Javier Mendez, trainer of the UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhacheva, named three suitable fights for his ward. The famous specialist wants Islam to fight with Gaethje, then have a rematch with Oliveira, and then ...
“Justin Gaethje, Charles Oliveira and a welterweight title fight are the right three fights for Makhachev. I would like to see Islam become welterweight champion in 2025. I know that he himself is interested in this,” Mendez said.
Let us remind you that earlier Khamzat Chimaev announced his readiness to fight with Leon Edwards after Ramadan.
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