Islam Makhachev is unsure about his next fight after injuring his hand ligament in his last win at UFC 302. Despite being hurt, the current UFC lightweight champion keeps winning and ranks high in the Pound-for-Pound Rankings with 14 wins in a row. Fans are eager to see him back in the cage, but it’s unclear when he’ll return as he waits for the doctor’s assessment of his injury. When Makhachev is back in action, he could face tough opponents like Arman Tsarukyan, but he’s more interested in a fight with Max Holloway than a rematch with Tsarukyan. Makhachev’s goal of conquering two weight divisions has changed, with the welterweight title now less of a focus after Belal Muhammad’s recent win. As Makhachev thinks about his future in the UFC, he’s open to exploring different weight classes.
Islam Makhachev shares an update on his hand injury and talks about moving to the welterweight division
