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UFC welterweight champion Islam Makhachev has laid out a timetable for his return after his big win at UFC 330 last night.
In the main event of UFC 330, Islam Makhachev successfully defended his UFC welterweight championship with a unanimous decision win over Ian Machado Garry. While he did face adversity, Islam was solid both on the feet and with his wrestling, and he even managed to drop the challenger with a head kick.
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Makhachev is undoubtedly one of the greatest fighters in the history of mixed martial arts and when you have that kind of reputation behind you, fans are always going to be interested to learn when you want to get back in there.
In his post-fight press conference appearance, Makhachev had the following to say on that topic.
Makhachev discusses his future after UFC 330
“I feel happy,” Makhachev told MMA Junkie and other reporters at a post-fight news conference at Xfinity Mobile Arena. “… Hard fight. It was good fight, good opponent. Now, it’s no more Anderson Silva. It’s Islam Makhachev’s record. I like this.”
“Bro, we have to fight before Ramadan – 100 percent,” Makhachev said. “Of course, January or before end of the year, I have to fight. Because I am not like 20-something. I am 34 years old. I have to fight as soon as possible because I’m not cutting much weight. I don’t have any big injuries. I will maybe double-check my nose. That’s it.”
“We don’t talk about this, but we’re still the best team in the world,” Makhachev said. “… We have a lot of killers in the gym who are watching our fights, who are watching our careers, and still training every day. Abdulmanap’s legacy still growing. Too many fighters are going to come from our gym.”
Quotes via MMA Junkie
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