Islam Makhachev

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Anthony Smith: Islam Makhachev better hold on to No. 1 pound-for ... (MMA Fighting)

Anthony Smith doesn't think Islam Makhachev will be No. 1 on the pound-for-pound list for long.

“As far as his movement on his feet, his stance switches, I think that he’s probably more powerful. There’s bigger names that are easier with bigger paychecks ,and I think he has his toughest fight on his hands right now.” Instead, he’ll face off with Gane, whose only loss in his career came to Ngannou back in early 2022; Gane has since bounced back with a knockout win over [Tai Tuivasa](https://www.mmafighting.com/fighter/4270/tai-tuivasa). “I think Islam needs to hold on to that No. [Islam Makhachev](https://www.mmafighting.com/fighter/3279/islam-makhachev) was quick to declare himself the new No. [Anthony Smith](https://www.mmafighting.com/fighter/1091/anthony-smith), his place atop those rankings might already be at risk.

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5 biggest takeaways from UFC 284: Islam Makhachev is rightful ... (MMA Junkie)

5. Loma Lookboonmee levels up · 4. Jack Della Maddalena continues to roll · 3. Yair Rodriguez shines to claim interim gold · 2. Alexander Volkanovski deserves ...

1 pound-for-pound spot, and someone is going to need the performance a lifetime to take it away from him. But even with that slight bias in trying to look smart, I can’t come away from watching that fight live from cageside and claim Makhachev (24-1 MMA, 13-1 UFC) lost, or Volkanovski was robbed. He’s an absolute beast, and if you don’t think this five-round battle where he was tested to his very limit is going to make him better going forward, you’re kidding yourself. Instead, he decided to challenge himself and try to become just the fifth simultaneous two-division champion in company history. Volkanovski dared to be great when he could’ve been more risk-averse and protected his position, and that’s a mindset many people should take inspiration from. Volkanovski pushed Makhachev harder and further than anyone else has inside the octagon, and he was right on the cusp of getting it done. He’s a multi-layered threat in that cage, and every single one of his fights is a must-watch. Of course, it was indeed the power in his punches that floored Brown and set up the rear-naked choke, but the fact Maddalena had the wherewithal to seamlessly switch to the choke instead of punching goes to show he’s got some well-rounded instincts. And though he’s still not quite there with the interim belt rather than the undisputed one, he’s finally reached the level his supporters hope to see him at. He’s got an all-time great fighter waiting for him, but if he can get the job done, we’ll have to reassess the entire spectrum of Rodriguez’s career. Lookboonmee (8-3 MMA, 5-2 UFC) is a noted Thai striker, and had never finished a fight in the UFC. He’s dealt with injuries, spats with the UFC brass and more as he’s tried to navigate his way to the top.

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Sean Shelby's Shoes: What's next for Islam Makhachev after UFC ... (Yahoo Sports)

Who should get the next shot at lightweight champion Islam Makhachev after his UFC 284 title defense? He has a couple of options.

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Alexander Volkanovski explains how he scored Islam Makhachev ... (Irish Mirror)

Volkanovski was looking to become a two-weight UFC champion against Makhachev on Saturday night but lost a unanimous decision to the lightweight ...

After he landed the good shot in the last round, I went down and tried to get a triangle choke or armbar. Makhachev was confident when the decision was being read in the octagon, with the Russian believing he won every round of the fight apart from the fifth. Volkanovski had a good third round as he appeared to hurt Makhachev whilst the lightweight champion was taking him down, but this round was disputed by the three judges.

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Islam Makhachev says like it or not 'I am best fighter in the world ... (DAZN News US)

The lightweight champion declared this after defeating Alexander Volkanovski by unanimous decision Saturday night. After using a mix of superb wrestling and ...

Not only did the lightweight world champion extend his winning streak to 12, but should also take over the top spot on the pound-for-pound list considering Volkanovski was No. Though he got his stiffest challenge to date Saturday night, Makhachev (24-1) certainly makes his declaration hard to dispute following his big win. 1," Makhachev told ESPN+ in the Octagon, referring to the UFC's pound-for-pound rankings. "They have to improve more. Thank you." "I showed why I'm No.

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Islam Makhachev defeats Alexander Volkanovski at UFC 284 to ... (The Athletic)

Makhachev defeated Volkanovski to retain the lightweight belt at UFC 284 on Saturday night in Perth, Australia.

Dariush is on an eight-fight win streak against some of the toughest guys in the division. Makhachev in a matter of days will become the new pound-for-pound No. 1 pound-for-pound fighter in the world.

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Islam Makhachev, Alex Volkanovski electrify Australian crowd with ... (Yahoo Sports)

Alex Volkanovski fell short in his bid to become a double champion in the UFC, but he and Islam Makhachev put on a dazzling display in their battle for ...

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Islam Makhachev receives emotional FaceTime call from Khabib ... (Daily Mail)

Makhachev defeated Alexander Volkanosvk at the event in Perth in a thriller that saw the Russian win by unanimous decision. Volkanosvk was trying to become ...

Proved it in a hard, competitive fight against the best active fighter on the planet. [Makhachev defeated Alexander Volkanosvk at the event in Perth](/sport/mma/article-11741563/Islam-Makhachev-DEFENDS-lightweight-title-Alexander-Volkanovski-falls-painfully-short-UFC-284.html) in a thriller that saw the Russian win by unanimous decision. Let's do the rematch, anywhere, anytime!' .But you didn't come.'" He said: 'He was so nervous. [Makhachev defeated Volkanosvk in the main event in Perth in a thrilling fight](/sport/mma/article-11741563/Islam-Makhachev-DEFENDS-lightweight-title-Alexander-Volkanovski-falls-painfully-short-UFC-284.html)

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MMA icon Joe Rogan backs Alex Volkanovski after controversial ... (Daily Mail)

Popular podcaster and UFC colour commentator Joe Rogan was visibly shocked when Islam Makhachev was awarded victory over Alexander Volkanovski, ...

Oh my God. It was a fun fight and maybe I could have capitalised on some positions a bit more. 'I knew he was really good but that I'd prepared properly. 'We were just – we were convinced – we might have been biased. We might have to watch it. 'Oh my God.

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Nate Diaz shocked by Islam Makhachev retaining lightweight title ... (talkSPORT.com)

Nate Diaz thinks Islam Makhachev is lucky to have retained his lightweight title against Alexander Volkanovski.'The Great' - the featherweight cha.

Get up to £40 in free bets on selected events. £20) on selected events at odds of 2.00+, in 7 days. Bonuses expire in 7 days. Let’s do the rematch, anywhere, anytime!” [Corey Nelson](https://talksport.com/sport/mma/1327041/ufc-284-alexander-volkanovski-weight-ko-corey-nelson/) – to get the better of him in MMA. Surprised I didn’t get my hand raised!

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Sorry Islam – Volk should still be UFC pound-for-pound No 1 (South China Morning Post)

Featherweight champ Alex Volkanovski took the fight to lightweight king Islam Makhachev up a division, and should have got the judges' nod.

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