There’s a purpose Islam Makhachev is the UFC’s No. 1 pound-for-pound ranked fighter on the planet, 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.
Whereas followers proceed to attend for information concerning Makhachev’s fourth light-weight championship protection, the ‘Dagestani Destroyer’ provided everybody a bit one thing to whet their appetites on Instagram.
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 yr. No official bulletins have been made concerning his return or who it will likely 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 underneath the UFC banner. Considered one 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.
Current rumors recommend Makhachev vs. Tsarukyan 2 may headline UFC 311 on January 18, however to this point, the one struggle introduced for that card is a bantamweight showdown between Karol Rosa and Ailin Perez.
