdog’s Pound-for-Pound Top 10 Rankings Islam Makhachev continued to strengthen his grip on the No. 1 pound-for-pound spot with a dominant performance at UFC 311.

Arman Tsarukyan Eyes Charles Oliveira Rematch to Return to Title Contention Arman Tsarukyan is ready to put in the work to get back into the UFC lightweight title picture.

Dana White Changes Course, Views Makhachev as No. 1 Pound-for-Pound Fighter Dana White is finally ready to give Islam Makhachev his flowers.

Beneil Dariush Reveals He Received Full Fight Purse for Canceled UFC 311 Booking Beneil Dariush is being taken care of, as Dana White had promised.

Matches to Make After UFC 311 The Ultimate Fighting Championship kicked off its 2025 pay-per-view slate by returning to Los Angeles with 13 fights. Featuring two title fights atop the card, including a last-minute lightweight championship fight between Islam Makhachev and...

By the Numbers: UFC 311 Islam Makhachev made sure there would be no fairy tale ending on this night.

Islam Makhachev Retains Lightweight Title, Throttles Renato Moicano Atop UFC 311 Islam Makhachev exploits the slightest of openings.

Demetrious Johnson: 'Moicano' Tougher Fight for Makhachev Than Tsarukyan Demetrious Johnson considers Renato "Money Moicano" Carneiro (20-5) to be a dangerous opponent for Islam Makhachev (26-1).

UPDATED Injury Ejects Arman Tsarukyan From UFC 311, Moicano In vs. Makhachev The first big Ultimate Fighting Championship show of the year has just taken a monumental hit.