UFC Lightweight Champion Islam Makhachev has set his sights on a new dream fight and revealed his game plan for his upcoming title defense against Dustin Poirier. Makhachev, who previously aspired to retire Tony Ferguson, now aims to move up to welterweight and challenge Leon Edwards for the 170lbs gold. The 32-year-old athlete, who has established himself as the king of lightweight, has expressed his desire to become a two-division champion, following the footsteps of fighters like Sean O’Malley and Alex Pereira. Makhachev’s game plan against Poirier involves maintaining distance and avoiding the guillotine choke, a move that Poirier is both known for and has fallen victim to in the past.