
Islam
Makhachev
by Ameetosh Dash • 2 days ago
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Apr'25 2025
King Khabib’s presence rules out any idea of stripping Islam Makhachev off lightweight belt, says Chael SonnenAmeetosh Dash • 4 days AGO
Apr'25 2025
3 Signs Islam Makhachev vs Ilia Topuria are headlining International Fight WeekAmeetosh Dash • 4 days AGO
Apr'24 2025
Dana White put in tricky spot as Belal Muhammad doubles down on not fighting Islam MakhachevAmeetosh Dash • 6 days AGO
Apr'24 2025
Ian Garry predicts ‘absolute disaster’ if Islam Makhachev moves up to the welterweight divisionAmeetosh Dash • 6 days AGO
Apr'23 2025
3 lightweight superfights that Dana White must book if Ilia Topuria fights for undisputed titleDibaas.M • 6 days AGO
Apr'22 2025
Dana White called out for ‘fumbling’ Islam Makhachev vs. Ilia Topuria super fightAmeetosh Dash • 1 week AGO
Apr'22 2025
Islam Makhachev finds supporter in rival Arman Tsarukyan for rejecting Ilia Topuria super fightAmeetosh Dash • 1 week AGO
Apr'21 2025
Welterweight contender fears Islam Makhachev more than champion Belal MuhammadDibaas.M • 1 week AGO
Apr'19 2025
Daniel Cormier reveals true feelings of Team Khabib about Ilia Topuria vs Islam MakhachevAmeetosh Dash • 2 weeks AGO
Apr'16 2025
Team Khabib claims Paddy Pimblett ‘deserves’ title shot after rejecting Ilia TopuriaAmeetosh Dash • 2 weeks AGO
Apr'09 2025
Islam Makhachev gets taste of own medicine as Merab Dvalishhvili urges Dagestani to fight Ilia TopuriaAmeetosh Dash • 3 weeks AGO
Apr'08 2025
(Video) Islam Makhachev exposes Khabib Nurmagomedov’s hilarious confrontation in gymAmeetosh Dash • 3 weeks AGO
Profile Information
Full Name | Islam Makhachev |
Nickname | - |
Age | 33 years old |
Nationality | Russian |
Weight Class | Lightweight (2010-Present) |
MMA record | 25-1 |
Islam Makhachev is the UFC’s pound-for-pound king. The Dagestani, a protege of Khabib Nurmagomedov, began his combat sports career as a Sambo fighter before transitioning to MMA. Makhachev is a Judo black belt with exceptional grappling talents. With world-class grappling and exceptional striking, Makhachev is a problem for any MMA fighter.
When did Islam Makhachev make his UFC debut?
Makhachev got into the UFC as an 11-0 professional. He made his UFC debut in May 2015 against UFC 187, against Leo Kuntz. Makhachev submitted Kuntz via rear naked choke in the second round. He lost his next fight but did not lose after that.
Does Islam Makhachev hold any UFC championship belts?
Makhachev won the lightweight title at UFC 280, submitting Charles Oliveira in the second round of the main event. He has defended the title twice, against Alexander Volkanovski, the featherweight champion in the promotion at the time.