Islam Makhachev defended his title with Habib's recommendation

In the main event of UFC 330 super tournament held in Philadelphia, UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev defeated the dangerous contender Yan Machado Gerrini, successfully defending his title. This is reported by One.uz.

After the fight, Makhachev revealed the instructions given by his invincible teacher and friend, Khabib Nurmagomedov, from the corner before the fifth round. This guidance changed the course of the fight and played a crucial role in helping him retain the championship.

Khabib Nurmagomedov’s Corner Advice
At a crucial moment between the fourth and fifth rounds, Khabib Nurmagomedov told Makhachev: “I thought I had won three rounds. But you need to win the fifth round.”

Upon hearing these words, Makhachev reassessed his actions. He realized he had slightly slowed the pace in the third and fourth rounds and feared he might not have enough energy for the fifth.

After Khabib’s warning, Makhachev regained his energy and finished the fight in his favor. Historic result: 29 wins
This victory increased Islam Makhachev’s professional MMA record to 29 wins and 1 loss.

This achievement ties him with Khabib Nurmagomedov’s (29-0) record in terms of number of wins, placing him on par with his mentor and friend. Furthermore, he extended his own UFC record for the longest winning streak to 17 consecutive victories, solidifying his status as an absolute record-holder.

This result has established Makhachev as one of the strongest and most resilient fighters in the world of MMA. Source: One.uz