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Islam Makhachev’s Teammate Claims He’s Done with Lightweight After UFC 322

After earning his UFC contract on DWCS Week 9, Magomed Zaynukov said, “Islam will become champion at welterweight and stay there. I don’t think he’ll come back down to lightweight.” Makhachev faces Jack Della Maddalena for the welterweight title on Nov. 15. He has admitted cutting back to 155 lbs is “never easy.” If he wins 170lbs title, he’d be first Dagestani double-champion.