Chael Sonnen: Islam Makhachev's desire to change weight classes isn't about UFC second title
Chael Sonnen believes there is an underlying reason why UFC lightweight champ Islam Makhachev wants to move weight classes.
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Chael Sonnen: Islam Makhachev's desire to change weight classes isn't about UFC second title
Moving from 155 pounds to 185 is a huge jump in weight, but it would be the next logical step for Makhachev since he will not fight current welterweight champ Belal Muhammad. "Islam's got to talk ...
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"Pick your n*ts up and kill Belal Muhammad", "DDP is made of iron" - Fans react to Islam Makhachev's confident claim about beating Dricus du Plessis
Makhachev’s potential jump is fueled partly by his training partner, welterweight champion Belal Muhammad ... need to work with my specialists, gain muscle mass, add a little weight.
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Islam Makhachev Confident He Could Move to 185 Pounds, Defeat Dricus Du Plessis
However, a friendship with current 170-pound king Belal Muhammad complicates matters ... I just need to work with my specialists, gain muscle mass, add a little weight. I think I can try.
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Dricus du Plessis open to “easy payday” against Islam Makhachev: ‘I’d just overpower him’
Dricus du Plessis is open to a fight against lightweight champion Islam Makhachev, given the right circumstances.
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Islam Makhachev believes he has ‘keys to victory’ to defeat Dricus du Plessis in potential superfight
UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev considers it a legitimate possibility that he moves up to 185 pounds and defeats middleweight champion Dricus du Plessis.