Islam Makhachev explains why he turned down UFC 300 champ vs. champ bout against Leon Edwards

Islam Makhachev admits he was offered a champion vs. champion fight at UFC 300 against Leon Edwards, but had to turn it down. UFC lightweight champ Makhachev (25-1 MMA, 14-1 UFC) could have been one-half of a massive matchup that many fans expected to see scheduled for UFC 300. A big champ vs

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Islam Makhachev explains why he turned down UFC 300 champ vs. champ bout against Leon Edwards – MMA Junkie