Islam Makhachev is currently in search of an opponent to defend his welterweight title against.
The pound-for-pound king hasn’t fought since taking Jack Della Maddalena’s 170lb belt at UFC 322 in November.
Since then, Khabib Nurmagomedov‘s protege has expressed his desire to fight Kamaru Usman next.
Fan favorite commentator Laura Sanko desires to see Islam Makhachev face any individual else as an alternative.
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Does Kamaru Usman need to fight Islam Makhachev after every little thing he’s completed?
How do you are feeling in regards to the former champ potentially getting a title shot? Tell us within the comments.
Laura Sanko talks up Michael Morales
Laura Sanko wants the UFC to present Michael Morales the following crack at welterweight gold.
The 19-0 contender knocked out Sean Brady in a single round on the undercard of UFC 322.
Jack Della Maddalena, Shavkat Rakhmonov, and Ian Machado Garry are currently ranked ahead of Morales.
Sanko hopes the 26-year-old from Ecuador might be allowed to skip the queue for a fight with Islam Makhachev.
“What’s crazy about him is that because the challenge gets steeper, I believe he’s only looking higher, which generally shouldn’t be the case,” Sanko told MMA Junkie.
“Generally, because the challenge gets steeper, your fights go longer, and possibly you have got some decisions. He has continued to look absolutely sensational, and to do what he did against Sean Brady? I actually didn’t expect it to appear like that. I believe he’s going to have a really great, big yr.”
“I believe that Michael Morales is the guy, personally,” Sanko continued.
“A lot of making stars in MMA is about seizing momentum and having really immaculate timing and matchmaking with that timing. I believe that it could be a shame to either wait too long or create a chance where you’ll be able to’t seize on this momentum.”
“I like Kamaru. I believe that’s a much tougher fight than loads of people say. I’ll say that. I believe Kamaru could give Islam an actual challenge. If that fight gets made – I’ll be completely happy about it, I’ll watch it. But I believe Michael Morales (should get the title shot).”
Who’s the most important threat to Islam Makhachev at welterweight?
UFC’s welterweight rankings:
- #1 – Jack Della Maddalena
- #2 – Ian Machado Garry
- #3 – Shavkat Rakhmonov
- #4 – Michael Morales
- #5 – Belal Muhammad
- #6 – Carlos Prates
- #7 – Sean Brady
- #8 – Kamaru Usman
- #9 – Leon Edwards
- #10 – Joaquin Buckley
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Is Michael Morales really undefeated?
Michael Morales had his perfect MMA record scrutinized over the festive period.
The UFC title contender was furious after his record was modified to 20-1 by Tapology.
Footage of him being choked out cold during an Ultimate Fighter-style show went viral on social media.
Morales had his undefeated record reinstated when Tapology made a U-turn 24 hours later.
It was ultimately decided that the 2 fights they added to his record were exhibition bouts.
So, Morales stays undefeated and in an excellent position at first of what guarantees to be an enormous yr for his profession.
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