VIDEO: The Rise of “The Beast” – Machaev Dominates at OKTAGON 54
Makwan Amirkhani Faces Tough Return Outside the UFC
UFC veteran Makwan “Mr. Finland” Amirkhani experienced a challenging comeback this weekend at OKTAGON 54 in Ostrava, Czech Republic, marking his first fight outside the UFC since 2014. Participating in OKTAGON’s million-dollar tournament, Amirkhani was pitted against the ascending welterweight star Mochamed Machaev, a bout that extended his losing streak even beyond the octagon.
Mochamed Machaev Secures Victory with Stunning Knockout
Entering the cage with a record of 13-1 and riding a three-fight win streak, “The Beast” Machaev was anticipated to have the upper hand in the tournament’s opening round, likely securing the first two rounds in his favor. However, the need for judges’ scorecards was eliminated when Machaev landed a powerful left in the third round, sending Amirkhani to the canvas, followed by additional strikes until the referee intervened.
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A New Star Emerges: Machaev’s Career-Defining Performance
This victory not only cements Machaev’s status as one of Europe’s most exciting welterweights but also raises questions about his potential to dominate the entire Tipsport Gamechangers million-dollar tournament. On the other hand, Amirkhani’s recent record now reflects a single win in his last seven matches, leaving the UFC with a 7-7 record and moving to a total career record of 17-10.
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Mago Machaev 🇦🇹 delivers the performance of his career to knock out Makwan Amirkhani in the third round.
Is he the favourite in the whole €1 million Tipsport Gamechanger? #OKTAGON54
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