C. do Bronx (left) was defeated by I. Makhachev (right) in the UFC 280. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram @ufcespanol
Islam makhachev there is no doubt that your victory about Charles of the Bronx It was the greatest moment of his life. The Dagestani fighter made Ultimate history by dominating. Jack Della Maddalena and win his second belt in UFC 322Still, the champion admits that the feeling he experienced when winning his first title, against the Brazilian, was intense. UFC 280, it continues to be even more special.
In an interview with Arena Fight TV, Makhachev recalled the emotion of the moment he submitted Charles and secured the lightweight title (up to 70,3 kg), classifying the achievement as the most important of his career. According to the Russian, the feeling he experienced that night was unique and has never been repeated, not even with the conquest of a second title in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC).
“I remember the emotion I felt when (Charles) tapped out. It was over. I’ve never felt like that before. Winning the second belt isn’t the same thing. The first belt is the most important thing in my life,” he said. Islam makhachev.
Islam Makhachev submitted Charles Oliveira at UFC 280.
In the main fight UFC 280, Charles of the Bronx He was riding high on victories over Michael chandler, Dustin poirier e Justin gaethje, all via the fast lane. However, on that occasion, the Brazilian had a difficult first round and ended up being submitted by Islam makhachev in the second round, via katagatame.
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Charles's streak comes to an end vs. Islam makhachev
Islam was able to hurt Charles on the feet and unlike previous opponents he followed him down to the floor
Winning via Arm Triangle in Round 2 for the title. pic.twitter.com/KtecnXa5FM
— Ocelot MMA (@OcelotMMA) June 6, 2023
Islam Makhachev's next steps in the UFC
Makhachev celebrates his UFC victory. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram/UFC
With no fight announced so far, Islam makhachev He awaits the determination of his opponent for his first title defense in the welterweight division (up to 77 kg). Despite having given the green light for a super fight against Ilia Topuria At UFC Casa Branca, his manager Ali Abdelaziz has already made it clear that his next fight will be... with a challenger from the current division.
In the welterweight title race are Ian Gary, MichaelMorales, Carlos Prates e Kamaru Usman. However, rumors point to for a duel against the Irishman, who has already anticipated and traveled to Georgia to improve your wrestling.
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