Makhachev's manager told who he might fight after the fight with Porier

The manager of UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev revealed who the fighter will face in the octagon after his fight against Dustin Puryear.

"Islam will defend in the fight against Porier, and then we will have a fight with Arman (Tsarukyan). We have to admit, he deserves this fight, he got out to the top of the rankings and beat all the opponents. For now we have these two fights on the horizon, and then we'll see. A fight with Tsarukyan this year? Yes, it could be in Abu Dhabi or New York," said the functionary.

Recall that the fight between Islam Makhachev and Dustin Porier will be held on June 1 in the framework of UFC 302.

"Islam will defend in the fight against Porier and then we have a fight with Arman (Tsarukyan). We have to admit, he deserved this fight, he got to the top of the rankings and defeated all his opponents. For now we have these two fights on the horizon, and then we'll see. A fight with Tsarukyan this year? Yes, it could be in Abu Dhabi or New York," said the functionary.

Recall that the fight between Islam Makhachev and Dustin Porier will be held on June 1 in the framework of UFC 302.