"It's my dream, and I am close to it. Throughout my career, I dreamed of becoming a champion. I took the lightweight belt and now I want to become a champion in a second division. Two days to go. I believe I am still the champion. I haven't lost the belt to anyone. I'm just going for the second one.
At this level, everyone has good striking, Jack is one of the best. But I'm also a good striker — let's see who will be better," Makhachev said at the press conference.