Islam Makhachev is gearing up to battle Alexander Volkanovski at UFC 294, defending his lightweight title. The fight is scheduled for Saturday, October 21, at the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi. Makhachev has also shown interest in moving to a different weight class, aiming to emulate Conor McGregor’s achievement as a two-division champion.
Islam Makhachev’s goal is to become a two-division champion, much like Conor McGregor
Makhachev, who previously faced criticism from fans for not moving to a different weight division to seek new challenges, has expressed his desire to compete against the victor of the Leon Edwards vs. Colby Covington fight. The match between Edwards and Covington is scheduled to take place on December 16th in Las Vegas as the main event of UFC 296.
Makhachev is now considering a move to a different weight category rather than continuing to compete in the lightweight division, and he aims to take on the winner of the Edwards vs. Covington bout.
Makhachev has expressed his intention to be present at UFC 296, where he plans to confront the victor of the main event between Edwards and Covington.
Makhachev believes it’s his turn to pursue two championships, having granted Volkanovski two chances to achieve double champion status. In their last fight, Makhachev won by unanimous decision. Now, Volkanovski is determined to secure a victory and become a dual-weight UFC champion.
Currently, Alexander Volkanovski and Islam Makhachev are gearing up for UFC 294. Makhachev is preparing to defend his lightweight title in this highly anticipated event. Whether Makhachev will switch weight divisions remains uncertain, but you can catch the action at UFC 294.
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Be sure to watch this thrilling fight, as UFC 294 is expected to be the most exciting event of the year! Witness Makhachev and Volkanovski battle for the UFC Lightweight Title live from the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi on Saturday, October 21, 2023.
