Islam Makhachev claimed the vacant lightweight title Saturday when he beat Charles Oliveira in the UFC 280 headliner. Makhachev (23-1 MMA, 12-1 UFC) became the 155-pound champion and extended his winning streak to 11 fights with a submission victory over Oliveira (33-9 MMA, 21-9 UFC) at Etihad Arena on Yas Island in Abu Dhabi. Check below for the top Twitter reactions to Makhachev’s title-winning performance over Oliveira at UFC 280
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