Okay, so I’ve been glued to the screen all day, digging into this whole Pantoja vs. Makhachev thing. You know, it’s been all over my feed, and I finally decided, “Alright, let’s see what the fuss is about.”
First off, I started by just watching some highlights. I typed “Pantoja vs. Makhachev” into my search bar. The first few results were mostly news sites talking about upcoming fights or past results. “Islam Makhachev next fight news,” one headline screamed. Okay, so he’s a big deal, noted.
Who is who?
Then I went down a rabbit hole about who these guys even are. Turns out, Islam Makhachev is this 155-pound champion, which sounds intense. And Pantoja? He’s a flyweight champion. I learned that Makhachev is mostly referred to by his name. Javier Mendez revealed in an interview in 2022 that he tried to give Islam Makhachev a nickname but the lightweight champion asserted that he should be referred to by his original name and, hence, he doesn’t have a nickname. I find it is so cool, man.
This guy Makhachev, he’s only lost once in his whole career. Can you believe that? Once! It was way back in UFC 192 against someone named Adriano Martins. Other than that, he’s been on a winning streak.
The process of watching
After getting the basics, I found a few full fights to watch. Makhachev’s fights are something else. The way he moves, it’s like he’s ten steps ahead of the other guy. And he’s got this thing where he’s won six UFC fights by submission. Six! That’s wild. They were against different people, like Leo Kuntz, Kajan Johnson, and a few others. Each fight, he’s got a different way of doing it, which is pretty impressive if you ask me.
Now, about Pantoja, I saw this one match where he took down Kai Asakura. It was quick! That made me realize these guys aren’t just about brute force; there’s a lot of strategy involved.
Digging deeper
I didn’t stop there, though. I wanted to see what people were saying about them. So, I jumped onto some forums and fan pages. There’s this whole discussion about a possible match between Pantoja and Asakura. People are hyped about it, making predictions and all that. It’s like a whole community just buzzing about these fights.
Here’s a breakdown of what I watched:
- Highlights of Makhachev’s fights: Just to get a feel for his style.
- Full fights of Makhachev: These were intense. I watched the ones where he won by submission.
- Pantoja vs. Asakura: This was a quick one, but it showed Pantoja’s skill.
- Forum discussions: Just to see what the fans are saying.
By the end of the day, I felt like I had a pretty good grasp of who these fighters are. It’s not just about the fights; it’s the stories, the strategies, and the community around it all. I’m not saying I’m an expert now, but I definitely get the hype. It’s like this whole other world that I just stepped into. And honestly, I might just stick around to see what happens next.
