Islam Makhachev Rises, Conor McGregor Declines

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Islam Makhachev rank up in the light class UFC. Otherwise, Conor McGregor sag more.

Islam Makhachev won after defeating Thiago Moises at UFC Vegas 31 last weekend, which was held at UFC Apex, USA. Islam won by neck lock in the fourth round.

Islam was also able to achieve eight consecutive victories in Indonesia UFC. This makes Khabib Nurmagomedov’s cousin closer to the track for the lightweight championship belt.

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Reported detikSport from the official UFC website, victory Islam Makhachev over Thiago Moises brought Islam up the ranks in UFC lightweight.

Islam, which was once in the ninth stage, is now entering the fifth stage!

The rise of the level of the original Dagestan fighter, also made the level of some fighters UFC others sag. Tony Ferguson and Rafael Des Anjos went down a strip, then Conor McGregor down two levels.

Rank 10 is big UFC lightweight The latest is Charles Oliveira as the champion belt holder, then from number one to 10 in a row are Dustin Poirier, Justin Gaethje, Benail Dariush, Michael Chandler, Islam Makhachev, Tony Ferguson, Rafael Dos Anjos, Dan Hooker, Conor McGregor, and Gregor Gillespie .

Duel in UFC lightweight in the near future is Charles Oliviera vs Dustin Poirier. Oliveira must be able to beat Poirier who is on fire, if he doesn’t want to lose his championship belt.

Meanwhile, Islam Makhachev himself challenged the heroes UFC in light class. However, it seems that he is predicted to face Benail Dariush to step into the top three.

(aff/mrp)

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