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Islam Makhachev UFC Lightweight World Champion After Joining Charles Oliveira By Submission

Islam Makhachev (Twitter @MMAfighting)

JAKARTA - With extraordinary performance, Islam Makhachev defeated Charles Oliveira in two rounds via submission (key) to claim the UFC lightweight title in Abu Dhabi, Saturday night.

Makhachev was dominant from the start of the fight, he started with a series of punches on Oliveira. The fight was fast, the Brazilian fighter struggled to escape from Makhachev.

The fight was quite exciting and very exciting for the fans. Both fighters offered attacks and defended.

Makhachev was on top, but Oliveira defended well. When they woke up, Oliveira kicked hard, but the episode had turned to another corner.

Oliverira started the second round with an elbow, Makhachev responded with boxing. He tried to knock down his opponent, Oliveira defended well, but only for a while.

Makhachev throws Oliveira on the canvas, he overlaps on it and manages to control the octagon, Oliveira has no choice but to tap on the sign of surrender.

Thus, in two rounds, Makhachev won the UFC lightweight title.

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