Life at the top seems to suit Islam Makhachev just fine.
The reigning Ultimate Fighting Championship lightweight titleholder has rattled off 14 straight victories in his ascent to pound-for-pound greatness and shows no signs of slowing down anytime soon. Makhachev last competed at UFC 302, where he retained his 155-pound championship with a brabo choke submission of Dustin Poirier in the fourth round of their June 1 confrontation. It moved the American Kickboxing Academy star to 26-1 overall and 15-1 in the UFC.
As Makhachev awaits word on his next assignment from UFC matchmakers, a look at some of the numbers that have accompanied him to this point:
32: Years of age for Makhachev, who was born on Oct.