How’s this for an “overreaction”? Now could be the PERFECT time for Islam Makhachev to depart the UFC light-weight division.
Makhachev grew to become the UFC file holder for light-weight title defenses this previous weekend at UFC 311 after he submitted Renato Moicano within the first spherical. It was an surprising last-minute matchup after unique opponent Arman Tsarukyan withdrew on weigh-ins day due to a again damage.
After UFC 311, Makhachev mentioned his profession received’t be executed till he claims a second division title. And since nothing however rematches await him at light-weight, would now be the fitting time to depart?
MMA Junkie’s Simon Samano and Farah Hannoun debate that matter on the newest version of “Overreaction Time.”
Try their dialogue within the video above, and watch the entire episode of “Overreaction Time” beneath on YouTube.
“Overreaction Time” is a weekly podcast hosted by MMA Junkie managing editor Simon Samano the place he shares his “overreactions” with an MMA Junkie workers member, and the controversy begins! Catch the premiere each Tuesday at midday ET on MMA Junkie’s YouTube channel.
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