Islam Makhachev believes the welterweight contenders are higher than the lightweights.
Makhachev is about to defend his welterweight title for the primary time at UFC 330 when he takes on Ian Machado Garry in the principle occasion from Philadelphia. Forward of his first title protection, he believes the more durable fights are at welterweight, and it’s not due to the scale. As an alternative, he believes they’re merely higher.
“I’m going to defend my title. Welterweight is extra aggressive division, I’ve extra good opponents, that’s the reason I wish to combat extra years as a result of now we have actual contenders on this division,” Makhachev stated on the UFC 330 press convention.
It’s a daring take from Makhachev because the light-weight division has been thought of the most effective and most stacked divisions within the UFC. But, forward of UFC 330, Makhachev believes the welterweight division is best and has harder contenders, which is why he’s so wanting to proceed preventing.
Islam Makhachev shoots down retirement claims
Though Makhachev has stated he needs to maintain preventing, there have been rumors that UFC 330 could be it for him.
Nonetheless, Islam Makhachev has made it clear that he has no ideas about retiring and plans to maintain on preventing for a lot of extra instances.
“No, no, no. I instructed you I prefer to be UFC champion and we’re nonetheless going,” Makhachev stated to TMZ Sports activities. “It’s not about numbers, about age. It’s about your well being, how you are feeling. Not all people can really feel the identical at 34. That’s why I really feel nice. No accidents. I nonetheless benefit from the sports activities, you realize. That’s why we’ll combat once more. You will notice me many extra instances.”
For now, the main target is on Ian Machado Garry and defending his welterweight title for the primary time in the principle occasion of UFC 330.
Makhachev enters UFC 330 with a file of 28-1 and is coming off a call win over Jack Della Maddalena.
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