Khabib Nurmagomedov has demanded the UFC hands his protege Islam Makachev a lightweight title shot against Charles Oliveira.
Oliveira choked out Justin Gaethje in the first round of their main event at UFC 274 on Saturday night but the 155lb title remains vacant after the Brazilian weighed in half a pound overweight. Oliveira, who is on an 11-fight win streak, will fight for his old belt later this year against a leading contender.
Michael Chandler staked his claim for a rematch with Oliveira by knocking out Tony Ferguson with a stunning front kick on the undercard, but Nurmagomedov insists Makhachev is deserving of a maiden title shot.