UFC Fans See How BIG Islam Makhachev Is
Islam Makhachev, the former lightweight titleholder, has been making headlines due to his appearance as he moves up to the welterweight division.
Makhachev vacated his belt to challenge Jack Della Maddalena of Australia for his title at UFC 322. Jack won the welterweight belt from American fighter Belal Muhammad at UFC 315 in a back-and-forth battle.
The battle between Jack and Belal is already being considered a contender for Fight of the Year, with Jack edging out Belal in an exciting fifth round.
Notably,
Belal Muhammad had previously trained with Islam and Khabib Nurmagomedov, making Islam's move up to welterweight potentially influenced by Belal's loss.
A common criticism of Islam during his lightweight reign was that
he fought smaller men.
Author's summary: Islam Makhachev moves to welterweight division.