Undisputed lightweight champion, Islam Makhachev has staked his claim for a grudge fight with former two-division titleholder, Conor McGregor in his return to the Octagon next following his win at UFC 302 – claiming the clash is “more interesting” to him that other matchups.
Makhachev, the current undisputed lightweight champion and pound-for-pound number one ranked contender, headlined UFC 302 last weekend in New Jersey, successfully defending his crown in a fifth round win over commo-foe, Dustin Poirier.
Landing an impressive submission victory, Makhachev battled through some significant adversity against the lightweight striking veteran, to land a D’Arce choke win, turning in his third successful defense of the 155lbs title.