Islam Makhachev is tempering his aspirations.
A fighter's most coveted achievement in the UFC is double-championship status, holding two titles in separate divisions simultaneously. The list of champ-champs contains only four fighters: Conor McGregor, Daniel Cormier, Amanda Nunes, and Henry Cejudo. Makhachev plans to add his name to this list.on May 29. "We talk about this after when I take the second belt. Because to be in the best fighter of all the time, you have to do some more, you know? I feel I can.
"Fans have expressed concern about the UFC 302 headliner after promotional images revealed a blemish on Makhachev's leg that resembles a staph infection. This flesh-eating bacteria has affected many UFC fighters in the past, and the image prompted scrutiny from fans and pundits alike, including"Don't worry guys I have training camp. Nothing bother me and I will be ready 100 per cent Saturday night."Mathew is a UK-based combat sports journalist and graphic designer.
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