UFC lightweight champion of Russia Islam Makhachev declared his desire to fight with the American Justin Gaethje in June.
In 2023, 32-year-old Makhachev made two successful defenses of his title in fights with Australian Alexander Volkanovski, and also rose to first place in the ranking of the best UFC fighters, regardless of category weight.
– June 8 against Gaethje, in November against the winner of the fight Charles Oliveira – Arman Tsarukyan in February 2025 – against anyone,” Makhachev wrote on the social network X.
Makhachev’s professional record in mixed martial arts is 25 wins and one loss.
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