UFC’s top pound-for-pound fighter, Islam Makhachev (26-1), returns to the octagon to make his fourth defense of the lightweight title.

The Dagestani fighter was set to appear at UFC 311 to face Arman Tsarukyan (22-3) in a rematch following their loss in 2019, but an injury to the Georgian fighter kept him from the bout, and Renato Moicano will now challenge one of the best fighters in the world of Mixed Martial Arts.

The Record Makhachev is Chasing

With a win, Makhachev inches closer to UFC’s longest win streak record. Currently held by Anderson Silva at 16, Makhachev could tie Kamaru Usman’s 15-win streak at UFC 311.

Future Plans: Topuria or Double Champ Dream?

Makhachev’s future is brimming with possibilities, but he knows what he wants.

"People ask about Ilia Topuria. Fighting just for money doesn’t make sense to me—I don’t need it. Plus, I’ve already faced fighters from smaller divisions. But I haven’t said no. If I clean out my division and people, Dana [White] included, want it, why not? Someday, I’ll take that fight. It’ll be easy," Makhachev shared on Adin Ross’s Kick channel.

While Topuria aims to dethrone Makhachev, the Dagestani’s ambitions extend further: he dreams of becoming a double champion. That means targeting the welterweight belt, currently held by his friend Belal Muhammad.

"That’s my dream," Makhachev said. "Belal is there; he’s defending his belt soon. We have the same agent, so we’ll sit and talk. I don’t want to leave this sport without a second belt."