Information updated: 2023-02-02
Wins
23
(4 KOs)
Losses
1
(1 KOs)
Draws
0
Given name: Islam Ramazanovich Makhachev
Titles held: UFC (lightweight)
Born: September 27, 1991 (31 years)
Sherdog ID: 76836
Nationality: Russia
Division: lightweight
Weight: 155 lb (70,3 kg)
Height: 5′ 10″ (178 cm)
Reach: 70½″ (179 cm)
Stance: southpaw
KOs: 17%
Birth place: Makhachkala, Dagestan, Russia
Residence: Khushet, Dagestan, Russia
Islam Makhachev's next fight will be held on February 11, 2023 against Alexander Volkanovski.
Islam Makhachev vs. Alexander Volkanovski
The last fight of Islam Makhachev took place on October 22, 2022 against Charles Oliveira.
Makhachev won by submission (arm triangle choke).
Islam Makhachev vs. Charles Oliveira
How many fights did Islam Makhachev have?
Date | Opponent | Result | Notes |
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2022-10-22 | Charles Oliveira | Win Submission (Arm-Triangle Choke) |
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2022-02-26 | Bobby Green | Win TKO (Punches) |
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2021-10-30 | Dan Hooker | Win Submission (Kimura) |
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2021-07-17 | Thiago Moises | Win Submission (Rear-Naked Choke) |
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2021-03-06 | Drew Dober | Win Submission (Arm-Triangle Choke) |
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2019-09-07 | Davi Ramos | Win Decision (Unanimous) |
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2019-04-20 | Arman Tsarukyan | Win Decision (Unanimous) |
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2018-07-28 | Kajan Johnson | Win Submission (Armbar) |
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2018-01-20 | Gleison Tibau | Win KO (Punch) |
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2017-02-11 | Nik Lentz | Win Decision (Unanimous) |
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2016-09-17 | Chris Wade | Win Decision (Unanimous) |
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2015-10-03 | Adriano Martins | Loss TKO (Punch) |
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2015-05-23 | Leo Kuntz | Win Submission (Rear-Naked Choke) |
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2014-09-07 | Ivica Truscek | Win Submission (Triangle Choke) |
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2014-06-07 | Yuri Ivlev | Win Submission (Armbar) |
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2013-08-21 | Rander Junio | Win Decision (Unanimous) |
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2013-04-09 | Mansour Barnaoui | Win Decision (Unanimous) |
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2012-09-02 | Anatoly Kormilkin | Win Submission (Inverted Triangle Choke) |
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2011-12-15 | Migel Grigoryan | Win Submission (Triangle Choke) |
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2011-07-02 | Vladimir Egoyan | Win Decision (Split) |
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2011-07-01 | Magomed Ibragimov | Win Submission (Triangle Choke) |
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2011-05-06 | Martiros Grigoryan | Win TKO (Punches) |
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2011-02-12 | Tengiz Khuchua | Win KO (Punch) |
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2010-08-01 | Magomed Bekbolatov | Win Decision (Unanimous) |
Who all beat Islam Makhachev?
Date | Opponent | Result | Notes |
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2015-10-03 | Adriano Martins | Loss TKO (Punch) |
MMA artist Islam Makhachev
Islam Makhachev is a Russian MMA artist, who competes in the lightweight division.
As a professional athlete, Makhachev has been performing for 12 years.
Islam was born in Makhachkala, Dagestan, Russia, on September 27, 1991.
He currently resides in Khushet, Dagestan, Russia.
A 18-year-old Makhachev made his professional debut on August 1, 2010 against Magomed Bekbolatov.
Islam won by unanimous decision (UD).
On October 22, 2022 Islam Makhachev became the UFC lightweight champion in a fight for the vacant title.
Division | ![]() UFC |
![]() Bellator |
![]() ONE |
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lightweight weight limit: 155 lbs / 70,3 kg |
![]() Islam Makhachev |
![]() Usman Nurmagomedov |
![]() Christian Lee |