Islam Makhachev says loss early in UFC set him up for successful career
NEW YORK — Despite everything that Islam Makhachev has already accomplished in MMA, from setting the UFC lightweight record for title defenses to becoming a perennial pound-for-pound king, there’s a feeling that Saturday’s UFC 322 main event could be the most important challenge of his 15-year pro career. Makhachev (27-1) will look to become the…
