UFC – Islam Makhachev plans to return before the end of the year

MMA – After his victory over Dustin Poirier, lightweight champion Islam Makhachev wants to stay active and plans to come back quickly.

Islam Makhachev proved he is the king of his division at UFC 302. In fact, the Russian came to the end of Dustin Poirier in the fifth round. While the American defended the takedown well, the champion surprised everyone with an incredible technique before submitting The Diamond. After his victory, number one pound for pound asked to fight the welterweight champion. Thus, Islam Makhachev seeks to achieve the status of double champion in the UFC.

Return quickly:

Islam Makhachev's goal is to fight quickly. Ideally, the lightweight champion would like to return before the end of 2024. Championship Rounds on pound for pound looking to return quickly. The question that then arises is the following: Who will be Islam Makhachev's next opponent? Leon Edwards or Conor McGregor are names mentioned by the lightweight champion.

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