Effectively, it appears Islam Makhachev’s thoughts is made up on his fast combating future within the aftermath of tonight’s UFC 315 title battle 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.
Nonetheless, but to formally signal on the dotted line to battle the Spaniard, Makhachev was anticipated to see his future thrashed out come the fruits of tonight’s UFC 315 title battle in Canada.
Seeing shut good friend and coaching companion, Belal Muhammad battle in opposition to Perth striker, Jack Della Maddalena, Islam Makhachev would probably battle for the welterweight crown ought to the previous lose his title, in keeping with UFC CEO, Dana White throughout a pre-fight press convention this week.
Islam Makhachev calls out Jack Della Maddalena for title battle
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 Sequence 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 fast aftermath of Jack Della Maddalena’s title battle win over Belal Muhammad at UFC 315.
And whereas but to touch upon a future title battle with Makhachev within the aftermath of his win tonight, Della Maddalena claimed he would haven’t any subject combating the Russian as quickly as his first title protection earlier this month — suggesting the duo may battle as quickly as September within the Octagon’s return ‘Downunder’.
“If Islam (Makhachev) after the battle says he needs to step up, I might fortunately give him the shot,” Jack Della Maddalena informed MMA Junkie earlier this week. “Hopefully, we will do it quickly. I feel they’ve obtained a card in Australia arising. Clearly not trying previous Belal however would like to battle in Australia.”
