Down-the-line.com/MMA. New Russian UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev met with the President of the Chechen Republic Ramzan Kadyrov. The athlete brought with him the UFC championship belt. A photo of Makhachev and Kadyrov with a belt was published by the Grozny.Inform agency.

Chandler: ‘Makhachev has proven he is a champion’

Makhachev became the UFC champion by defeating Brazilian Charles Oliveira at the UFC 280 tournament, which was held in Abu Dhabi (UAE). The Russian fighter in round two held a choke hold, forcing the opponent to surrender.

Oliveira was a former UFC champion. But he lost the belt after failing the weigh-in before the fight with American Justin Gaethje.

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