I. Makhachev is the current number four in the UFC lightweight division. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram
The next presentation of Islam makhachev will be against Bobby Green No. UFC Las Vegas 49 on Saturday (26), in Las Vegas (USA), but the Russian is already thinking ahead. If he confirms his favoritism, he wants to fight for the belt and has analyzed a possible fight against the current lightweight champion (up to 70,3 kg.), Charles of the Bronx.
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"Yes No doubt. It will be my tenth win in a row and I would like to be in a title fight. I think that if (Charles of the Bronx) Oliveira beating (Justin) Gaethje would be a fight between an athlete with 11 consecutive victories and another with ten. It would be a great clash for the fans,” said Makhachev at the media day.
Asked if Do Bronx would be a bad fit, Islam says he's not so sure, as he understands that his skills are better than the Brazilian's. He just wants to measure strength to find out who is the best fighter at 70,3kg. of current times.
“This will be a good fight, because we are good strikers and grappling players. I don't know if it will be difficult for me, I know he doesn't have good wrestling skills, but rather jiu-jitsu. Let’s see who has the best qualities,” he concluded.
Ward of Khabib Nurmagomedov, Islam makhachev has a streak of nine consecutive victories and could reach the position of next challenger, if he defeats Bobby Green. In his career, there are 21 positive results and only one negative, in addition to being fourth in the ranking at 70,3kg.
Moreover, Charles of the Bronx prepares to defend his title for the second time and faces Justin gaethje No. UFC 274, an event scheduled to take place on May 7th.
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