Makhachev recently appeared in a virtual sit-down with Daniel Cormier and Ryan Clark on the DC & RC show.
While in conversation with ‘DC’, the 30-year-old claimed it was only Bobby Green who accepted the fight against him on such short notice. The Makhachkala-born lightweight further suggested that the pay-day probably convinced ‘King’ to accept the bout.
Watch Islam Makhachev’s appearance on the DC & RC show right here:
Khabib Nurmagomedov’s protege was previously scheduled to lock horns with Beneil Dariush in a lightweight title eliminator. However, a leg injury forced Dariush out of the fight, offering Green an opportunity to step in.
Makhachev and Green are set to feature in the main event of UFC Vegas 49 which is set to take place at the UFC Apex on February 26.
Javier Mendez believes Islam Makhachev is capable of winning multiple titles
Islam Makhachev’s head coach Javier Mendez recently offered some insight into his pupil’s prospects across multiple weight classes.
While in conversation with The Schmo and Helen Yee, Mendez was asked whether Makhachev had any intentions of moving up to the welterweight division and competing for the title.
Mendez argued that while that was certainly a possibility, the chances of it really happening were rather low. However, the 51-year-old further argued that as far as bolstering his legacy was concerned, Islam Makhachev could most certainly go up to middleweight and lay claim to the 185-lbs strap as well.
Check out Javier Mendez’s recent appearance on The Schmozone podcast below:
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