Islam Makhachev targets former champion for first title defense if he wins UFC 322.

Islam makhachev He is a former UFC lightweight champion. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram

Islam makhachev already has a plan drawn up for what comes after UFC 322, scheduled for next Saturday (15). The Dagestani abandoned the lightweight belt (up to 70,3kg) to face Jack Della Maddalena for the welterweight title (up to 77kg) and, although the Australian represents a tough challenge, he is already thinking about going further.

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In an interview with Adin Ross during a broadcast on Kick, Islam makhachev He revealed that, should he win the welterweight belt at... UFC 322intends to confront Kamaru Usman In his first title defense, the Russian highlighted that the Nigerian holds the record for title defenses in the category and emphasized that the former champion is in good form to return to compete at the top of the division.

"After Jack, Kamaru. He has the most title defenses in the welterweight division and is now in a good position," he said. Islam makhachev.

Despite the interest of Islam makhachev to face Kamaru UsmanThe Nigerian fighter may have a headache in the coming weeks, as the welterweight division promises to be one of the busiest and most competitive at the moment.

No UFC 322, Sean brady, number two in the ranking, faces MichaelMorales, While Leon edwards, fourth place, give me strength on Carlos PratesThe following week, in UFC Qatar, scheduled for November 22nd, Ian Gary face Belal Muhammad |, currently number one in the category.