Islam Makhachev is recognized as the best fighter according to the version of "Sport-Express"

The first double UFC champion from Russia, Islam Makhachev, became the best fighter according to the Sports Express edition on December 27. His achievements have not gone unnoticed among leading MMA experts and journalists.

It is noted that in the voting, the athlete was ahead of the other strongest UFC legends — Peter Yan and Khamzat Chimaev.

"I am very glad that our hall, I think, will have a small example. And in the future, I think there will be many more of the best fighters in our gym," Makhachev said.

The jury noted that this year in the world of mixed martial arts was "dictated by Makhachev." The athlete not only defended the lightweight title, but also rose to the welterweight division.

In November, at a prestigious tournament in New York, he won his second belt, becoming the first Russian fighter in the history of the UFC to conquer two weight categories.

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The Russian is going for the second belt

Makhachev, who defeated the Australian, which earned him the UFC welterweight title, announced on November 16 his desire to fight at the tournament in the White House. Later that day, the fighter called Russia the strongest country.

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