Islam Makhachev returns to training after historic UFC 311 title defense

Islam Makhachev successfully defended his UFC lightweight title at UFC 311 against Renato Moicano, securing a first-round submission and breaking the record for most title defenses in the division with five victories. Following the fight, Makhachev expressed his intention to move up to the welterweight division to pursue double-champ status, with UFC President Dana White recognizing him as the top pound-for-pound fighter. His victory also brought him one win shy of tying Anderson Silva for the longest winning streak in UFC history, currently at 15 consecutive wins. Makhachev returned to training shortly after the fight, indicating his readiness for future challenges, though he ruled out a title shot for Arman Tsarukyan after the latter's last-minute withdrawal. In contrast, his teammate Umar Nurmagomedov faced a setback, suffering his first career loss at the same event, prompting discussions about his potential future opponents. Makhachev's ambitions and Nurmagomedov's recovery plan highlight the dynamic landscape of UFC lightweight and bantamweight divisions.