#islammakhachev #Lightweight #ufc

Makhachev faced Nik Lentz on 11 February 2017, at UFC 208 - He won the fight by unanimous decision.

Makhachev dominated the fight, landing strikes and controlling positions from back mount to top position; despite taking punishment, Nick Lentz showed resilience and toughness.

This was another one of Makhachev's dominant performance, emphasising his superiority in takedowns, ground control, and striking; despite Lentz's attempts, Makhachev maintained control throughout the fight and came close to finishing in the final moments.

The unanimous decision victory for Makhachev was clear, with the judges scoring the fight 30-25, 30-25, and 30-27 in his favor. Makhachev expressed satisfaction with his performance and his desire for bigger challenges in the future.