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While he may not have made the long journey to Australia following the decision to hang up his coaching gloves, Khabib Nurmagomedov isn’t completely absent from Islam Makhachev’s UFC 284 preparation. This weekend, Makhachev will look to fol…
While he may not have made the long journey to Australia following the decision to hang up his coaching gloves, Khabib Nurmagomedov isn’t completely absent from Islam Makhachev’s UFC 284 preparation. This weekend, Makhachev will look to follow up his emphatic title crowning last October by adding the opening defense to his lightweight title reign….
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The UFC’s pound-for-pound king, Alexander Volkanovski, feels Islam Makhachev is a willing challenger for the top spot in the rankings. Volkanovski will defend the pound-for-pound No. 1 spot when he challenges for Makhachev’s lightweight tit…
The UFC’s pound-for-pound king, Alexander Volkanovski, feels Islam Makhachev is a willing challenger for the top spot in the rankings. Volkanovski will defend the pound-for-pound No. 1 spot when he challenges for Makhachev’s lightweight title at UFC 284. He’s making the move up in weight after four successful title defenses as the UFC featherweight champion….
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Dagestan’s Islam Makhachev did not mince words when it came to discussing Conor McGregor. Ireland’s McGregor, former two-division UFC champion, will soon be coaching TUF and facing off against Michael Chandler. Ahead of his UFC 284 main event showdown against the featherweight king Alexander Volkanovski, Makhachev spoke with the media regarding the McGgreor and Chandler […]
Dagestan’s Islam Makhachev did not mince words when it came to discussing Conor McGregor. Ireland’s McGregor, former two-division UFC champion, will soon be coaching TUF and facing off against Michael Chandler.
Ahead of his UFC 284 main event showdown against the featherweight king Alexander Volkanovski, Makhachev spoke with the media regarding the McGgreor and Chandler matchup. The Russian-born athlete claimed that if Chandler were to defeat Conor McGregor, the Irish superstar would call it a career. At the UFC 284 pre-fight press conference, Makhachev explained:
“It’s a good fight for MMA fans, but if Chandler wins, [McGregor] is going to retire for sure. Make some good money and that’s it. But Chandler, so smart guy, because I saw his last couple fights, he fights like crazy, like he comes from the street.“
Islam Makhachev respects the gamesmanship of Michael Chandler. Regarding the US-born athlete, he said:
“But now I understand why he did this, because if he beat [Dustin] Poirier and [Justin] Gaethje, this fight never happens. But the last four fights, they have same streak, they lose three times, that’s why this fight is happening.“
As for Conor McGregor, this fight makes a lot of sense due to the size of Chandler. Islam Makhachev explained:
“And for Conor, he chooses a good way too. He chooses small guy, 170 [pounds], and finally someone is going to win.” [Transcript courtesy of MMA Fighting]
Conor McGregor and Michael Chandler will have a showdown later in 2023 at the 170 lbs limit. Dagestan’s Islam Makhachev likes the fight from the sounds of things.
Watch the full press conference below:
UFC Featherweight Champion Alexander Volkanovski wants Islam Makhachev at his best for their UFC 284 main event on Saturday. Makhachev vs. Volkanovski is just hours away in Perth, Australia. It is one of the most highly anticipated fights of 2023 and t…
UFC Featherweight Champion Alexander Volkanovski wants Islam Makhachev at his best for their UFC 284 main event on Saturday. Makhachev vs. Volkanovski is just hours away in Perth, Australia. It is one of the most highly anticipated fights of 2023 and the latest in a series of champion vs. champion clashes. Volkanovski gets the luxury…
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UFC Featherweight Champion Alexander Volkanovski wants Islam Makhachev at his best for their UFC 284 main event on Saturday. Makhachev vs. Volkanovski is just hours away in Perth, Australia. It is one of the most highly anticipated fights of 2023 and t…
UFC Featherweight Champion Alexander Volkanovski wants Islam Makhachev at his best for their UFC 284 main event on Saturday. Makhachev vs. Volkanovski is just hours away in Perth, Australia. It is one of the most highly anticipated fights of 2023 and the latest in a series of champion vs. champion clashes. Volkanovski gets the luxury…
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UFC Lightweight Champion Islam Makhachev already has his eyes set on becoming the Welterweight champ after dominating the 155 lb. division. Although Makhachev is yet to make his first title defense at 155 lbs, his coach Javier Mendez has already proposed the idea of Islam moving up once he clears out the current lightweight division. […]
UFC Lightweight Champion Islam Makhachev already has his eyes set on becoming the Welterweight champ after dominating the 155 lb. division.
Although Makhachev is yet to make his first title defense at 155 lbs, his coach Javier Mendez has already proposed the idea of Islam moving up once he clears out the current lightweight division. Mendez and Makhachev have already begun the long-term planning of Islam capturing Welterweight gold in the future.
In an interview with Submission Radio, Javier Mendez stated:
“I can 100% see that… And the reason why I see that is because Islam wishes that. And when he wishes that, he’s going to will it to happen. So, he’s going to train, he’s going to clear out the division like he wants to do, and then he is going to go for the welterweight title, and whoever that person at that particular time is going to be, I feel he’s going to beat.” – (h/t MMA Mania)
Makhachev’s goal of being the Welterweight champion has been in discussion since late 2021. Later on in the interview, coach Javier Mendez continued:
“He was like, ‘Yeah, what do you think?’ I said yeah, and it’s just like with Khabib (Nurmagomedov). I never heard Khabib talk anything about other than lightweight. That’s it. Khabib never said welterweight, middleweight. But in my eyes, what I’ve seen in my eyes in the gym for all the years I’ve had Khabib, Khabib could’ve been the lightweight, the welterweight and the middleweight champion, in my eyes.” – (h/t MMA Mania)
Makhachev must first tackle the obstacle in front of him which will be no small task. On Saturday February 11th, Islam will take on a super-fight, headlining UFC 284 with the Featherweight champ Alexander Volkanovski in Perth, Australia. While Volkanovski can make history and earn coveted double-champ status, Makhachev can retain his undisputed Lightweight title and continue his reign over the Lightweight Division.
In one of the biggest fights in UFC history, Makhachev will be put to the test against the #1 Pound-for-Pound fighter in the world, Alexander Volkanovski. Makhachev and his coach Mendez’ plans are for a future at Welterweight, but this matchup at UFC 284 must not be overlooked.