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Side note, Islam Makhachev seems to be the real deal.

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While Makhachev proved himself under the brightest lights yet, his story reminds me of another talent that was saddled with great expectations, Rory MacDonald. It’s going to be a curious road Islam navigates.

Take care of yourself and I’ll talk to you Wednesday .

Chris

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Chris Rini

Chris Rini is an artist and BloodyElbow’s editorial cartoonist. He has been an artist since 1996 and publishes an annual book called The Fine Art of Violence. Chris has worked in Mixed Martial arts since 2013 and in his spare time makes terrariums, plays keyboards, and trains BJJ.