Dustin Poirier Approves Next Matchup for LW Gold As Khabib’s Cousin Accepts Islam Makhachev’s Next Opponent

The Dagestani team has been gaining attention and conquering the MMA world at a speed that overtakes even that of light. In the recent events of UFC 284, Islam Makhachev defeated Alexander Volkanovski by a unanimous decision. As the Dagestani team still remains at the top of the lightweight division with Makhachev as the champion, all eyes move towards the future of the division. Without a doubt, the fighters have probed into the future of the lightweight division. Dustin Poirier was one of such fighters. He took to Twitter and enquired about the next event in the division.

Surprisingly, Khabib Nurmagomedov’s cousin, Umar Nurmagomedov, took the reins and declared the next opponent for Makhachev. Unquestionably, Nurmagomedov gained respect from the fighters. Both Beneil Dariush and the ‘Diamond’ raised the fighter and gave the respect he deserved for the bold move.

UFC veterans praise Umar Nurmagomedov as he predicts the next lightweight bout

After Makhachev’s commendable victory over Volkanovski, the world fell into a trance where every single soul was wondering what would happen next. Thankfully, Poirier made the efforts of asking the question out loud on social media. Surprisingly, it was one of the prominent figures of the Dagestani team who answered.

Poirier asked, “What’s next In the lightweight division?” Nurmagomedov shook the platform as he replied, “Benil vs Islam.” Without a doubt, Dariush was quick to address the challenge. However, all he had was respect for Nurmagomedov. Dariush wrote, “Wooah! Respect to Umar.”

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The young Dagestani fighter and the ‘Eagle’s’ cousin brother have taken over the MMA world with their superior striking skills and Dagestani wrestling skills. Undeniably, he has amassed the respect from every single fighter. The ‘Diamond’ simply could not disagree with that. On the thread of tweets he wrote, “I don’t disagree.” 

Islam Makhachev asked Alexander Volkanovski for a rematch

Although Makhachev successfully defended his championship title against Volkanovski. ‘The Great’ admitted to having a discussion with the lightweight champion and revealed that Makhachev wanted a rematch.

Volkanovski said, “I’m hearing that he [Makhachev] was saying, I heard, we spoke, could be wrong that he was going back to his corner saying he wants a rematch. Because he thought he lost.” Doubtlessly, the Australian fighter further revealed that he would jump on the chance to fight Makhachev. “I’m gonna jump on that. Rematch,” he added.

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