Chael Sonnen and Daniel Cormier suggest a way UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev can become one of the prmotion’s biggest draws. Makhachev (25-1 MMA, 14-1 UFC) has already tied the UFC divisional record for most title defenses at three after submitting Dustin Poirier at UFC 302 in June. He also boasts one of the biggest social media followings on the UFC roster, with 8.7 million on Instagram. Cormier argued that outside of a few exceptions, you can only be a big pay-per-draw if you go on a long title reign. While he thinks Makhachev has the ability to do that, both he and Sonnen would like to see him tap into a more trash-talking style.
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Chael Sonnen, Daniel Cormier encourage UFC champ Islam Makhachev to take ‘heel’ turn – MMA Junkie