Islam Makhachev stood up when it mattered the most as the Dagestani native took the lightweight strap. Following Khabib Nurmagomedov’s retirement, there were questions asked about whether there would be anyone capable of achieving the same feat as the former champ did. It was answered by Nurmagomedov’s teammate, Makhachev, who dominated Charles Oliveira to win the lightweight title at UFC 280.
UFC 280: Islam Makhachev Leads Bonus Charts After Finishing Charles Oliveira
