Islam Makhachev, who was previously accused of weight bullying, now wants to do the same with Conor McGregor.
Islam Makhachev is preparing to defend his lightweight title against Alexander Volkanovski at UFC 294. The match is scheduled for Saturday, October 21st at the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi. Makhachev has also expressed interest in moving to another weight class to emulate Conor McGregor’s performance as a two-weight champion.
Islam Makhachev’s goal is to become a two-division champion, much like Conor McGregor
Makhachev has previously been criticized by fans for not moving to another weight class to pursue a new challenge, but has expressed a desire to face the winner of the Leon Edwards vs. Colby Covington fight. . The Edwards vs. Covington bout is scheduled to be the main event of UFC 296 on Dec. 16 in Las Vegas.
Makhachev is currently considering moving to another weight class rather than continue competing at lightweight, and would like to face the winner of the Edwards vs. Covington fight.
Makhachev has announced his intention to participate in UFC 296, where he will face the winner of the main event between Edwards and Covington.
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UFC 294 is set to be the most exciting event of the year, so be sure to watch this exciting fight. Watch the match between Makhachev and Volkanovski for his UFC lightweight title live from the Etihad His Arena in Abu Dhabi on Saturday, October 21, 2023.
