Islam Makhachev loss: UFC 284: Islam Makhachev currently holds the UFC lightweight strap which he will put on the line against featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski at the main event of UFC 284. The Dagestani fighter is the number two ranked P4P fighter in the world and upon beating Volkanovski, he shall conquer the top position. Follow UFC News Updates with InsideSport.IN.
Islam Makhachev has been unbeaten for almost eight years now and it’s hard to picture him getting dominated at this point. Charles Oliveira, Bobby Green, Dan Hooker and several others failed to tackle Makhachev’s A-listed fighting credentials. However, Alexander Volkanovski can look back at Adriano Martin’s win over Islam Makhachev to craft his own winning plan.
Islam Makhachev UFC loss: Who did Islam Makhachev lose against?
28-9 as a professional, Adriano Martin never became a world champion in the UFC. He remained a gatekeeper throughout the journey and exited the promotion in 2017. That said, Martin’s win over Makhachev was his final UFC victory.
Islam Makhachev and Adriano Martin locked horns on October 3, 2015, in the undercard of UFC 192 headlined by Daniel Cormier vs Alexander Gustafsson. The fight had barely begun, and Martin showcased his striking abilities to the fullest. Islam Makhachev was still finding his way to the top and lacked enough experience back then.
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He was relying more on his wrestling credentials, but didn’t realize that Adriano Martin would come heavy-handed. After 1:46 mins of the fight, Adriano Martin connected with big shots at a distance on Islam Makhachev’s head. The punches shook the Dagestani fighter as he got knocked out clean.
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Following the defeat, Islam Makhachev bounced back in style. While Adriano Martin lost his next two bouts and left the company, Islam Makhachev has registered 11 straight UFC wins since then, becoming the lightweight champion at UFC 280.
The Dagestani star will have his first title defense in the next week. It will be a legacy fight for him and an opportunity that can turn him into a combat superstar instantly. Do you think Islam Makhachev will ever lose again in the UFC?
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