Makhachev enters the top 10 of the UFC rating

Islam Makhachev of Russia has risen in the UFC lightweight rankings. After updating this very rating, he settled down on the tenth line, sharing it with Paul Felder. Prior to that, Islam was at the 11th place.

Makhachev had 9 fights in the UFC, having scored 8 victories and 1 defeat. Moreover, he won the last 7 fights in a row. Islam has repeatedly said that he wants to fight top rivals.

Earlier Khabib Nurmagomedov stated that Makhachev would become the next UFC lightweight champion.