Overview

• Asked about facing new middleweight champion Khamzat Chimaev, Makhachev said he does not want conflict between camps and added, "we will see."
• Makhachev praised Chimaev’s UFC 319 win over Dricus du Plessis, noting the record control time, 12 takedowns and 529 strikes, and said Chimaev conserved energy.
• Reporting indicates Makhachev is likely to challenge welterweight champion Jack Della Maddalena later this year, though no date has been finalized.
• He said his weight is about 86.5 kg and that a lightweight return could depend on whether he stabilizes near 83–84 kg rather than 85–86 kg after his next fight.
• Speculation has pointed to a possible November appearance in New York for Makhachev, but plans have not been confirmed.