Islam Makhachev LAS VEGAS – Welcome the next Dagestani prospect to the UFC’s octagon. Islam Makhachev (12-0 MMA, 1-0 UFC), a Sambo champion and pupil of top lightweight contender Khabib Nurmagomedov, ran roughshod over fellow newcomer Leo Kuntz (17-2-1 MMA, 0-1 UFC), securing a submission in the second round. The lightweight bout was part of the preliminary card of today’s UFC 187 event at MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. It streamed on UFC Fight Pass ahead of additional prelims on FOX Sports 1 and a main card on pay-per-view. Makhachev, who trains at American Kickboxing Academy alongside Nurmagomedov, coaxed a tap at the 2:38 mark of the second frame via rear-naked choke
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UFC 187 results: Islam Makhachev impresses in debut with submission of Leo Kuntz – MMA Junkie