Makhachev 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