I. Makhachev (center) displays the belt alongside D. Cormier (left) and K. Nurmagomedov (right). Photo: Reproduction/Instagram
Biggest star in UFC 280, held this Saturday (22), in Abu Dhabi, Islam makhachev will forever remember his confrontation with Charles of the Bronx. In addition to beating the Brazilian star and wearing the lightweight belt (under 70,3kg), the Russian has another reason to celebrate his achievement. In a press conference after the show, the athlete explained that one of the reasons for his joy is the consecration of the traditional AKA (American Kickboxing Academy).
“We haven’t had a belt in AKA for a few years. There, we have a wall with a photo of all the champions, but we don't have space for the new ones. We will have to find a space,” said Makhachev.
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This weekend, Islam made history for his country in MMA. The finish before Charles of the Bronx made the athlete the second Russian in history to hold a title in the under-70,3kg category.
Traditional in the world of mixed martial arts, AKA has already established names such as Khabib Nurmagomedov, Cain Velazquez, Daniel Cormier e Luke Rockhold.
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