Islam Makhachev is set to arrive in GSP’s former division.
The former lightweight champion has the chance to join Georges St-Pierre as one of few to achieve two-weight glory on MMA’s biggest stage this Saturday.
Makhachev will face Jack Della Maddalena as the main attraction of UFC 322 New York CityHe is aiming to be the first person to win gold in 155 pound weight class before moving on to welterweight.
The Dagestani has long been tipped to have the same kind of success he’s enjoyed thus far in the UFC up at 170 pounds and become an all-time great in a second division.
But while confident in his abilities, Makhachev won’t choose himself over all of the legends from welterweight history just yet.
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