Islam Makhachev is undoubtably a standout expertise, and he’s getting up there among the many best in historical past who’ve competed within the UFC’s light-weight division.
Makhachev (26-1 MMA, 15-1 UFC) returns to the cage Saturday in the principle occasion of UFC 311 (pay-per-view, ESPNews/Disney+, ESPN+), which takes place Saturday at Intuit Dome in Inglewood, Calif. He defends his 155-pound title for a fourth time when he takes on Arman Tsarukyan (22-3 MMA, 9-2 UFC).
Makhachev, who solely has one skilled loss, at the moment is on a 14-fight profitable streak. Might the Dagestani be thought of the best of all time at light-weight if he beats Tsarukyan within the rematch? What are Tsarukyan’s possibilities of dethroning the champion?
MMA Junkie’s Brian “Goze” Garcia, Dan Tom, Danny Segura and host “Attractive” George Garuca preview the upcoming title battle headlining UFC 311, together with different key bouts on the cardboard.
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