Islam Makhachev is already a big name in the lightweight division. At 155lbs, he has beaten big names like Charles Oliveira and Alexander Volkanovski. Now he wants to move up and win the welterweight title against Jack Della Maddalena at UFC 322. If he does, he will be the first fighter from Dagestan to win two belts in different weight classes. Speaking about the same, Dan Hooker has given his flowers to Makhachev.

In a chat with Sky Sports NZ, Dan Hooker said that Makhachev should be given some credit for moving up to welterweight and taking on Jack Della Maddalena. Hooker added that even Khabib Nurmagomedov, who many call the best lightweight ever, never tried to go for that second belt and retired.

He said, “Credit to Islam for stepping up and coming to welterweight. Definitely got m

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