Islam Makhachev gives four-word answer to question about fighting Alex Pereira after UFC 311

01/19/2025 11:18 AM

Islam Makhachev gave an interesting answer when asked if he fancied sharing the octagon with Alex Pereira.

A showdown between the best pound-for-pound fighters on the planet would undoubtedly capture the imagination of the public.

Islam Makhachev explains why he doesn’t want to fight Alex Pereira

On Saturday evening, at UFC 311 inside the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California, USA, Islam Makhachev produced a truly sensational performance.

Showcasing his formidable grappling skills, the Russian submitted Renato Moicano inside the very first round with a brabo choke.

Having just put on such a magnificent display, attention quickly switched to whom the Dagestani might take on next.

Radiating confidence at the post-fight press conference, the 155-pound King discussed his pursuit of greatness, claiming he’d be willing to go head-to-head with Belal Muhammad and Dricus Du Plessis, to become a three-weight world champion.

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However, when the idea of a super fight with Alex Periera presented itself, even Makhachev confessed that weight classes exist for a reason.

He chuckled: “No, that’s too much.”

Daniel Cormier gave Islam Makhachev a special gift for his statement victory at UFC 311

While Makhachev reveled in discussing his potential future opponents in the aftermath of his fight, that wasn’t the only thing he got to enjoy.

Upon entering his dressing room, he was met by Daniel Cormier, who had a huge surprise for him.

In a heartwarming moment, the American handed his friend a fantastic gift.

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