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Islam Makhachev, a 33-year-old former UFC lightweight champion from Russia, met Abiodun Adegboke, a Nigerian basketball player who is 241 cm tall.
Idman.Biz reports that Makhachev could not hide his surprise at Adegboke's size.
Makhachev's height is 178 cm.
Islam Makhachev debuted in the UFC in 2015. In October 2022, he became the organization's lightweight (up to 70 kg) champion by "choking out" Brazilian Charles Oliveira. His UFC record is 16 wins and one loss.
Makhachev will fight for the UFC lightweight title on November 16 at "UFC 322" in New York. He will face Australian Jack Della Maddalena for the UFC welterweight (up to 77 kg) championship.
Nigerian basketball player Abiodun Adegboke plays in Dubai's MPAC league.
