So New UFC 280 Champion, Islam Makhachev Dedicates Title to Khabib and His Father

Islam Makhachev came out as the new UFC 280 lightweight champion after overthrowing his rival, Charles Oliveira at the Etihad Venue, Sunday (10/23/2022) morning WIB. Makhachev had a quick lead over Oliveira. In his victory speech, Islam expressed gratitude to his brother, Khabib Nurmagomedov and the late father Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov.

Just before the game, Oliveira was seeded out as champion. The argument is that besides the owner of the championship belt, the Brazilian fighter is undefeated in the last 11 matches.

However, Makhachev as an opponent was no less fierce. In the last 10 battles, Even Makhachev has not lost. However, Makhachev received an injection of enthusiasm from Khabib Nurmagomedov who was said to be able to demolish Oliveira.

Just two rounds of Makhachev was able to end the battle in Abu Dhabi. The 31-year-old fighter forced Oliveira to surrender through a submission arm triangle choke or hand-locking.

After the winner, Khabib went straight into the ring and carried Makhachev. From the edge of the octagon, Khabib, who is a coach, often gives instructions. With Makhachev's victory, Khabib also snatched his winning belt back. Khabib attached the UFC championship belt to Makhachev's waist and then carried it on his back to be carried around the octagon.

In his speech, Makhachev said the title of champion he dedicated to Khabib and his father, Abdulmanap. Because according to Makhachev the following 2 figures that have befallen him until now.

"This belt is for my coach, Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov. So many years ago, he explained it's still training and you can be a champion. And I want to give this title to him (Khabib). He and his father have helped me," said Makhachev, who unfastened the championship belt and draped it over Khabib's shoulder.

Islam made Oliveira surrender because of the triangle lockdown aka triangle submission. That way Islam Makhachev has the right to have a new world title at UFC lightweight.

In the match that ran at the Etihad Venue, Abu Dhabi, Islam immediately smoothed the onslaught from the beginning of the first round. The Dagestan fighter showered the Brazilian fighter who was once called the "King of light Class" with efficient pressures.

One of them was with a hard left straight punch that once rocked Oliveira. The moment arrived for Islam in the 2nd round when he thrust a right hook at Oliveira that made him fall.

The opportunity was immediately used by Islam by securing Oliveira's neck firmly and not long after the enemy patted his hand for a sign of surrender. As soon as the referee stopped the match, Islam immediately celebrated his victory with the coach, who was none other than Khabib Nurmagomedov.

In his winning remarks, Islam said he dedicated the win to Khabib's former coach and father, the late Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov.