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WATCH: Islam Makhachev Gives the Nelk Boys a Taste of Dagestani Hands Upon Being Challenged

Published 01/31/2023, 1:32 AM EST

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Islam Makhachev is a name that strikes fear in the hearts of his opponents. With an arsenal of techniques at his disposal, he has taken down opponent after opponent, cementing his reputation as one of the toughest fighters in the UFC. Now, Makhachev is gearing up for the fight of his life as he faces Alex Volkanovski at UFC 284. This highly anticipated bout promises to be one of the most thrilling events in UFC history, as two of the sport’s top contenders collide in an all-out war. Recently, a video was released online that showed Makhachev being challenged by the Nelk Boys, a group known for their antics and pranks. But Makhachev proved that he is not one to be trifled with. He took on the challenge and dispatched the Nelk Boys in a friendly but impressive display of his fighting prowess.

Challenging Islam Makhachev is not a very good idea

Recently, the Nelk Boys paid a visit to the UFC’s Islam Makhachev and one of them dared to challenge him to a fight. Makhachev, in a good-natured way, took up the challenge and showed why that was a bad idea. This occurrence only reinforces Islam Makhachev’s reputation as to why he should not be challenged for a fight.

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Despite the friendly nature of the fight, the fighter’s dominance left no doubt in anyone’s mind. It was all in good fun, but the skills Makhachev showcased left everyone laughing on the outside while respecting him on the inside.

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Having said that, the year’s most anticipated fight, Islam Makhachev vs. Alexander Volkanovski, is just a few days away. From Makhachev’s striking prowess to Volkanovski’s championship pedigree, there is a multitude of reasons why this fight is generating so much excitement and hype.

Why Makhachev vs. Volkanovski could be a historic fight?

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The bout between Islam Makhachev and Alexander Volkanovski is poised to make history in the UFC, as two of the sport’s top fighters collide in what promises to be an electrifying matchup. Alexander Volkanovski is currently holding the top spot in the pound-for-pound rankings and aiming for the lightweight belt as well. And Makhachev is gunning for that coveted ranking number 1 ranking. With all that, the stakes are higher than ever.

This bout has all the ingredients to be a true classic. It’s not just the fighters who have something to gain from this bout. Fans, too, are eagerly anticipating what promises to be one of the most spectacular events in UFC’s history, as two of the sport’s top contenders go head-to-head in an all-out war.

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The stakes are high; the anticipation is palpable, and the action is sure to be intense. UFC 284 has ‘blockbuster’ written all over it.

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Written by:

Mayur Soni

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Mayur Soni is a UFC Writer at EssentiallySports. His interest in the UFC heightened when he first saw his favorite fighter Conor McGregor knockout Jose Aldo in mere 13 seconds, in 2015. He thus got hooked on the sport.
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Rohini Kottu