David Carr, the self-proclaimed 'King', has set his sights on another UFC champion after a stunning victory. Carr, a wrestling prodigy with Olympic aspirations, dominated ex-UFC star Belal Muhammad in a December match, showcasing his prowess with a swift 10-point win. But here's where it gets intriguing: Carr, with the utmost respect, challenges the UFC's top fighters to step onto the mats with him.
Carr, only 26, praised Muhammad for taking the fight, despite the odds being heavily stacked against him. He acknowledged the appeal of wrestling for UFC fighters, allowing them to stay active without the grueling toll of MMA fights. With a tech fall victory under his belt, Carr now sets his eyes on the ultimate challenge: the current UFC pound-for-pound king, Islam Makhachev.
And this is the part most people miss—Carr's dream matchups. He envisions a thrilling bout with Makhachev, the UFC's top fighter, and a rematch with Zaurbek Sidakov, who defeated him at the 2025 World Wrestling Championships. Carr respects Makhachev's wrestling skills, honed in the wrestling hotbed of Dagestan, and believes a match between them would be a spectacle.
But the question remains: will Carr ever step into the MMA arena himself? While his focus is on wrestling and the 2028 Olympics, he hints at a potential future in MMA, considering an amateur fight after the World Championships. Could we see the 'King' reign in the UFC one day? Only time will tell, and the MMA world eagerly awaits his decision.
