UFC 259 Result: Islam Makhachev Vs. Drew Dober Full Fight, Winner

Islam Makhachev defeats Drew Dober by submission due to an Arm Triangle at 1:37 in Round 3.

First Round: The First Round opens up A Outside Low leg kick for Drew Dober, A Takedown attempt for Islam Makhachev, and did get the way to plant it. The first Takedown of the fight came from Islam Makhachev. Drew Dober was still down his back, trying to find the way out, but no chance seemed to be coming for him.



Drew Dober needed to have a great transition, Drew Dober was completely locked down. 1:30 seconds to go...Islam Makhachev continued a strong offense against Drew Dober. Drew was up to his knee, but once again got down. Islam Makhachev with an Amrlock, Drew nearly avoided it.

Second Round: The second round kicks off...A left hand landed for Drew Dober. Islam Makhachev once again went for the Takedown. After a lot of grappling, Islam Makhachev was able to get the Takedown, Islam Makhachev was still high, trying to submit a Submission victory somehow.

Drew Dober got up on his knees against the fence, Islam Makhachev was still holding the position. Drew Dober was completely exhausted with the high-level grappling from Islam Makhachev. An impressive first round for Makhachev. Islam Makhachev with Elbows to Drew Dober as they ended the second round.

"He's going to break his arm." 😳

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Thrid Round: Islam Makhachev kicks off the third round with A Takedown, leaving no way out for Drew Dober. The previous two rounds were completely dominated by Islam Makhachev. It was just a short as Islam Makhachev appeared with arm-triangle to tap out Drew Dober.

THE REAL DEAL!

🇷🇺 @MakhachevMMA displayed why he has top five potential.

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Winner: Islam Makhachev Via Arm Triangle at 1:37 in Round 3