Max Holloway has earned a pointy and cheeky response from Islam Makhachev for calling the Russian out for ‘having two belts’ whereas simply defending one.
UFC 330 just lately concluded, and Makhachev efficiently defended his welterweight title towards Ian Machado Garry. The 34-year-old gained by unanimous choice in a struggle that entertained solely in elements.
Following his win, within the post-fight interview, Makhachev was flaunting two belts (the welterweight and light-weight belts). This was questioned by UFC light-weight Max Holloway in his current Kick stream. He was quoted as saying:
Why the f*ck do you may have two belts? For aura?…You’re simply defending one belt, bro.
It’s value noting that Makhachev vacated his light-weight title in June 2025 after 4 profitable title defenses.
The Dagestani didn’t maintain again, as he dropped a witty touch upon MMA Fighting’s post about the same:
I don’t know bro. It’s even too heavy to carry. However you don’t perceive, sorry A.
Take a look at Islam Makhachev’s remark under:
Islam Makhachev Trying to Combat Earlier than Ramadan Subsequent
Islam Makhachev just lately make clear when he can be prepared to struggle once more. Addressing the truth that he’s now not in his 20s, the Russian asserted that he must struggle earlier than Ramadan. He additionally added that he didn’t undergo any huge accidents within the struggle.
Chatting with the reporters, Makhachev said at the post-fight presser:
Bro, now we have to struggle earlier than Ramadan – one hundred pc. After all, January or earlier than finish of the 12 months, I’ve to struggle. As a result of I’m not like 20-something. I’m 34 years outdated. I’ve to struggle as quickly as attainable as a result of I’m not reducing a lot weight.
As for his opponents, it could possibly be Carlos Prates, the #1-ranked welterweight, or the quantity 3-ranked 170-pounder, Michael Morales.
