KHABIB NURMOGOMEDOV reportedly met with Dana White to discuss a UFC title for his fighter Islam Makhachev.
Makhachev has defeated Bobby Green in the first round of UFC Vegas 49. He is now in prime position to challenge for the lightweight belt.
Dana White reportedly spoke to Khabib Nurmagomedov, UFC legend, to discuss Islam Makhachev’s next move
Charles Oliveira holds the title. He will next defend it against Justin Gaethje at UFC 274 in May 7.
Makhachev will then take on the winner.
According to ESPN, the 30-year old Russian stated that he had just defeated all four of his opponents. I am on a four-win streak. Dana [White] called Khabib [Nurmagomedov] to tell him that [Islam Makhachev] will be fighting for the title next."
The question was then put to him about his preferred location for the title fight. He replied, "Abu Dhabi." Abu Dhabi, I'm gonna come home soon."
Oliveira and Makhachev are now tied for the longest streak of undefeated UFC fights on ten.
His record shows 22 wins and only one loss. That was in 2015, when he was knocked out by Adriano Martins within 1min 46secs.
Get a PS10 Bonus with 100s of Games to Play and No Deposit RequiredKhabib was then asked where he wanted to see his fighter next. He chose his first choice but was open to any path that was chosen.
Retired MMA legend, Charles Oliveira said, "For UFC it's gonna better if Charles Oliveira win, 11-win streak versus 10 win streak.
"Justin Gaethje is a great person with a lot of experience and a huge heart."
Khabib defeated Gaethje in the final fight of his career, but has been associated with a remarkable return to the sport.
