Islam Makhachev's 7-Fight Win Streak

i think it's going to be interesting to see who has the advantage oh big left hand wow [Applause] and looking forward to this one brian stan islam taking on chris wade in a division in which there is just never any margin for error oh runs into another nice left hand there's that guillotine from wade he's trying to lock it up microsoft gets the knee cleared good transition by weight though now back on top and wins another scramble but he's so strong can't tell if he's got it okay good job and makachev to let dan murray out and no [Applause] oh and he committed so hard to the choke and the crank that he lost position huge opportunity here got to be hard to know when to bail on something like that that that is typically a low percentage choke but you never know i mean chris wade could catch guys with that all the time and that's why he's so confident in it but now he's got makachev on his back looking to get that second hook in wade turning his head to prevent makachev from getting under the chin but it looks like these two lightweights will go the distance and there is the final hole they fight he fights southpaw to try and set up this takedown uh one of the biggest complaints in the gym is that he doesn't use it enough here you see nick lynch getting into the tie up position speak your mind sir maybe not in this one right there you go maka with a beautiful trip just like you said yeah those guys are so good in those positions and when they're on top they're phenomenal grapplers but he is dominating you just kind of think that at this level when a guy has that much potential try to look for a finish and here he's finally getting to a position where he can get some big strikes on yeah atlanta some real good shots here he's got the back hard shots here this could be it a minute to go he's got plenty of time to work here from this position full back mount he is dominating nick lynch we know lentz can take some punishment top position time nearly 10 minutes for makachev these strikes starting to soften up nick lentz and nicholas yeah he's escaped one of those hooks and now he's back up to his feet nick blitz is just as durable and as tough as they come yup another one of those throws yeah beautiful job and excellent control by maka chav a clear victory for makachev [Applause] for machichev i think the key is going to be speed and fluidity he's got to stay moving he's got to stay quick in and out use his footwork as he's doing here and he can give tabao a lot of problems i think what's going to be interesting to see who has the advantage oh big left hand wow [Applause] out of nowhere i was about to say it's going to be interesting to see who has the advantage when it comes to striking and that was answered real quick big punch i mean you couldn't even talk about it so quick wow first big engagement there the reason the reason occasions so much on the side of the octagon is because islam's just cutting them off now this is where he's good at right securing the double leg and now this guy goes to work he'll trap his feet there you see it khabib does that they trap your feet with their legs so that you can't build back up to your knees pull them down into you or shove down at the knees to try to recover your guard well johnson was certainly expected that he'd get a heavy dose of this tonight makashaf trying to set up a submission here dc yep and you know these guys do combat their entire lives you know so if you present an opportunity to get a sub it's over he'll go get it there it is he's got the ark and there's the tap another big finish for islam wow you got to be careful there another quick night at the office for the oncoming lightweight force islamic shed [Applause] running a full fight win streak islam they touch him up sarukyan in the red makachev in the gray sarukin's been bowling around fight week with this glint in his eye what would you say paul you're there right here in this first round very unfortunate said that although his four fight winning streak is impressive five is definitely more impressive and he'll start making some ambitious call-outs please slip straight that is exemplary what a beautiful sequence and he's trapped the arm as well so has only got his left arm to help defend himself terrible position cries of islam are ringing around look at those heavy hits beautiful butterfly work from saruki and really nice works great he's got to watch his dad he's got to watch his neck squared up well but he's going to get snapped down here or indeed in the face yep they blocked that well though saruki and did he's trying to trying to throw his arm to the side to create some space oh nice good scramble to top position beautiful job that's pretty lovely too [Applause] and i think senses that gets a big take down see has has sarukin already thrown the kitchen sink at this point look at that leg control beautiful binding of the legs there this is the speciality of this team really what'd you [Applause] [Music] [Applause] that was a great fight a lot of support in this building david hamosh trying to mute the abu dhabi masses here [Applause] oh big punches huge punches landing these guys are going after right now matcha wants that finish and hummus is able to get himself a little bit together get the over hooks buy himself some time that's what that lock on his legs are doing some conversation was going on there not sure exactly what final seconds of the fight islam akashev looking to put the finishing touches on what would be his seventh ufc win in eight tries outstanding effort native trying to find a home for that patented left hand no surprise javier mendez and khabib nurmagomedov want makashev to pursue another takedown there's a single leg shot but now drew dover's arm's gonna be gassed out it's gonna be really hard for him to get off those punches and i think he's gonna be more reluctant to throw kicks now he knows how strong look at that that's all the trips yeah it's all the trips when they get you along the side of the octagon right over was able to defend the initial takedown defend the shot off the leg lifted the underhook put him back against the fence and then went to the inside-out trip great job by islam and drew is uh trying to seems like we've seen a change in strategy for dover trying to get offensive here off of his back look at the shoulder pressure though look at dover's face is wow wow just that shoulder press i was just saying look at the shoulder pressure by islam and he gets the finish wow wow just swarmed now he knows right you don't know until you know man everybody knows everybody who's the real deal yeah and for him to be 15 right now is crazy he is one of the top 10 if not top five lightweights in the world yeah and tonight he showed that you

Channel: UFC - Ultimate Fighting Championship

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Keywords: ufc, islam, makhachev, seven, fight, 7-fight, win, streak, highlights, career, lighweight, dagestan, russia, drew, dober, 2021, ufc vegas 31, kajan, johnson, gleison, tibau, mma, ultimate fighting championship

Id: iMzXPmWtMAw

Length: 8min 46sec (526 seconds)

Published: Wed Jul 14 2021

Reddit Comments

[u/adventure9000]

That Tsarukyan fight was one of the best grappling fights I've seen, especially considering both guys were unranked and Tsarukyan was making his UFC debut. So much depth at LW, it's ridiculous.

[u/TheOnlyCreed]

Please good god let us have Islam vs Chandler if he beats Moises! Feel like no matter where that fight goes it would be incredible.

[u/TitanIsBack]

March 6th, 2031 Islam is still fighting unranked fighters...

[u/KhabibNattyGOAT]

When Islam dropped Davi with that knee… I don’t think I’ve ever seen even Khabib chase a finish that violently.

[u/Han080ui]

I love that thumb ups 😂😂😂 the ref poking him like you OK?

[u/Kaladin1228]

The tsarukyan fight was my favorite Islam fight to date.

I really don't think there's a LW alive who can beat Islam if they're both at their best. There's always the chance of a KO as we've seen with him before, but his technique, strength, and grappling prowess is just too solid.

I've said this since the tony fight (thought it'd be Dustin Charles for belt) BUT... Charles will defend against Dustin. Gaethje will beat Chandler and then be subbed by Charles. Islam will be his 3rd attempt at defending.

Islam will be the guy to beat Charles. And I love Charles.

[u/JackC00l]

He choked my boy Dober :(

[u/mikeymike1016]

Future champ Islam Makhachev!

[u/Sb_br]

Islam can win against Charles, he'll easily control charles, none of other fighters are on his level.

The only threat is a bomb of a hand in chandler and Dustin's boxing, but I believe Dustin cant defend Islam's takedown

Hopefully we get to see Islam move up Conor, RDA, Tony and fight some top contender