Khabib: Makhachev ‘needs at least five’ title defenses before he retires

Dec 14 2022 by Bloody Elbow

 
Islam Makhachev poses with Khabib Nurmagomedov following his acquisition of the lightweight title at UFC 280. | Photo by GIUSEPPE CACACE/AFP via Getty Images

“I think he needs at least five. Maybe six. That would be ideal.”

Khabib Nurmagomedov thinks Islam Makhachev will surpass him as the greatest UFC lightweight champion of all time, suggesting the American Kickboxing Academy (AKA) standout will defend his title at least five times before retiring.

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