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MMA News / FirstSportz / June 9, 2024
'He just doesn’t take people down and control,' Islam Makhachev’s ‘admirable’ quality praised by Big John McCarthy

'He just doesn’t take people down and control,' Islam Makhachev’s ‘admirable’ quality praised by Big John McCarthy

Islam Makhachev is currently one of the best grapplers on the UFC roster. He recently proved it against Dustin Poirier at UFC 302. Referee ‘Big’ John McCarthy recently talked about the Dagestani’s admirable quality in a recent episode of his podcast.

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