Daniel Cormier admits Islam Makhachev doesn't have what it takes to achieve historic feat in the UFC

TalkingPoints UFC UFC Events Schedule Results UFC 331 UFC 332 UFC 333 Boxing MMA Features Exclusives Throwbacks Follow us on '. Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC UFC Home Islam Makhachev Daniel Cormier admits Islam Makhachev doesn't have what it takes to achieve historic feat in the UFC Harvey Leonard Sun 4 October 2026 23:00 Follow us on Google Discover ‘DC’ does not think three-weight title glory is on the cards for Islam Makhachev.

The Dagestani has already done what his mentor, the legendary Khabib Nurmagomedov , did not attempt by winning UFC gold at both welterweight and lightweight.

After a lengthy reign at 155 pounds, Makhachev dethroned Jack Della Maddalena at UFC 322 last November before successfully defending the 170-pound belt against Ian Machado Garry this past August.