Daniel Cormier poses with Islam makhachev and lightweight belt. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram
The suggestion of Arman Tsarukyan the creation of an interim lightweight belt (up to 70,3 kg) due to the champion's injury Islam makhachev, was not very well received by Daniel Cormier. A personal friend of the Russian, the former heavyweight (up to 120,2 kg) and light heavyweight (up to 93 kg) champion and current UFC commentator said he saw no point in the idea of the Armenian, who should be the next challenger for the title. of the category.
During a recent episode of the 'Good Guy/Bad Guy' podcast, with Chael Sonnen, Cormier pointed to the fact that Makhachev is an active champion and was against the 'trivialization' of UFC belts.
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“Sometimes you get hurt. Islam makhachev has been active. He fought in October, in Abu Dhabi against Alexander Volkanovsky and then in June in Newark. If he fought again in October, it would have been three fights in 12 months. No need for an interim belt! When did we start inventing titles? Imagine, Chael, if when you were chasing Anderson Silva you campaigned for an interim title because it wouldn't be ready in six months! Then you would face Brian Stann and be UFC champion. Who would Tsarukyan face for an interim belt? Why are we trying to create belts? There’s no need when the champion has fought twice in seven months and won’t even be out for that long,” he said.
The UFC's plans pointed to a title fight between Islam makhachev e Arman Tsarukyan No. UFC 308, in Abu Dhabi, in October. An injury to the Russian's hand, however, prevented his participation in the event, which will have as its main attraction the duel between Ilia Topuria e Max Holloway for the featherweight title (up to 65,7 kg).
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