Islam Makhachev believes that there is a reason why There is only one American champion currently at the UFC.
With the withdrawal of Jon Jones and the resignation of its UFC heavyweight title, Only the Women's Gallo Weight Champion, Kayla Harrison, remains as an American champion In the company.
As we know, Islam Makhachev is the former lightweight of the UFC. Now, Look for a second world title by weight wélterwhile preparing to face Jack Della Maddalena for the belt.
Makhachev (27-1 MMA, 16-1 UFC), who left his UFC lightweight title vacant to challenge the Wélter weight champion Jack Della Maddalena later that year, He gave his opinion about why there have not been so many United States champions in recent years.
«They simply began to sign more of our boys; That is the reason, ”said Makhachev in an interview with Islam Babadzhanov by Ushatayka (H/T Championship Rounds). «… Well, if they keep signing, I am 100% sure that there will be more champions of the Caucasus, Daguestán and Chehenia.
“Definitely: Our boys live for this, for this sport. In the US, for example, they don't even care if they compete badly. But behind our boys, there is a family, the entire city, the entire Republic. And they feel this responsibility, They leave with all the responsibility and win.
Makhachev was asked about the marketing of the champions of the Caucasus, Daguestán and Chehenia.
«I agree, and for that I am explaining the boys who learn English and how to promote their fights«Makhachev said in the same interview. «That is important. We have to sell live events and be interesting for the public«.
