Properly, it appears Islam Makhachev’s thoughts is made up on his speedy preventing future within the aftermath of tonight’s UFC 315 title struggle in ‘The Nice White North.
Makhachev, the present undisputed light-weight champion, has been regularly linked with a return as quickly as subsequent month at UFC 317, in a title protection in opposition to former undisputed featherweight kingpin, Ilia Topuria in a long-mooted grudge match between the duo.
Nevertheless, but to formally signal on the dotted line to struggle the Spaniard, Makhachev was anticipated to see his future thrashed out come the fruits of tonight’s UFC 315 title struggle in Canada.
Seeing shut pal and coaching associate, Belal Muhammad struggle in opposition to Perth striker, Jack Della Maddalena, Islam Makhachev would possible struggle for the welterweight crown ought to the previous lose his title, in line with UFC CEO, Dana White throughout a pre-fight press convention this week.
Islam Makhachev calls out Jack Della Maddalena for title struggle
And seeing Australian star, Della Maddalena profitable the title tonight in a formidable unanimous determination win over Muhammad, Makhachev has already staked his declare for a shot on the Contender Collection product’s title — claiming he’ll now take his probability to turn into a two-weight champion.
Time to turn into a double champion #inshaAllah Let’s go,” Islam Makhachev posted on his official X account within the speedy aftermath of Jack Della Maddalena’s title struggle win over Belal Muhammad at UFC 315.
And whereas but to touch upon a future title struggle with Makhachev within the aftermath of his win tonight, Della Maddalena claimed he would don’t have any problem preventing the Russian as quickly as his first title protection earlier this month — suggesting the duo might struggle as quickly as September within the Octagon’s return ‘Downunder’.
“If Islam (Makhachev) after the struggle says he desires to step up, I might fortunately give him the shot,” Jack Della Maddalena advised MMA Junkie earlier this week. “Hopefully, we will do it quickly. I believe they’ve bought a card in Australia arising. Clearly not trying previous Belal however would like to struggle in Australia.”
