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Too Big To Come Back? UFC Fighters Says Islam Makhachev’s Cut To 155 Could Be Done After Welterweight Move

Summary by LowKickMMA.com
Beneil Dariush doesn’t see Islam Makhachev coming back down to lightweight after making the move to 170. Moments after Jack Della Maddalena was crowned the new welterweight world champion at UFC 315, Islam Makhachev made his intentions known on social media. The ‘Dagestani Destroyer’ declared that he would venture up a weight class to challenge JDM for his 170-pound crown. As a result, Makhachev vacated the lightweight title he’s held and defend…
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LowKickMMA.com broke the news in on Saturday, May 24, 2025.
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