Islam Makhachev spoke about moving to another UFC division
For this decision to mature certain conditions.
Lightweight champion Islam Makhachev will make his first defense against Alex Volkanovski in the main event of UFC 284 in Perth on February 12.
In his future career, the Russian fighter did not rule out that he would not stay forever in the lightweight division.
“For the future, this topic is quite relevant. I like to compete with the strongest fighters. I love high-profile fights, and, for example, in the welterweight division, whoever is the champion there, it will be interesting, ”said the athlete.
At the same time, Makhachev noted that such a transition is hardly possible in 2023, since there are still worthy contenders for the meeting in his division.