Sean Shelby’s Sneakers: What’s next for Islam Makhachev after UFC on ESPN 26 draw shut?

Islam Makhachev confirmed once yet again why he’s one of essentially the most highly touted lightweights on this planet when he beat Thiago Moises in the UFC on ESPN 26 valuable match on Saturday.

Makhachev (20-1 MMA, 9-1 UFC) prolonged his successful chase to eight consecutive fights, courtesy of a fourth-round submission stoppage of Moises (15-5 MMA, 4-3 UFC) on the UFC Apex in Las Vegas.

With the draw shut, Makhachev joins the conversation of the quit names at 155 pounds. He’s had wretchedness getting huge fights for years, though, so will this in the crash be his breakthrough 2d?

Study the video above for thoughts and prognosis on Makhachev’s future after UFC on ESPN 26.