Makhachev: "I'm waiting for a chance to fight for the second belt"

Dmitriy Kel April 24, 2024, 1:48 a.m.

UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev has spoken about his future goals.

On June 1 at UFC 302 in Newark, USA, the Dagestani will have to make a title defense in a fight against Dustin Puryear.

"My dream is a fight for the welterweight belt against Leon Edwards. I've already given chances to the welterweight guys, now I'm waiting for my chance to fight for the second belt.

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To be honest, I'm not that impressed with my division. Dustin has a one-fight win streak, Tsarukyan I've already beaten. I believe I have no work to do in the lightweight division. I've already beaten all the top lightweights, so I should be given the opportunity to fight in the second division," Makhachev told the New York Post.

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