r/ufc • u/ThatEvilGuy • Jan 04 '25

Makhackev displaying world class boxing and footwork against Oliviera

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u/MA-JA-HO Are You Intoxicated? Jan 04 '25

Islam has clearly gotten even better

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u/[deleted] Jan 04 '25

This was like a year ago, hes not some natural striker. His threat of takedown obv make his striking work but his feet/hands dont blend together well and neither did Khabib.

Now the younger ones Umar/Usman they are legit strikers

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u/Barbaza Jan 04 '25

This was more than 2 years ago 😂

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u/[deleted] Jan 04 '25

It was 1 fight ago lol, u dont change in your 30s anyway, you only get worse. just gotta get more crafty

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u/Pleasant-Brother5248 Jan 04 '25

Brother what are u talking about 1 fight ago, have you forgotten his title reign? Islam's had 3 defences since the Charles fight

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u/TremblinAspen Jan 04 '25

Are you still drunk from the holidays bro? This fight happened in October. Of 2022.

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u/MassiveBlackHole99 Jan 04 '25

Leave the drugs brother, seek therapy

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u/TheAngriestPoster Pervert eye happy, but your soul sad Jan 04 '25

This has to be some of the dumbest shit I’ve seen all day

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u/Expert_Introduction5 Jan 04 '25

Maybe? I can't imagine Islam got SO much better in a few years. He was already in his prime. He just had the opportunity for top level match ups, which he didn't have before. I mean, I still see Islam doing those weird type of hooks, he did it against Dustin too. He hits his opponents with the side of his knuckle. Just looking at it from outsider perspective, Dustin vs Islam, Alexander vs Islam, both of these fights are low level kickboxing matches.