I. Makhachev is the current UFC lightweight champion. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram
Motivated to encourage Islam makhachev breaking records and expanding his legacy in MMA, Javier Mendez shows that he is willing to do the unexpected for his pupil. He is aware that the Russian will not move up to welterweight while Belal Muhammad | reign in the category, the champion's coach suggested other paths to the athlete and did not rule out adventure in the middleweight division (up to 83,9kg).
“A lot of fighters have won titles there (lightweight) but have never held the title for more than three defenses, so Islam will break a record, and I want to see him as one of the greatest of all time and I believe he is on the right path to that.” . Therefore, him defending the lightweight title is on track to do so. After that, let's see what happens. Maybe Islam will gain weight and move up to middleweight (83,9kg.). I mean, he would have to gain weight, obviously, because this is a little big for him. Never know. He is very good. He’s pound-for-pound number one for some reason,” Javier declared to Red Corner MMA.
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Seeking to become a double champion in the organization, Islam's dream was extended after Belal won the title at UFC 304. Friends and training partners, the fighters have an agreement not to face each other in the Octagon.
Islam makhachev overcame Alexander Volkanovsky No. UFC 294. Photo: Reproduction/Twitter/@UFC
On the other hand, Makhachev is looking to recover from a hand injury to continue defending his belt. So far the athlete has three successful defenses and hopes to break the record in his next appearance, where he is expected to rematch Arman Tsarukyan be performed.
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