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.

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.

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 ... would take time to ...

However, Makhachev is friends and occasional training partners with current welterweight champion Belal Muhammad ... he just needs to add a little bit of muscle and he has the tools to beat ...