“Acts Like Spoiled Diva”: Islam Makhachev’s Quest for Second UFC Belt Hits Backlash from Fans

“Acts Like Spoiled Diva”: Islam Makhachev’s Quest for Second UFC Belt Hits Backlash from Fans

Islam Makhachev has sent fans into raptures on social media this evening, appearing to hint he is only willing to fight for the welterweight crown in his UFC return later this year. Makhachev, the current undisputed lightweight kingpin, has been heavily linked with a summer return to action, to no avail so far. Furthermore, the Russian has been tied to one notable fight in particular, a title super fight with former featherweight kingpin Ilia To…

Laura Sanko Outlines The One Issue Holding Back Islam Makhachev Vs. Belal Muhammad In A UFC Showdown Of Champions

UFC analyst and color-commentator, Laura Sanko has lifted the lid on a potential fight between Belal Muhamamd, and Islam Makhachev — claiming only one party in that discussion would be even remotely open to the possibility of a super fight. Returning this weekend in Canada, undisputed welterweight champion, Muhammad headlines UFC 315 in ‘The Great White North’ — in search of his first successful defense of the divisional crown. As for Makhachev…