Islam Makhachev successfully retained his lightweight championship at UFC 284. He beat hometown favorite, Alexander Volkanovski, via unanimous decision. Many UFC fighters attended the show, including his former opponent, Charles Oliveira, who shared a moment together backstage.

Islam Makhachev’s win over ‘The Great’ was a surprise to a lot of fans in attendance and those watching at home. It was the toughest fight of his UFC career so far. Both fighters went toe-to-toe and complimented each other’s fighting styles very well. Moreover, his former opponent, Charles Oliveira, took the opportunity to congratulate the Dagestani native on his historic win.

A video clip surfaced on Twitter where Makhachev and Oliveira were seen engaging in a conversation after the main event and hugging each other after a successful title defense. Both fighters went head-to-head at UFC 280 when Islam Makhachev won his first UFC title. The video clip has gone viral on social media.

Fans react to Islam Makhachev and Charles Oliveira embracing backstage

Many fans shared their thoughts after watching the video clip of Islam Makhachev and his former opponent’s backstage encounter. Let us look at some of the reactions from Twitter users.

One fan claimed that both Makhachev and Oliveira deserve respect for their endless exceptional performances inside the octagon regardless of how MMA fans feel about them.

Another fan took a jibe at the former lightweight champion, claiming that he wanted to ensure that he got his rematch against the Dagestan native.

One fan also claimed that Charles Oliveira’s respectful attitude towards other fighters makes him one of the most loved fighters in the UFC.

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Some Twitter users also commended both fighters’ sportsmanship

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The Makhachev vs Volkanovski fight entertained the UFC fans in attendance. The match was an impressive display of back-and-forth counters in both striking and grappling exchanges.

Islam Makhachev has registered wins 12 consecutive wins after defeating Alexander Volkanovski at UFC 284. Despite failing to usurp the lightweight king, the Australian fighter has announced that he will fight Yair Rodriguez for his featherweight crown next. After beating the pound for pound king Makhachev is likely to rest and recuperate before taking on a challenger from the pack of wolves in the lightweight division.

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