Former Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) champion Khabib Nurmagomedov commented on social networks about Islam Makhachev’s victory over Alexander Volkanovski at the UFC 294 tournament.
“The best fighter in the world right now. I love you brother, accept my congratulations!” – wrote Khabib.
The Russian player defeated his opponent by knockout in the first round and defended his title for the second time. The previous meeting between them also ended in Makhachev’s victory.
Initially, the Russian was supposed to fight Oliveira at the tournament in Abu Dhabi, but he was injured during training and could not perform. In the co-main fight of the night, Swedish-Chechen fighter Khamzat Chimaev defeated Nigerian Kamaru Usman by decision.
On February 12, 2023, Makhachev defeated Alex Volkanovski by unanimous decision after five rounds at the UFC-284 tournament in Perth (Australia).
Now Makhachev has 26 fights and 25 victories.
Previously Makhachev appealed To the fans after his victory over Volkanovski.