Islam Makhachev revealed his plans for the year 2024 in the Russian media. The Dagestani is planning to have a big year.
UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev is set to return to the octagon in early 2024. A good thing for the title contenders, who may have their chance at gold. Next to challenge Islam Makhachev should be former champion and current number 1, Charles Oliveira. Just behind, number 2 Justin Gaethje, who obtained the BMF belt by knocking out Dustin Poirier.
Islam Makhachev: his plans for 2024
Islam wants to fight 3 times in 2024. He wants to fight before Ramadan, but UFC is ruining his plans and activities. pic.twitter.com/Q7RDtYa3rt
— king Makhachev 👑 (@P4P_islam_) November 22, 2023
Recently, Islam Makhachev explained his plans for 2024 in Russian news media:
“Well, I plan to fight before Ramadan. I have already informed the UFC that I am ready to fight before Ramadan, I would like to have time to do three fights in 2024. I will train as much as possible, constantly stay in shape, and wait for a call of management. »
On October 21, at UFC 294, Islam Makhachev knocked out featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski, making his second title defense. At the start of next year, the Dagestani could face Charles Oliveira in a rematch. The two athletes have already faced each other during UFC 280, in October 2022, and it was Makhachev who emerged victorious by submitting the Brazilian in the second round.
