I. Makhachev is a former UFC lightweight champion. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram
Preparing Islam makhachev for a welterweight belt dispute (up to 77,1 kg), Javier Mendez keeps an eye on the scenario of his pupil's new division. Aware that Kamaru Usman wants to face the Russian after his last victory, the coach did not hesitate to open the doors to the Nigerian, if they win the belt in a duel against Jack Della Maddalena. The confrontation still has no set date or location.
“It’s possible (that Kamaru will be the next challenger). It depends on what the UFC thinks. I think Shavkat needs to be considered. And also Ian Gary, Belal Muhammad |, if he wants to come back into the scene. Who knows? In my opinion, this division, the welterweight division, has become the focus of the UFC right now. There are so many big fights they can make from there. Let's see what they want to do,” Mendez told Submission Radio.
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According to Javier, despite Usman's presence, there are other fights that are interesting to Makhachev.
“Usman is aligned with Jack Della Maddalena, 100%. I think all these guys are really a problem for everyone. Shavkat, Ian Gary, there are so many guys in this division that Islam hasn’t fought either. So it’s one of those exciting things to be in, but we have to get through JDM first. He’s not going to be an easy fight,” he concluded.
Kamaru Usman is interested in facing Islam makhachev (Photo: Montage/SUPER FIGHTS)
No longer lightweight champion (up to 70,3kg), Makhachev announced a change of category after Belal Muhammad | lose the belt. The expectation is that the Russian will face Della Maddalena in 2025, to try to fulfill his dream of obtaining two titles in the UFC.
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