Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Scottish fighter Paul Craig admitted that Russian Islam Makhachev is the best fighter in the world, regardless of weight categories. Sports24 Referring to an interview with James Lynch.
“Is Makhachev the best fighter in the world? I really think so. I know a lot of people don’t like the Russian style because it’s too dominant. But it works,” Craig said.
On October 21, Makhachev scored an early victory over Alex Volkanovski in the main fight of the evening at the UFC 294 tournament in Abu Dhabi. The Russian player defeated his opponent by knockout in the first round and defended his title for the second time. Despite this victory, Makhachev could not top the rankings, but rose from third to second place, behind John Johnson. Russians took first place in the updated UFC rankings. Australian Volkanovski remained third.
The Russian player, who earned approximately $2 million by winning the UFC 294 tournament, currently has 25 victories in 26 fights.
Previously Russian UFC fighter statedWho fights for money, not for Russia.
Source: Gazeta
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