Islam Makhachev left many scratching their heads with his bold claim on being able to move up to 185 pounds and win a title.
Makhachev, who holds the UFC lightweight title, is regarded by many as the No. 1 pound-for-pound fighter in the world. But many think challenging champion Dricus Du Plessis two weight classes above is just too much to handle.
Rising middleweight Shara Magomedov, though, thinks Makhachev (27-1 MMA, 16-1 UFC) can get it done and likes his chances against Du Plessis (22-2 MMA, 8-0 UFC).
