It became clear what Makhachev said after changing his opponent at UFC 311 17.01.2025, 23:10

Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) President Dana White, on his social network page, described the promotion’s lightweight champion Islam Makhachev’s first words after learning that his opponent had been changed in the UFC 311 tournament.

“When I sought Islam, he said, ‘Brother, I am a champion and I will fight anyone,'” he said.

Initially, Makhachev was supposed to enter the octagon in the main fight of the evening against Arman Tsarukyan, representing Armenia. But warrior starry due to severe back injury. The Russians will now compete against Brazilian representative Renato Moicano.

The UFC 311 tournament will take place in the United States on January 19, Moscow time. In the side-main fight of the tournament, Russian Umar Nurmagomedov will take to the Octagon with Georgian Merab Dvalishvili.

On October 21, 2023, Makhachev earned an early victory over Australian Alex Volkanovski in the main fight of the evening at the UFC 294 tournament in Abu Dhabi. The Russian player defeated his opponent by knockout in the first round and defended his title for the second time. For the fight, Makhachev received the “best performance of the night” bonus. Defeated Dustin Poirier on June 1, 2024.

Currently, 32-year-old Makhachev continues to lead the ranking of the best UFC fighters, regardless of weight category.

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Source: Gazeta

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