There’s a cause Islam Makhachev is the UFC’s No. 1 pound-for-pound ranked fighter on the earth, even when Dana White doesn’t agree.
Makhachev climbed to the highest of the coveted P4P rankings courtesy of his spectacular back-to-back wins in opposition to former featherweight titleholder Alexander Volkanovski and his fifth-round submission victory in opposition to Dustin Poirier over the summer time.
In a video clip, which you’ll see under, Makhachev was noticed deadlifting a jaw-dropping 485 kilos.
Islam Makhachev anticipated to defend light-weight title in opposition to Tsarukyan in 2025
Initially, Makhachev hoped to defend his title earlier than 2024 involves a detailed, however an harm pressured him to take a seat out the remainder of the 12 months. No official bulletins have been made concerning his return or who it is going to be in opposition to, however the secure cash is on the Dagestani placing his title on the road in opposition to top-ranked contender Arman Tsarukyan.
Alhalkalakets’ earned his alternative with wins over Beniel Dariush and Charles Oliveira in his final two outings. The W’s additionally prolonged his unbeaten streak to 4, shifting him to 9-2 beneath the UFC banner. One in every of his two losses got here in opposition to Makhachev when the 2 met contained in the Octagon in April 2019 for Tsarukyan’s promotional debut.
Latest rumors recommend Makhachev vs. Tsarukyan 2 may headline UFC 311 on January 18, however so far, the one struggle introduced for that card is a bantamweight showdown between Karol Rosa and Ailin Perez.
