A UFC welterweight contender has given his two cents on who must be Islam Makhachev’s subsequent opponent and which fighter has all it takes to cease Makhachev.
The 2-division champion who at the moment sits on the 170-pound throne can also be the pound-for-pound king. He’s anticipated to make his first title protection in August. Makhachev suffered a hand harm final month, however current coaching footage that has surfaced reveals that the 34-year-old’s hand is healed and he’s gearing up for his subsequent bout
Amongst potential opponents are Ian Machado Garry and Michael Morales.
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Gilbert Burns weighs in on who has the most effective likelihood of dethroning Islam Makhachev
Regardless of being knocked out by Michael Morales within the first stanza of their welterweight conflict in 2025, “Durinho” believes the undefeated Ecuadorian will likely be simple recreation for Islam Makhachev.
Throughout a current interview with MMA Fighting, when requested to share his ideas on who he thinks may dethrone the Dagestani wrestling maestro, Gilbert Burns mentioned:
“I feel Ian [Machado] Garry is a really arduous struggle for Islam [Makhachev]. He’s so quick, very quick, with harmful knees, getting higher at his jiu-jitsu. I feel Ian Garry and Kamaru Usman are very troublesome fights for Islam Makhachev, and never simple in any respect. They’re tall and large and have an excellent attain and [experience].”
Take a look at Gilbert Burns‘ feedback beneath:
About Michael Morales, Burns believes that the previous is “large” and has sufficient energy to place Makhachev to sleep. However the Russian has higher and simpler instruments with which he can management, outgrapple, and even perhaps submit Morales within the later rounds in the event that they ever find yourself locking horns.
Burns, then again, is at the moment on a four-fight dropping skid. He’ll look to return to successful methods this weekend at UFC Winnipeg when he locks horns with Mike Malott in the principle occasion.
