Russian promoter Kamil Gadjiev told that the UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev To progress in the ranking of the organization’s best fighters, whatever the weight categories (pound for pound), it is necessary to denounce potential opponents more harshly.
On October 21, Makhachev defeated Australian Alexander Volkanovski by first-round knockout at UFC 294, defending the lightweight championship belt. This victory elevated Makhachev one place in the rankings of the best fighters in the UFC, regardless of weight categories, but left current heavyweight champion Jon Jones in the lead. Makhachev’s stats in the UFC are 25 wins, 1 loss.
— Don’t you think that Islam Makhachev, to be a superstar on the level of Khabib, lacks a little arrogance? It’s not great when a fighter says, “I don’t know what to do or who to beat to become number one in the pound-for-pound rankings.” » It would be better to say: “In 2024, I will beat Colby Covington and Leon Edwards and I will still be number one.” »
– Yes, it would be more interesting if Islam spoke like this. Well, it’s human nature, he doesn’t want to talk like that. He says, “If the UFC says fight Volkanovski a third time, let’s fight a third time. » Even if I don’t see the point of this fight. And no one sees it. And I would have heard from Islam: “Why do I need a third fight with Volkanovski? Give me Edwards. While Islam isn’t quite on the same page with fans who want hype. Khabib was more interesting in this regard. It’s time to improve,” Gadzhiev told .
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