Islam Makhachev Confirms Staff Infection Going Into Fight Against Dustin Poirier at UFC 302: Details Inside
What's next for Islam Makhachev?
Islam Makhachev has done what he promised; he proved to fight fans around the globe why he is the UFC lightweight champion and the number one ranked pound-for-pound fighter after he choked and stopped Dustin Poirier with a d'arce choke in the fifth round of their championship fight after a bloody battle.
Fans are now wondering what is next for UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev. The "Russian Storm" feels like he has swept all competition from the lightweight division, including Dustin Poirier, Charles Oliveira, Bobby Green, and others. Islam Makhachev now wants to add another championship to his collection and become a double champion.
However, it seems Dana White has something else planned for Islam Makhachev; he wants Makhachev to handle unfinished business in the lightweight division.
Dana White wants Islam Makhachev's number one contender, Arman Tsarukyan, in a rematch. Makhachev revealed he would be ready by the end of the year, and he aims to headline the Madison Square Garden pay-per-view.
Even though Islam Makhachev feels he has already defeated Arman Tsarukyan and that a rematch makes no sense, UFC CEO Dana White wants him to face Arman first and then move up to add another title to his achievements.
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