Today we will remember the very first fight of Islam Makhachev in the M-1 Global organization.
It took place at the M-1 Challenge 38 tournament, which took place on April 9, 2013 in St. Petersburg. Islam at that time had 7 victories in 7 fights under the rules of mixed martial arts, as well as the title of world champion and winner of the World Cup in combat sambo.
His opponent was an equally interesting fighter. If Makhachev was 21 years old at the time of his rage debut, then the champion of the French organization 100% Fight, Mansur Barnau, nicknamed “Tarzan,” was even younger, only 20 years old. But he also had an impressive record of 8 wins with only one defeat.
Years later, one of them will follow in Khabib's footsteps to the UFC champion title, and the second will become the M-1 Challenge champion and win the Road FC Grand Prix. But even then, in 2013, the technical arsenal and incredible potential of both athletes was visible to the naked eye. Their battle promised to be incredibly stubborn and spectacular.
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