Islam Makhachev vs. Davi Ramos did not quite deliver on the main card of UFC 242, but Makhachev continued his upward ascension.
Islam Makhachev is a close friend and training partner of Khabib Nurmagomedov and fights with a similar style. He is 6-1 in the UFC so far and looks to be a lightweight of the future. Davi Ramos comes into UFC 242 on a four-fight win streak with three coming by submission.
Davi Ramos went to the front kick right away and Islam Makhachev answered with a left body kick. Another body kick came in from Makhachev followed by a takedown attempt that was shrugged off by Ramos. A one-two landed for the southpaw Makhachev right down the middle. Makhachev stayed busy with a leg kick as Ramos was going with a patient strategy. A leg kick landed for Makhachev but Ramos fired right back with a counter hook. Ramos rushed in with an overhand as a largely uneventful round came to a close.
Cageside Press scored the round 10-9 Makhachev
Makhachev fired a leg kick to start the second round and Ramos countered with a blitzing combination. The Brazilian went for a takedown against the cage, but Makhachev stayed strong. The fighters separated and Makhachev landed a left straight. Another left landed for Makhachev, then a jab from Ramos temporarily wobbled him. The Russian snapped back quickly and began to land strikes with regularity. Left hands connected consistently for Makhachev, mixing in a leg kick at the end of the round.
Cageside Press scored the round 10-9 Makhachev
An uppercut landed right out of the gate for Makhachev. Ramos rushed in with wild punches, but Makhachev established a Muay Thai clinch and knocked him down with a knee while moving backwards. Makhachev jumped on top and began unloading with ground-and-pound. Ramos survived and began trying to roll for submissions and sweeps. Makhachev kept him grounded and maintained top position for the remainder of the contest.
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— UFC (@ufc) September 7, 2019
Cageside Press scored the round 10-9 Makhachev (30-27 Makhachev)
Islam Makhachev def. Davi Ramos by Unanimous Decision (30-26 x2, 29-27)
