Does Islam Makhachev Deserve A Title Shot?

Islam Makhachev is ranked #3 in the UFC lightweight division and is on a 10 fight winning streak. I believe he has all the skills and talent to be one of the greatest of all time. However many people including myself believe he does not deserve a title shot. My argument will be because he has not faced anyone in the top five of the division, out of his 10 win streak he only fought 1 ranked opponent which was Dan Hooker who is currently ranked #8. In his win streak he does have a win over Arman Tsarukyan who has recently became ranked #12 and does seem like a new threat to the division. I believe that is one of Makhachev’s best wins. So therefore how do you get to be ranked #3 and be next in line for a title shot without any high profile wins?

Simply because people believe he’s the second coming of Khabib Nurmagomedov which is understandable, they’re practically brothers. However that does not make it fair. I understand the UFC is trying to build a new star in Islam Makhachev but he honestly did skip the line in my opinion. Makhachev is very talented and will probably become a champion one day. I just think he did not have to go through the hardships as some other individuals in the lightweight division to gain a title shot. I believe he’s only in the top 5 because of Khabib’s notoriety and therefore he gets an easier path to the title than most other fighters on the roster.