11 days ago

Gerald Meerschaert Says Islam Makhachev 'Hasn’t Used' His Striking Yet

Meerschaert says Makhachev’s striking was always there all along, but wrestling hid it. “He hasn’t had to use it… the takedowns are so easily there,” he said, citing clinch glove-grabs and foot sweeps. He pointed to the Volkanovski rematch at UFC 294 in 2023, when kicks set up the first-round head-kick KO. “One kick and gets a takedown,” he added.