Nov 1, 2022 · UFC's latest champion has been photographed with brutal Chechen warlord Ramzan Kadyrov. Islam Makhachev recently beat Charles Oliveira and received a hero's welcome in Russia.

Oct 31, 2022 · Islam Makhachev was seen proudly displaying his UFC lightweight title alongside Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov, as the pair celebrated the Dagestani fighter’s recent success. Makhachev became Russia’s latest UFC champion when he submitted Brazilian rival Charles Oliveira in the second round of their main event in Abu Dhabi on October 22.

Feb 13, 2023 · Head of Chechnya Ramzan Kadyrov called it a well deserved win Islam Makhachev above Alexander Volkanovski at the UFC 284 tournament, noting the personal qualities of the Russian fighter. On Sunday, Makhachev defeated the Australian by unanimous decision at UFC 284 in Perth and defended his UFC lightweight title for…

Nov 1, 2022 · Islam Makhachev recently beat Charles Oliveira and received a hero's welcome in Russia. "New champion Islam Makhachev brought the belt to Ramzan Kadyrov," state media said.

Islam Ramazanovich Makhachev (Russian: Ислам Рамазанович Махачев; [1] born 27 October 1991) is a Russian professional mixed martial artist and former sambo competitor. He currently competes in the Lightweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), where he is the current UFC Lightweight Champion . [ 8 ]

May 17, 2023 · Some of Russia’s most important fighters include Islam Makhachev, who is ranked third in the top pound-for-pound fighters and is the lightweight world champion while Magomed Ankalaev recently...

Oct 31, 2022 · Newly minted UFC lightweight titleholder, Islam Makhachev visited Grozny where he posed with sanctioned Chechen warlord, Ramzan Kadyrov.

Oct 24, 2022 · A l’issue de la victoire d’Islam Makhachev sur Charles Oliveira ce samedi à l’UFC 280, Khamzat Chimaev en est venu aux mains avec le cousin de Khabib Nurmagomedov.

Oct 31, 2022 · Islam Makhachev recently met with Chechnya’s head of state Ramzan Kadyrov to celebrate his victory at UFC 280. The leader of the Chechen Republic has gained infamy in MMA circles due to his deep ties with fighters hailing from the caucuses region.

Islam Makhachev, a Russian MMA fighter, has sparked controversy with his recent actions. After winning a championship title, Makhachev brought the belt to Chechnya and posed for a photo with Ramzan Kadyrov, the controversial leader of the region, following Russia's attack on Ukraine.