Islam Makhachev Is Exactly Who We Thought He Was

Islam Makhachev is exactly who we thought he was - and that's a bad motherfucker that'll drag you to the canvas and finish you. 

Listen to me - you see one of these beards....

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You bet on that beard. You're a fool if you bet against one of those at this point.

I know, I know, "…but Robbie you're supposed to be the McGregor-loving Khabib-hating guy!", I get it. I also want to make some money on the sportsbook, though, so I'm gonna keep betting on the beards and those with Coach Khabib in their corner. Sorry Conor.

Speaking of making money on the Barstool Sportsbook - we were SOOOOOO close to hitting on this parlay, but Makhachev decided to show off his ground-and-pound over snatching up a rear-naked choke tonight. Brutal.

Makhachev called for a title shot in his post-fight interview, and I think he's earned it at this point. It's tough at lightweight, as the whole title picture is always a bit murky, but this guy is MAULING everyone you put in front of him. It's time. He should get the next shot after Justin Gaethje. I wouldn't be surprised if he walks out of 2022 UFC Lightweight Champion, either.

Credit to Bobby Green for stepping up and accepting a fight against somebody that NOBODY wants to get in the cage with on 10-days notice. Very admirable. He just never stood a chance.