According to Khabib Nurmagomedov , there is plenty of added incentive for Islam Makhachev if he can finish Beneil Dariush . Streaking contenders Makhachev (21-1 MMA, 10-1 UFC) and Dariush (21-4-1 MMA, 15-4-1 UFC) will meet in a pivotal lightweight clash which headlines UFC Fight Night on Feb. 26. Not only does Nurmagomedov expect Makhachev to emerge as the next title challenger with a win, but if can get Dariush out of there before the final bell, “The Eagle” says the UFC will double up on his protege’s bonus money. “Sometimes you have to build your name, and Beneil and Islam, this is truly and 100 percent a No. 1 contender fight,” Nurmagomedov told ESPN .
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