Islam Makhachev, the reigning lightweight champion, has established an impressive record and has had a remarkable journey in the UFC. In a recent event, UFC 294 held in Abu Dhabi, Makhachev faced Alexander Volkanovski and delivered a devastating first-round knockout victory that has left the MMA community shocked.
The main event of UFC 294 showcased Makhachev’s dominance, and his performance has garnered attention from fellow fighters, including a UFC middleweight fighter who shared his perspective on Makhachev. Let’s delve into the details.
Dricus Duplesis Feelings Change From Not Liking to Really Liking Islam Makhachev
Makhachev’s victory at UFC 294 was intense, leaving numerous fans and fighters, including Duplesis, in awe. In an interview, Duplesis discussed his shift from admiring Makhachev’s fighting style to becoming a genuine fan.
He said “I wasn’t really a fan of Islam Makhachev, Just a style of the way he fight i always thought it was kind of i don’t like to watch it , and now i have to take back my words, cause the man he is so good, and the way he just went out there and knocked out Volk that was just Incredible.”
Following UFC 294, numerous fans and MMA stars commended Makhachev for his outstanding performance. Notably, Duplesis, who previously disliked Makhachev’s fighting style and wasn’t a fan, retracted his earlier statements after Makhachev’s knockout of Volkanovski and openly praised him.
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Duplesis is slated to participate in UFC 297, the inaugural Pay-Per-View event of 2024 scheduled for January. In this event, he will contend for the middleweight title against UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland.
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