After defeating Thiago Moisés, Islam Makhachev wants to face Tony Ferguson in 2021

I. Makhachev in a press conference after victory over T. Moisés (Photo: Reproduction/Youtube)

Last Saturday night (17), Islam makhachev showed why he is one of the most feared lightweights (up to 70,3 kg) in the UFC and dominated the Brazilian Thiago Moses in the main fight of UFC Las Vegas 31, winning via submission in the fourth round. The triumph over the Brazilian was the Russian's second in 2021, but the Khabib Nurmagomedov He wants more this year.

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Despite having challenged the Brazilian Rafael dos Anjos still on top of the Octagon, right after the fight, Makhachev changed targets at the press conference. The Russian stated that if he could choose his next opponent, he would face Tony Ferguson at the end of the year.

“If I was given the choice, I would face Tony (Ferguson). We have a good history with him. Khabib should face him in five or six opportunities. Let's finish this. I'm going to finish this and show people around the world that Tony is not on Khabib's level. Let's do that later this year. I’m going to finish one more fight and win the fighter of the year award,” said Makhachev.

With the conclusion on Thiago Moses, Islam makhachev has accumulated an incredible eight consecutive victories in the UFC. Before defeating the Brazilian, the Russian was ninth in the lightweight rankings.

Tony Ferguson, in turn, comes from three consecutive defeats. The North American lost to Justin gaethje, Charles of the Bronx e Beneil Dariush and occupies fifth place in the division ranking.