A new chapter in Islam Makhachev’s UFC career is set to begin.
After a dominant rule over the lightweight division, where he followed in his fellow countryman and mentor’s footsteps, Makhachev now has the chance to achieve something that the great Khabib Nurmagomedov did not attempt.
Makhachev and Jack Della Maddalena will fight for the welterweight championship in the main event at UFC 322 on Saturday. Victory would see the Dagestani become the latest double champion in the sport’s leading promotion, just a few months after Ilia Topuria last secured the feat.
New York is the main topic of discussion leading up to this event City is how much size will factor into the result of Makhachev’s first foray into the Octagon at 170 pounds.
Joe Rogan appears to be among those who don’t expect a challenging adjustment for the opponent.
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