Denied! Islam Makhachev won’t get immediate title shot with return to UFC lightweight division — ‘Get in line’
Islam Makhachev vacated his lightweight title to challenge Jack Della Maddalena for the welterweight strap. But if Makhachev loses in his first trip to 170 pounds, he may be compelled to make his return to the 155-pound weight class.
Where he may need to work his way back to the lightweight crown.
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Topuria Willing To Fight Makhachev At Welterweight For Third BeltIlia Topuria plans to make Islam Makhachev wait for a lightweight title shot, assuming "El Matador" prevails against Charles Oliveira at UFC 317 in Las Vegas. | Source: MMAmania.com
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