Imagine waking up to a legendary fighter's face after a submission loss! That's exactly what happened to Alfie Davis, who, after a brief loss of consciousness, opened his eyes to see none other than the former UFC lightweight champion, Khabib Nurmagomedov.
But here's the twist: it was Khabib's friend and current UFC welterweight titleholder, Islam Makhachev, who had just defeated Davis in Dubai. As Davis recalls, he heard his corner's warning about the remaining time, but underestimated his opponent's abilities. And then, the chokehold hit.
Davis described the experience of waking up to Khabib's face as 'weird and buzzy.' He shared his initial confusion, not immediately realizing what had happened. But the respect between these warriors is evident, as Makhachev jokingly commented, 'Hey brother, now it's 1-1,' lightening the mood.
This victory marked a significant milestone for the 27-year-old Makhachev, improving his record to 20-0 (1 NC). He is now recognized as one of the top lightweights outside the UFC. However, the future of the PFL, where Makhachev competes, is uncertain due to recent executive changes, leaving fans curious about what's next.
And this is where the story gets intriguing: will Makhachev stay with the PFL, or will we see him in the UFC soon? Only time will tell. But one thing is for sure, the MMA world is buzzing with anticipation!
What do you think about Makhachev's future? Should he stay with PFL or make the move to UFC? Share your thoughts below!
