Tag: lightweight
Russian star Makhachev wins UFC lightweight title
Islam Makhachev submitted Charles Oliveira to be crowned UFC champion in Abu Dhabi Islam Makhachev has become Russia’s latest UFC champion after defeating Brazilian rival Charles Oliveira in the second round of their lightweight title fight in Abu Dhabi. With Khabib Nurmagomedov in his corner, Makhachev emulated his friend and mentor by capturing the title once owned by his fellow Dagestani. Makhachev, 31, has now…