Ali Abdel-Aziz, the manager of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) champion in the lightweight category, Islam Makhachev, said that the Russian athlete can become the champion in three divisions. Transmits words B.J. Penn.
“I see that he has the capacity to be a champion in three weight categories. Are you saying that Islam Makhachev can’t beat Leon Edwards? Can’t beat Alex Pereira? There is no doubt that Abdelaziz will achieve this.”
Recall that on October 22, Makhachev met Brazilian Charles Oliveira in the lightweight title fight at the UFC 280 tournament in Abu Dhabi (UAE). The Russian fighter won the second round with a suffocating grip. This victory was the 11th place in a row at UFC tournaments.
Previously reportedMakhachev moved up to second place in the UFC rankings, regardless of weight categories.