UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev Upon his arrival in Makhachkala, he said the fans’ support motivated him.
The athlete was greeted at the airport by the Head of the Republic of Dagestan Sergei Melikov, as well as friends, relatives and numerous fans.
— Thank you for meeting me, despite the early morning. This technique provides motivation to continue training and continue to perform. I know a lot of people worry about me, don’t sleep, watch fights at night. “I thank everyone again,” Makhachev told news.
On June 1, Makhachev defeated American Dustin Poirier at UFC 302 in the United States. The Russian won by fifth-round choke and retained the UFC championship belt. During his MMA career, Islam had 26 wins with one loss.
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