UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev has revealed that he hopes to fight twice this year, starting with a bout against Justin Gaethje in June.
Makhachev last fought in October, retaining his title against featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski for the second time in eight months. Makhachev, who outpointed Volkanovski in February then knocked out the Australian in their rematch, was originally due to face Charles Oliveira on the latter occasion, but the Brazilian withdrew due to injury.
