Islam makhachev after victory in UFC 294. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram
Lightweight champion (up to 70,3kg.) since the end of 2022, Islam makhachev he seems sure that he will keep the throne, regardless of his opponent. This Wednesday (6), the Russian used X, formerly Twitter, to send a message to potential title challengers. With an air of seriousness, the pupil of Khabib Nurmagomedov guaranteed that it will remain at the top of the category.
“Arman (Tsarukyan), Dustin (Poirier), Justin (Gaethje), Charles (Do Bronx), they’re all good. They are top 5 in the world. However, none of them will win the belt while I'm here. It’s that simple,” Makhachev wrote.
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Number one in the UFC's weight-for-pound rankings, Islam has achieved two positive results since taking over the lightweight belt. On occasion, the athlete went through Alexander Volkanovsky, defending the group title.
Of those mentioned by the Russian, Do Bronx, Tsarukyan and Gaethje had victories in the last challenges. Recently, Dana White, president of Ultimate, indicated that Charles should be the champion's next rival.
Arman, Dustin, Justin, Charles they are all good, they're TOP 5 in the world, but none of them will get the belt, while I'm here. That's it! @ufc @spnmma
- Makhachev Islam (@MAKHACHEVMMA) December 6, 2023
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