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The UFC lightweight champion is going to return sooner than most people think. Quite interestingly, Khabib Nurmagomedov recently indicated a green light for the January slot. He couldn’t reveal more but wants everyone to know that the UFC will disclose Islam Makhachev’s return in greater depth.
The next title challenger is most probably going to be Arman Tsarukyan. The previous encounter was a thrilling mix of grappling and striking – it will be interesting to see how well both fighters have evolved if or when they lock horns in a rematch.
Khabib says that the UFC has offered Islam Makhachev a fight in January and he has accepted it
"UFC will announce very soon where it will take place and who will be Islam's opponent. I will not make an announcement myself, but I can say that we are focused on January."
… pic.twitter.com/ZeN3awm5VJ — Championship Rounds (@ChampRDS) September 29, 2024
Islam Makhachev is an excellent striker.
One of the best in MMA! #UFC pic.twitter.com/Ha6MiLvQpV — AlAudhli العوذلي ™ (@alaudhli) September 24, 2024
Khabib on Islam Makhachev’s return
In a recent interview, Khabib shed some light on the UFC lightweight champions' return.
"UFC will announce very soon where it will take place and who will be Islam's opponent. I will not make an announcement myself, but I can say that we are focused on January."
Islam Makhachev est de retour à l’#UFC259 !
Je ne me lasse pas de voir cette démonstration technique à l’entraînement face au jeune Chase Saldate. C’est magnifique https://t.co/snFlQKPf5Y — Ilies Mkt (@IliesMkt) March 6, 2021
Islam Makhachev gifting his biggest fan in Dagestan fight kit.
At the end of the video, he made dua for Islam, what a clean soul he is mashaAllah pic.twitter.com/BVcx0zyQls — Valoresense (@Valoresense) August 1, 2024
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