Islam Makhachev welcomes Colby Covington's challenge, wants chance at second title after UFC 294

Oct 4 2023 by MMAjunkie

Islam Makhachev is eyeing the welterweight strap after UFC 294.

Lightweight champion Makhachev (24-1 MMA, 13-1 UFC) rematches Charles Oliveira (34-9 MMA, 22-9 UFC) in the Oct. 21 headliner at Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi. The main card airs on pay-per-view following prelims on ESPN and ESPN+.

Just like he gave featherweight titleholder Alexander Volkanovski an opportunity to become dual-champ in his most recent fight at UFC 284 in February, Makhachev wants to be granted the same chance if he...

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