Morning Report: Coach teases possibility of Islam Makhachev going for middleweight title: ‘He’s that good’

Islam Makhachev has to pivot his long-term plans after UFC 304.

The reigning lightweight champion and pound-for-pound great has made it clear he hopes to one day become a two-division champion. The timeline for when Makhachev would attempt that goal has always been up in the air but racking up title defense always seemed like priority No. 1.

At UFC 304 last month, Makhachev’s friend and training partner Belal Muhammad dethroned...