Lightweight Champion Islam Makhachev Reveals His Plan in the UFC for the Near Future

Islam Makhachev is considered one of the most versatile fighters in the world. He is from Dagestan and has a heavy wrestling pedigree in the company. Apart from being a great chain wrestler, he is a good striker and ranks at the top of the pound-for-pound list in the UFC. Islam’s next fight against Dustin Poirier will be announced in the UFC in June at the main event of UFC 302. As it turns out, Makhachev has some humongous plans for his UFC career in the near future, which might involve jumping up the division.

Islam Makhachev is considered the favorite in the octagon compared to Dustin Poirier. The duo of Lightweights are two of the best fighters, and we will find out who wins the bout between them.

Islam Makhachev’s massive plans for the future

Islam Makhachev is in training camp preparing to fight against Dustin Poirier. Islam is the heavy favorite in the octagon in the Lightweight division against almost anyone in the company. As it turns out, Mkahachev has some big plans for his MMA career soon. In a recent interview, Dagestani revealed what he aspires to do in the company in the upcoming months and years. Islam said,

I think they have to give me chance for the second belt because I already beat all these guys.

Makhachev clarified that he needed a shot at the Welterweight title because he had already beaten the top Lightweights. Islam has beaten most contenders on his way up to the UFC rankings. He also claimed that Dustin Poirier has only got a one-fight win streak in the division. Islam Makhachev wants to make history and join the small list of folks who have been double champions in the UFC before, including Daniel Cormier, who hails from the same camp as Islam.

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