Islam Makhachev steered away from welterweight by teammate in favor of UFC's "sexiest" option

Islam Makhachev steered away from welterweight by teammate in favor of UFC's "sexiest" option

One of Islam Makhachev's teammates recently shared his thoughts on his welterweight aspirations and expressed his desire to see him in a more appealing bout.

UFC Star Believes Islam Makhachev 'Kills Himself' to Make Lightweight, Could Rule Welterweight Instead

Islam Makhachev has been an unstoppable force at lightweight, but as dominant as he’s been, there’s growing chatter about whether it’s time for the champ to chase bigger challenges—literally. The UFC’s 155-pound king has cleaned out much of the division, and now finds himself at a crossroads: stay lean and keep defending, or bulk up to welterweight and pursue the legacy of a two-division champion.  While on paper this seems like a good idea, the…