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Ultimate Fighting Championship the welterweight titleholder has enrolled in a master’s program at the Plekhanov Russian University of Economics in Dubai, marking a new chapter outside the Octagon.
UFC champion Islam Makhachov is enrolling in a master’s degree in Dubai
Makhachov defended his welterweight title Ian Garry at
UFC 330extending his UFC winning streak to a promotion-record 17 straight. It has now turned its attention to strengthening its educational credentials.
Plekhanov University announced his enrollment on its website, describing the move as yet another example of a champion continuing to challenge himself beyond the competition.
“Plekhanov University is proud to welcome UFC champion Islam Makhachev to its community as a graduate student, marking the beginning of a new chapter in his journey defined by ambition, discipline and an unwavering pursuit of excellence,” statement to read. “Makhachov reminds us that a person’s strength is not measured by what he has already achieved, but by whether he is ready to become a student again. This powerful step distinguishes those who stay at the top from those who just got there. For Plekhanov University, this is not just a prominent name on the list of students, but an example of the values we share: responsibility, learning Islam, and success. We want to grow and in his upcoming career.”
Makhachov is looking at the second defending champion at 170 pounds before Ramadan. The former lightweight champion has identified Carlos Prates as the leading contender for his next challenger, although the UFC has yet to announce his next title defender.
