Top UFC welterweight Belal Muhammad believes that the promotion management does not consider Islam Makhacheva among the main contenders for the title in this division.
Let us remind you that Makhachev owns the lightweight belt. On October 21, at the UFC 294 tournament, the Dagestani made his second defense, knocking out Alexander Volkanovski.
“Could the fight between Makhachev and Covington take place? It doesn't bother me too much. Islam is a man, and when someone challenges him, he must respond. And Covington just wants his name in the headlines.
I think Makhachev has many more great fights in the lightweight division. He could fight with Oliveira, with Gaethje, who recently won a resounding victory, or for the third time with Volkanovski. I think the UFC is not even considering the fight between Makhachev and Covington,” MMA Junkie quotes the American.
