Islam Makhachev appears determined to become a UFC “champ-champ,” no matter the cost.
Makhachev is the reigning UFC lightweight titleholder. He is one successful title defense away from breaking the UFC record at 155 pounds. He’ll look to achieve that feat when he collides with Arman Tsarukyan in a rematch at UFC 311 on January 18th.
While Makhachev has his eyes on eventually winning welterweight gold, his teammate Belal Muhammad currently holds the championship in that weight class.
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Islam Makhachev Says He and Belal Muhammad Will Talk About Welterweight Future
Despite Islam Makhachev’s goal to capture UFC gold in two weight classes, the popular belief within the MMA community is that the 155-pound ruler won’t take a fight with someone he trains with. Speaking to social media personality Adin Ross, Makhachev said he’d need to have a conversation with …