Islam makhachev exceeds Alexander Volkanovsky No. UFC 294. Photo: Reproduction/Twitter/@UFC
After losing the chance to face Islam makhachev No. UFC 294 due to a injury suffered on the eve of the event, Charles of the Bronx he could be seeing the rematch for the lightweight (up to 70,3 kg) belt slip through his fingers.
Em interview granted in Russia and published by the profile “King Makhachev' on the social network 'X' (formerly Twitter), Islam makhachev stated that he no longer has any interest in taking part in rematches and pointed out Justin gaethje as an ideal opponent for his next belt defense, which, according to him, could take place in March, UFC 299.
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“To be honest, I already told the UFC that I'm not interested in rematches, because if you want to be a good champion, you have to add new names. There's (Justin) Gaethje, who I would say deserved a fight. I think it would be more interesting to face him. In March, maybe”, said the champion.
Although he understands the need to defend the lightweight title against the elite of his division, Islam makhachev he spoke again about fighting for the welterweight title (up to 77,1 kg) and winning the second UFC belt.
“My goal is the second belt. I didn't choose any opponent. The second belt is the fight of dreams. That's what motivates me at the moment. Win both belts, defend both belts. I've already defended one. Now I need to defend the second. Maybe that will change if a new motivation arises, but now this is the highest step for me”, declared the Russian.
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