Russian fighter Islam Makhachev set a record for accuracy of strikes in a single fight in the lightweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). Journalist Aaron Bronsteter talked about this on social networks.
On October 21, Makhachev defeated Australian Alexander Volkanovski at UFC 294. Makhachev landed 82% of accurate hover strikes, a new record. The previous success was set by Justin Gaethje.
The Russian player defeated his opponent by knockout in the first round and defended his title for the second time. The previous meeting between them also ended in Makhachev’s victory.
Initially, the Russian was supposed to fight Oliveira at the tournament in Abu Dhabi, but he was injured during training and could not perform. In the co-main fight of the night, Swedish-Chechen fighter Khamzat Chimaev defeated Nigerian Kamaru Usman by decision.
On February 12, 2023, Makhachev defeated Alex Volkanovski by unanimous decision after five rounds at the UFC-284 tournament in Perth (Australia).
Now Makhachev has 26 fights and 25 victories.
Formerly president of UFC named The name of Makhachev’s next opponent.