Khabib pupil receives hero's welcome in Dagestan following UFC title win (VIDEO)

Islam Makhachev was crowned lightweight champion at UFC 280 on Saturday

Khabib Nurmagomedov's pupil Islam Makhachev arrived home to a hero's welcome in Dagestan on Wednesday after winning the lightweight championship at UFC 280.

Makhachev sealed his victory after submitting Charles Oliveira in the second round