Islam Makhachev might have a ready-made contender in the lightweight division awaiting him, but that isn’t the option that intrigues him the most.
might have a ready-made contender in the lightweight division awaiting him, but that isn’t the option that intrigues him the most.headliner at the Prudential Arena in Newark, New Jersey, on Saturday night, Makhachev expressed interest in moving to 170 pounds in an attempt to become a two-division champion. He then reiterated that sentiment during Saturday’s post-fight press conference.“Who doesn’t want to be double champion? This is history.
By besting Poirier, Makhachev made his third successful title defense, which ties him for the most in UFC lightweight history. However, gaining sole possession of that record doesn’t appear to be the primary objective.
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