Frustrated at not facing a ranked opponent, Makhachev criticizes the top-10 in the lightweight division

I. Makachev will face the Brazilian Thiago Moses Photo: Instagram

Escalated to face Thiago Moisés on July 17th, Islam makhachev he didn't hide his frustration at not facing a ranked opponent. Through your'Twitter', the Russian attacked the top-10 of the lightweight division (up to 70,3kg) and stated that nothing will stand in his way on the way to the belt.

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“The top 10 in the lightweight division is full of old, smart fighters. None of them accepted the fight that was offered to them. No matter what happens, I'm going to keep walking and get that belt soon. With or without these clowns. See you on July 17th,” Makhachev wrote.

Currently ranked tenth in the lightweight category, Makhachev is riding a streak of seven consecutive victories. The Russian has a record of 19 wins and just one defeat. The last defeat of the pupil of Khabib Nurmagomedov it went to Brazilian Adriano Martins at UFC 192 in October 2015.

TOP 10 of LW division is a bunch of old ass slick fighters. Not a single one accepted the fight they were offered.
NO MATTER WHAT, I'M GONNA KEEP MOVING AND GET THAT BELT SOON, with or without these clowns. See you July 17 @ufc @spnmma https://t.co/j0Df3tNDaT

- Makhachev Islam (@MAKHACHEVMMA) May 13, 2021