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.

Islam Makhachev stopped Renato Moicano to retain his UFC lightweight title in stunning fashion at UFC 311 in California.

At UFC 311, Islam Makhachev became the lightweight GOAT with most UFC Lightweight Championship wins and defenses.

On Saturday night, Islam Makhachev landed his fourth lightweight title defence, which saw him become the statistically most dominant champion in history. Khabib Nurmagomedov had only managed three before retiring on top, although it is believed he was essentially unbeatable at the time.

Islam Makhachev is the most decorated UFC lightweight of all time. Makhachev has now won 15 consecutive bouts in the UFC and defended his lightweight title for the fourth time at UFC 311. He

At UFC 310, the Stockton brawler and the Russian’s team launched water bottles at one another. After the Dagestani gave his version of events, Diaz hit the roof, comparing Makhachev to an ‘Ewok’ from Star Wars, and claiming he lied about what transpired that day.

Who will walk out of California holding gold? The Sporting News will provide results from the entire UFC 311 fight card

Dillon Danis recently gave his take on the new main event of UFC 311 between Renato Moicano and Islam Makhachev. Danis also fired a shot at Khabib Nurmagomedov while expressing his opinion.

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.

After his UFC 311 win, Islam Makhachev receives a chilling message from Ilia Topuria, sparking speculation of a future showdown!

Islam Makhachev shines at UFC 311, earning Dana White's recognition as pound-for-pound No. 1 and the best lightweight in UFC history.