LAS VEGAS – Islam Makhachev sees a clear path to an opportunity to challenge for the UFC’s lightweight title, but he knows he’s got to deliver on a few key objectives to make it a reality. First up, Makhachev (21-1 MMA, 10-1 UFC) knows he’s got to pick up a win over late replacement Bobby Green (29-12-1 MMA, 10-7-1 UFC) in the main event of Saturday’s UFC Fight Night 202 headliner at the UFC Apex. If the performance is impressive enough in what would be his 10th consecutive win, Makhachev thinks he’ll be facing current champ Charles Oliveira later this year
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