Islam Makhachev is the best pound-for-pound fighter in the world after UFC 294, but is Khamzat Chimaev trending in that direction after his win over Kamaru Usman?
UFC 294 ended quickly with a head kick from Islam Makhachev to Alexander Volkanovski. Prior to that fight, Kamaru Usman put up a good effort, but couldn't stop Khamzat Chimaev from earning the biggest win of his career. Makhachev and Chimaev put their dominance on display on Saturday, as did a number of rising prospects. Here's what Brett Okamoto and Marc Raimondi are taking away from a dramatic event in Abu Dhabi.to defend his UFC lightweight title.
Makhachev tied Nurmagomedov's 13-fight UFC winning streak Saturday. That's the third longest mark in the history of the promotion. Only have had more. With another few wins, Makhachev will need to start being put in the conversation not only with Nurmagomedov, but among the greatest of all time.is deserving of the shot, and he's done nothing wrong. He fought who he needed to fight to put him back in this position. He accepted a fight againstin spectacular fashion.
Let's be real, Chimaev was ready to fight for a UFC championship three years ago. Has he had some growing pains occasionally? Yes. But we are looking at one of the most imposing fighters in the world, and he's capable of beating anyone. What matchups make sense for him though? There aren't a ton, if we're being honest. So, wait. And hope Covington beats Edwards. Because if Covington is holding the belt, Usman might not even need another win to get a title shot. And that's a shock, considering he's now lost three in a row.Nurmagomedov has been a little up and down thus far in the UFC. When he's been good, his ceiling appears to be off the charts.
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