{"id":40870,"date":"2026-10-05T06:46:32","date_gmt":"2026-10-05T06:46:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sherdog.com\/news\/news\/Islam-Makhachev-takes-on-new-challenge-outside-the-UFC-203077"},"modified":"2026-10-05T06:46:32","modified_gmt":"2026-10-05T06:46:32","slug":"islam-makhachev-takes-on-new-challenge-outside-the-ufc","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.martialartskleinanzeigen.com\/videos\/islam-makhachev-takes-on-new-challenge-outside-the-ufc\/","title":{"rendered":"Islam Makhachev takes on new challenge outside the UFC"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Islam
\nMakhachev<\/a> is undertaking a new challenge outside combat
\nsports.<\/p>\n

The reigning
\nUltimate Fighting Championship<\/a> welterweight titleholder has
\nenrolled in a master\u2019s degree program at Plekhanov Russian
\nUniversity of Economics in Dubai, marking a new chapter outside the
\nOctagon.<\/p>\n

UFC champion Islam Makhachev enrolls in master\u2019s program in
\nDubai<\/h2>\n

Makhachev defended his welterweight title against Ian Garry<\/a> at
\nUFC
\n330<\/a>, extending his UFC winning streak to a promotional-record
\n17 straight victories. He\u2019s now turned his attention to bolstering
\nhis educational credentials.<\/p>\n

Plekhanov University announced his enrollment on its website,
\ndescribing the move as another example of the champion continuing
\nto challenge himself outside competition.<\/p>\n

\u201cPlekhanov University proudly welcomes UFC champion Islam Makhachev
\nto its community as a master’s student, marking the beginning of a
\nnew chapter in his journey defined by ambition, discipline, and an
\nunwavering pursuit of excellence,\u201d the statement<\/a> read. \u201cMakhachev reminds us that a
\nperson’s strength is measured not by what they’ve already achieved,
\nbut by whether they’re ready to become a student again. This
\npowerful step distinguishes those who remain at the top from those
\nwho simply ascended to it once. For Plekhanov University, this is
\nnot just a prominent name on the student list, but an example of
\nthe values we share: discipline, responsibility, and the desire to
\ngrow. We wish Islam Makhachev success both in his studies and in
\nhis career ahead.\u201d<\/p>\n

Makhachev is eyeing a second title defense at 170 pounds before
\nRamadan. The former lightweight champion has identified Carlos
\nPrates<\/a> as a leading candidate for his next challenger, though
\nthe UFC has yet to announce his next title defense. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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