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Islam Makhachev, now 24-1, sits at the summit and scans the horizon, a man without peer at 155 pounds—at least for now.
The 31-year-old Khabib Nurmagomedov protégé and current Ultimate Fighting Championship lightweight titleholder has rattled off 12 consecutive wins and established himself as one of the top pound-for-pound competitors in the sport. While threats abound in one of MMA’s deepest and most tradition-rich weight classes, Makhachev appears poised for an extended run at the top. He has delivered 15 of his 24 career victories by knockout, technical knockout or submission, nine of them inside one round.
As Makhachev awaits word from UFC matchmakers on his next assignment, a look at some of the rivalries that have played a role in his rise to power:
Adriano Martins
The American Top Team product sniped Islam Makhachev with a magnificent counter right hook in the first round of their UFC 192 lightweight prelim on Oct. 3, 2015 at the Toyota Center in Houston. Martins brought it to a close 1:46 into Round 1. The previously unbeaten Makhachev marched forward with clubbing rights and lefts, paying little attention to defensive details; and the devil was indeed there. Martins slipped out of reach and connected with a check right hook that folded the hyped Dagestani prospect where he stood. The former Jungle Fight champion landed one final right hand for good measure on the dazed Makhachev before referee Frank Collazo could intervene. It remains the only blemish on an otherwise pristine resume.
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https://www.sherdog.com/news/articles/Rivalries-Islam-Makhachev-190081
The 31-year-old Khabib Nurmagomedov protégé and current Ultimate Fighting Championship lightweight titleholder has rattled off 12 consecutive wins and established himself as one of the top pound-for-pound competitors in the sport. While threats abound in one of MMA’s deepest and most tradition-rich weight classes, Makhachev appears poised for an extended run at the top. He has delivered 15 of his 24 career victories by knockout, technical knockout or submission, nine of them inside one round.
As Makhachev awaits word from UFC matchmakers on his next assignment, a look at some of the rivalries that have played a role in his rise to power:
Adriano Martins
The American Top Team product sniped Islam Makhachev with a magnificent counter right hook in the first round of their UFC 192 lightweight prelim on Oct. 3, 2015 at the Toyota Center in Houston. Martins brought it to a close 1:46 into Round 1. The previously unbeaten Makhachev marched forward with clubbing rights and lefts, paying little attention to defensive details; and the devil was indeed there. Martins slipped out of reach and connected with a check right hook that folded the hyped Dagestani prospect where he stood. The former Jungle Fight champion landed one final right hand for good measure on the dazed Makhachev before referee Frank Collazo could intervene. It remains the only blemish on an otherwise pristine resume.
Read Full Article Here
https://www.sherdog.com/news/articles/Rivalries-Islam-Makhachev-190081
