UFC President Dana White has co-signed on Islam Makhachev’s future welterweight transfer.
The Russian has been out of the cage since a June title protection towards Dustin Poirier. In the principle occasion of UFC 302, Islam Makhachev confronted ‘The Diamond’ within the latter’s third crack at undisputed gold. Regardless of some resistance from the challenger, the light-weight champion wound up securing a fifth-round submission victory.
Publish-fight, Islam Makhachev mentioned plans for a transfer to welterweight. Nonetheless, the light-weight’s plans had been placed on maintain after teammate Belal Muhammad defeated Leon Edwards in July. As of now, ‘Keep in mind The Title’ is about to face Shavkat Rakhmonov in the principle occasion of UFC 310 in December.
If ‘Nomad’ defeats Muhammad, it could seem that Islam Makhachev might transfer as much as welterweight. As of now, the Russian is predicted to face Arman Tsarukyan in a rematch early subsequent 12 months. Makhachev beforehand scored a unanimous resolution victory over the Armenian contender again in April 2019.
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UFC President Dana White discusses Islam Makhachev’s potential transfer to 170 kilos
Earlier right this moment at a PowerSlap press convention, Dana White was requested about Islam Makhachev transferring to 170 kilos. Whereas the UFC president has resisted some champion’s plans previously, it seems that he likes the concept. Whereas White doesn’t consider Makhachev is pound-for-pound primary, he does need to give him a crack at double champion standing.
Nonetheless, earlier than the light-weight champion can battle at 170 kilos, he first has to face Arman Tsarukyan once more. In keeping with a number of experiences, the 2 are anticipated to fulfill at UFC 311 in January. Moreover, Khabib Nurmagomedov has revealed that Makhachev had already signed a deal to return to the cage. Nonetheless, the battle stays unannounced as of now.
With a win, the light-weight has an opportunity to maneuver up, and chase double champion standing. Nonetheless, it might additionally depend upon how Belal Muhammad vs. Shavkat Rakhmonov goes in December. Regardless, Islam Makhachev has the boss’s blessing when and if he needs to maneuver up.
What do you make of this information from UFC President Dana White? Do you need to see Islam Makhachev compete at welterweight?
