Islam Makhachev intensified the pound-for-pound number-one debate after securing a victory against Renato Moicano at UFC 311. In the process, he might have taken aim at Dana White. Curious about what the lightweight champion had? Stay tuned! We’re back with another thrilling episode of MMA Roundup, where we bring you the latest updates in bite-sized pieces.

From the Makhachev-White animosity, we will move forward to Paddy Pimblett, who lashed out at the fans for calling him out on his antics. Then, we will move on to a heartwarming moment between Merab Dvalishvili and Aljamain Sterling and finally, we will end with Daniel Cormier’s gift for Islam Makhachev.

Islam Makhachev took shots at Dana White after UFC 311

Islam Makhachev successfully defended his lightweight title against #10th ranked lightweight, Renato Moicano at UFC 311. The champ had to fight Moicano on short notice as his opponent Arman Tsarukyan pulled out of the match moments before the clash. Well, the Dagestani didn’t take long to finish the Brazilian as he submitted him in the very first round to retain his title for the fourth time.

After winning the fight, Islam Makhachev took to his Instagram handle to upload his winning moment and captioned it as “Now you know @danawhite.” The lightweight champion took a sly dig at the UFC CEO has been adamant about not acknowledging Makhachev as the true P4P number one fighter. According to the White, as long as Jon Jones fights, no one is a true P4P #1 fighter except him.

However, Dana White has finally come forward to chew his own words. At the post-fight press conference, White finally admitted, “He’s already the pound-for-pound No. 1 ranking. Yeah, I’ll give it to him.” Well, Islam Makhachev did prove that he is ready to clash with anyone and anywhere. Now, Jones will have to prove himself by taking his fight against Tom Aspinall. Regardless, let us move on forward to Paddy Pimblett.

Paddy Pimblett faces criticism after submitting Denis Frimpong

UFC lightweight fighter, Paddy Pimblett and Denis Frimpong had a unique way to settle their beef. The duo traded hands in a classic fight in order to see who was better. According to reports, after exchanging a couple of kicks and punches, Pimblett took Frimpong to the ground. After Pimblett quickly got out of the armbar and triangle attempts by Frimpong, he took Frimpong’s back in a rear-naked choke.

Moments after that Frimpong can be seen tapping, however, Pimblett refused to let go which forced others to intervene. This act by the British fighter got a lot of criticism from the MMA community and he had to come forward to explain why he didn’t let go. “He agreed to no tapping beforehand all you b–hurt idiots who don’t know what you talking about just pipe down don’t talk when you don’t know the context,” said Pimblett on his socials.

Well, the MMA community is already pissed with the British fighter, and his antics are not helping him. Regardless, let us move forward to Merab Dvalishvili and Aljamain Sterling’s bonding.

Merab Dvalishvili and Aljamain Sterling share a moment of wholesomeness after UFC 311

Merab Dvalishvili promised he would defeat Umar Nurmagomedov at UFC 311, and he delivered on that promise. ‘The Machine’ was in full throttle as he tore through ‘The Young Eagle’ with relentless cardio and pace. Umar Nurmagomedov did break his fist in the initial rounds but Dvalishvili’s immense pressure gained him his victory. According to former UFC fighter Matt Brown, it was nothing but, “Cardio, pace, cardio. Never bet against it.”

In the backstage area, Merab Dvalishvili approached Aljamain Sterling and thanked him for all the valuable lessons he had taught him. “You teach me so much, and you make me who I am today. Thank you for all the help, of course, and to everybody, but you are the man,” said Merab Dvalishvili.

The Machine’ and Sterling have been best friends for years and have cornered each other in many fights. Regardless, let us move on to the last segment surrounding Islam Makhachev and Daniel Cormier.

Danierl Cormier brought Islam Makhachev a gift

Islam Makhachev submitted Renato Moicano in the very first round to assert his dominance and defend his title. There was pressure on Makhachev to win this fight in great fashion as Umar Nurmagomedov lost his clash against Dvalishvili. Regardless, Makhachev performed where it mattered the most and in the end, he was rewarded by Daniel Cormier.

The former light-heavyweight and heavyweight champion of the world brought Islam Makhachev his favorite pastries after his victory. “The best for you, look at that, the best for you,” said Daniel Cormier as he handed out Portos Bakery pastries to the lightweight champion. Well, Islam Makhachev did break multiple records with his performance last night including the most number of title defenses for a UFC lightweight, surpassing Khabib Nurmagomedov among others. Regardless, what’s your take on the clash? State your thoughts in the comments below.