Islam Makhachev works for a submission against Drew Dober in their lightweight fight during UFC 259. Photo: Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC Islam Makhachev works for a submission against Drew Dober in their lightweight fight during UFC 259. Photo: Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC
Islam Makhachev works for a submission against Drew Dober in their lightweight fight during UFC 259. Photo: Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC
Martial Arts /  Mixed Martial Arts

UFC 259: Islam Makhachev calls out Tony Ferguson after dominating Drew Dober to prove he’s real deal

  • Russian gets third-round submission with Khabib Nurmagomedov cornering him cageside
  • ‘I need a top guy now … I’m ready for anyone,’ Makhachev says

Topic |   Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC)
Nick Atkin
Nick Atkin

Updated: 1:52pm, 7 Mar, 2021

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Islam Makhachev works for a submission against Drew Dober in their lightweight fight during UFC 259. Photo: Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC Islam Makhachev works for a submission against Drew Dober in their lightweight fight during UFC 259. Photo: Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC
Islam Makhachev works for a submission against Drew Dober in their lightweight fight during UFC 259. Photo: Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC
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