Last November 15 Islam Makhachev became world welterweight champion after defeating Jack Della Maddalena. The Russian, who thus obtained his second UFC belt, has assured that he wants to defend the title on numerous occasions. To retain the championship for the first time, Makhachev revealed that would like to face Kamaru Usmanone of the most dominant 170-pound champions.
Despite The Nigerian nightmare21-4) He has five title defenses behind himFor MMA fans, Makhachev’s idea was not well received. However, for the Russians, Usman represents a real threat. “I said I wanted to fight Kamaru Usman next. Although, from what I see, the media don’t believe in this fightIn my opinion, Usman would crush each of these promises like Morales, Prates, the striker (Machado Garry),” Makhachev said in an interview with MMA from the red corner.
At 38 years old, The former Nigerian champion has only one victory in his last four fights. and currently ranks eighth in the 170-pound rankings. In this ranking, just below Makhachev, there are several young fighters staking their claim for their starting opportunity. This is the case of Ian Machado Garry, Michael Morales either Carlos Prates.
“These guys haven’t been evaluated yet. I think Usman would be the toughest fight for me.and as for the means, we could give it a lot of importance, as a former champion, with the greatest number of title defenses in my category, “We could promote this fight well and make it fun to watch.”Islam recognized it.
Ousman found the path to victory last June against Joaquin Buckleyone of the most promising fighters in the division. Additionally, in his previous fight, he faced Khamzat Chimaev at short notice and, although he failed to win, it presented one of the toughest fights for the current middleweight champion. This is to the point that for many he would have ended up surpassing him after being a five round fight.
We’ll have to wait to see if the UFC grants Usman another – and perhaps final – opportunity to regain the welterweight crown.
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