Islam Makhachev, the reigning UFC lightweight champion, recently expressed his desire to move up in weight and challenge for the welterweight title. In an interview with the New York Post, Makhachev discussed the lack of exciting matchups in the lightweight division and made a compelling case for a champion vs. champion bout against Leon Edwards. Makhachev’s frustration stems from the current state of affairs in the lightweight division. He pointed out that Dustin Poirier, the top contender,... Read this story
