Islam Makhachev stated his aim is to turn into champion and champion within the UFC.
Makhachev is scheduled to defend his light-weight title in a rematch in opposition to Arman Tsarukyan in the primary occasion of UFC 311 on Saturday. It is an attention-grabbing combat, and even when he wins, there isn’t any apparent subsequent alternative for Makhachev. Makhachev has said that he’s inquisitive about shifting as much as welterweight as he claims he won’t retire till he’s champion.
“I do not know. It is not my job, but it surely’s my aim,” Makhachev advised TNT Sports activities. “I am not going to go away this sport with out having a second belt. That is my aim.”
However what might forestall that from occurring is the truth that Islam Makhachev is associates with Belal Muhammad. The 2 have stated they do not wish to combat one another, however Makhachev stated they may speak and conform to combat.
Even when it would not work out, Makhachev believes there’s nonetheless loads of time to realize his aim and it would not must be the following combat so he can see what the welterweight division will probably be like.
“He’s a good friend of mine,” Makhachev stated of UFC welterweight champion Belal Muhammad. “Final week we have been coaching collectively and we each have (the identical) coach. Sure, let’s speak. One thing can change in a short time. So I am not going to retire. I’ve time.”
If Makhachev turns into champion, his legacy as the best participant of all time will probably be additional cemented.
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