Islam Makhachev Goes Full Throttle on His Dirtbike

🏍️🏔️Islam Makhachev spends his weekends climbing mountains on his motorcycle.

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Islam Makhachev is an adrenaline addict. It is no secret that Makhachev loves to scale mountains on his dirtbike or ride horses when he is not fighting. After getting stuck initially, Makhachev was recently seen conquering a treacherous dirt track on his motorcycle. The UFC lightweight champ was stuck in an uphill climb but eventually throttled his way out of the tricky part. 

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Makhachev loves going on adventures with his close friends. He has a farm in Dagestan with lots of sheep and horses, which is his special place. Makhachev is often seen riding motorcycles or horses while massive barbecue feasts are prepared. 

Makhachev’s lightweight title reign, the second longest in the history of the division, will end at UFC 317 next month. Makhachev will challenge Jack Della Maddalena for the welterweight title sometime in the near future. Meanwhile, Ilia Topuria and Charles Oliveira will compete for the vacant lightweight at UFC 317 on June 28, officially marking the end of Makhachev’s reign. The Dagestani champ has defended his title four times, the most in lightweight history, before moving up.