UFC President has shared his thoughts on the future of the organization's lightweight champion, the Russian fighter (26-1), according to reports.
Dana White Islam Makhachev Vesti.kzWhite stated that if Makhachev wins his next fight, he will definitely allow him to compete against the winner of the bout (24-3) - (18-0) for the UFC welterweight championship title. For Islam, this signifies a path to becoming a double champion.
Belal Muhammad Shavkat Rakhmonov- Will you give Islam Makhachev a chance to fight for the welterweight championship title if he wins his next match?
- Absolutely, - White responded at the press conference.
Rakhmonov chose between Chimaev and Makhachev— Homelander MMA (@HomelanderMMA)
Dana White has just confirmed that Islam Makhachev will have the opportunity to move up to 170 after he beats Arman. Double Champ Season is upon us. We will become the Greatest of All Time.
pic.twitter.com/PMqJZuRhUY October 24, 2024Makhachev's last fight took place on June 2 at UFC 302 in Newark, where he secured a victory over former interim UFC lightweight champion Dustin Poirier with a submission in the fifth round.
As for the fight between Rakhmonov and Muhammad, it is scheduled for December 7 in Las Vegas (USA). For Belal, it will be his first title defense, while for Shavkat, it will be his seventh fight in the UFC (currently holding a record of 6-0).
Shavkat Rakhmonov learned the price of victory over the UFC champion.