Russian UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev on the air of the program “Everyone for the match” on , he answered the question of how he was received in his native Dagestan after the victory over the Australian Alex Volkanovski .
On October 21, at UFC 294 in Abu Dhabi, Makhachev knocked out Volkanovski in the first round and defended the UFC championship belt. For the 31-year-old Russian fighter, this is the 25th victory of his career with one defeat.
— How were you received at your home in Makhachkala?
— As usual, there are a lot of people and guests. People still come home to congratulate us.
— Did you spend time with your family?
– We haven’t sat down properly yet. But relatives come constantly, someone from the village and the region comes. We have a lot of guests at home. Mom always greets me well,” Makhachev said on .
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