Whereas Islam Makhachev was getting one thing to eat after he made weight at UFC 311 weigh-ins, his supervisor Ali Abdelaziz broke the unhealthy information to him on Friday afternoon.
The UFC light-weight champion was not going to face Arman Tsakuryan within the much-anticipated essential occasion on the Intuit Dome in Los Angeles, Calif, on Saturday night time.
“It was loopy, however I’m comfortable I’ve a battle and nonetheless combating. It doesn’t matter who it’s going to be I’m going to battle,” Makhacev informed ESPN.
Makhachev didn’t know his opponent on the time, nevertheless it ended up being Renato Moicano, who was scheduled to battle Beneil Dariush on the identical card.
“Who could make 155? Let’s go. 156? Let’s go doesn’t matter. Final three months I ready myself very arduous, not only for Arman, however for anybody who desires to battle for the title and take my belt. Come to me within the cage,” Makhachev stated.
Moicano has received 4 straight UFC fights and Makhachev is aiming for his fourth consecutive title protection.
“I noticed his couple of his fights after all, however I’ve to sit down with the group and watch his fights once more. He’s very predictable. I do know his sport. He’s good on the bottom, and he takes the again. Myself, I’ve by no means give my again within the UFC. I don’t need to give him any likelihood. Respect we make this occur for all this crowd. I couldn’t depart the world with out this battle,“ Makhachev stated.
