UFC welterweight champion Islam Makhachev has expressed hope that the organisation will hold an event in Dagestan.
İdman.Biz reports that he suggested Dynamo Stadium in Makhachkala as a possible venue for the event.
“We definitely need to hold a UFC event in Dagestan. If the UFC really organises an event here, we would need Dynamo Stadium for it. The stadium has a capacity of more than 20,000 spectators, while UFC events attract around 30,000 fans. I think it would be ideal,” Makhachev said.
Makhachev currently has a 16-fight winning streak in the UFC. Overall, Islam has 28 wins and one defeat on his record.
The Russian fighter’s most recent bout took place against Australia’s Jack Della Maddalena at UFC 322 in New York. The UFC welterweight title was on the line, with Makhachev winning the fight by unanimous decision.
