Makhachev answered Covington's challenge

UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev did not ignore the challenge from the contender for the title in a division higher Colby Covington.

Earlier, the American said that he would like to share the Octagon with the Dagestani in the first quarter of next year.

“Easy money,” Makhachev tweeted, adding a winking emoji.

Let us remind you that on October 21 at the UFC 294 tournament in Abu Dhabi, UAE, Makhachev will defend his title in a rematch with Charles Oliveira.