Islam Makhachev

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In this article, the family name is Ramazanovich.
Islam Makhachev
Ислам Махачев
File:Islam Makhachev 2022 UFC belt.png
Makhachev in 2022
Born Islam Ramazanovich Makhachev[1]
(1991-10-27) 27 October 1991 (age 33)[2]
Makhachkala, Dagestan ASSR, Russian SFSR, Soviet Union
Native name Ислам Махачев
Height 5 ft 10 in
Weight 155 lbs
Division Lightweight
Reach 70 in[3]
Style Combat sambo
Fighting out of Makhachkala, Dagestan, Russia
Team American Kickboxing Academy
Fight Spirit Team
Gadzhi Makhachev freestyle wrestling club
Old School Fighters
KHK MMA Team
Eagles MMA
Trainer Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov (former)[4]
Javier Mendez[5]
Khabib Nurmagomedov[6]
Rank International Master of Sport in Combat Sambo[7]
Years active 2010–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total 27
Wins 26
By knockout 5
By submission 12
By decision 9
Losses 1
By knockout 1
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog
Medal record
Representing  Russia
Combat sambo
World Championships (FIAS)
Gold medal – first place 2016 Sofia -74 kg
Russian Championship
Gold medal – first place 2014 Ulan-Ude -74 kg
Gold medal – first place 2016 Petrozavodsk -74 kg

Islam Ramazanovich Makhachev[1] (Russian: Ислам Рамазанович Махачев;[1] born 27 October 1991) is a Russian professional mixed martial artist and former sambo competitor. He currently competes in the Lightweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), where he is the current UFC Lightweight Champion.[8] Makhachev has competed professionally since 2010, along with becoming a combat sambo world champion in 2016 and two-time Russian national champion at 74 kg (2014, 2016). As of 7 November 2023, he is #1 in the UFC men's pound-for-pound rankings.[9]

Background

An ethnic Lak,[1] Makhachev was born in Makhachkala and grew up in the remote village of Burshi (then part of Dagestan ASSR, Soviet Union, now part of the Republic of Dagestan, Russia).[10][11] Makhachev's father grew tomatoes and worked as a driver; his mother was a housewife and ran a small cafe. He has an older brother named Kurbanismail. Starting at age seven, he began practicing taekwondo under decorated champion Seyfula Magomedov.[12] Makhachev switched to sanda while attending school with Abubakar Nurmagomedov, where he also met Khabib Nurmagomedov, Shamil Zavurov, and their family. However, he gave up combat sports and played soccer for two years after his family moved to a different town.

Makhachev engaged in constant street fights as a child due to the culture of the region, where it is common for adults (such as his coach Magomedov) to pick boys to face each other or for the boys to confront each other. He trained in freestyle wrestling for a year but switched to mixed martial arts under Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov after learning that Khabib was already a professional. Makhachev had been a UFC fan since childhood; his favorite fighters were Tank Abbott and Ken Shamrock. While training, he attended Dagestan State University to study physical education and sports. In order to support himself, Makhachev worked as a security guard. His boss allowed him to train during work hours and paid his salary while Makhachev was away for competitions and training camps.[12][13][14][15]

In February 2014, Makhachev won the -74 kg division at the Russian National Combat Sambo Championship, qualifying for the world championship in Japan.[16] He was unable to compete at the 2014 world championships due to the discovery of a heart condition that required treatment.[14][15] Makhachev won the -74 kg division again at the 2016 national championship, qualifying for the world championship.[17] He then won gold at the 2016 World Combat Sambo Championship. In the finals, Makhachev beat Valentin Benishev of Bulgaria (7-0).[18]

Mixed martial arts career

M-1 Global

Makhachev made his M-1 Global debut against Tengiz Khuchua on 12 February 2011 and won the fight via KO in the first round.[19]

In his second fight for the promotion, Makhachev faced Mansour Barnaoui, on 9 April 2013 at M-1 Challenge 38. He won via unanimous decision a (30–27, 30–27, 30–27).[20]

Makhachev faced then-undefeated Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt[21] Rander Junio on 21 August 2013 at M-1 Challenge 41. He won via unanimous decision.[22]

Makhachev faced M-1 Global Yuri Ivlev on 7 June 2014 at M-1 Challenge 49. Islam dominated the fight, he softened up Ivlev with punches before finishing the fight by submission via armbar.[23]

On 7 September 2014, in his final bout for M-1 Global before signing with the UFC, Makhachev defeated Ivica Truscek via submission in the third round.[24]

Ultimate Fighting Championship

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Makhachev in 2016

On 2 October 2014, Makhachev signed a four-fight contract with the UFC.[25] He submitted Leo Kuntz in the second round on 23 May 2015, at UFC 187.[26]

Makhachev faced Adriano Martins on 3 October 2015 at UFC 192.[27] He lost via knockout in the first round, marking his first and only professional loss to date.[28]

Makhachev was expected to face Drew Dober on 16 April 2016, at UFC on Fox 19.[29] After the weigh-ins, the UFC announced that the bout was cancelled after Makhachev failed an out-of-competition drug screening, testing positive for the banned anti-ischemic meldonium.[30] USADA lifted Makhachev's suspension after a hearing on 2 July 2016 determined that the drug was prescribed in November 2015 to recover from a medical procedure to his heart.[31][32]

On 17 September 2016, he faced with Chris Wade at UFC Fight Night 94.[33] He won the fight via unanimous decision.[34]

Makhachev faced Nik Lentz on 11 February 2017, at UFC 208.[35] He won the fight by unanimous decision.[36]

Makhachev was expected to face Michel Prazeres on 2 September 2017 at UFC Fight Night 115.[37] However, Makhachev pulled out of the fight in the beginning of August citing a religious reason, and he was replaced by Mads Burnell.[38]

Makhachev fought Gleison Tibau on 20 January 2018 at UFC 220.[39] He won the fight by knockout in 57 seconds in the first round.[40]

Makhachev faced Kajan Johnson on 28 July 2018 at UFC on Fox 30.[41] Makhachev took Johnson down in the first round, where he worked to mount and secured the armbar, forcing Johnson to tap; giving Makhachev a submission victory.[42]

Makhachev was expected to face Francisco Trinaldo on 26 January 2019 at UFC 233.[43] However, it was reported on 11 November 2018 Makhachev was pulled out from the event due to undisclosed reason and he was replaced by Alexander Hernandez.[44]

Makhachev faced Arman Tsarukyan on 20 April 2019 at UFC Fight Night 149.[45][46] He won the fight via unanimous decision.[47] This win earned him the Fight of the Night award.[48]

Makhachev faced Davi Ramos on 7 September 2019 at UFC 242.[49] He won the fight via unanimous decision.[50]

Makhachev was scheduled to face Alexander Hernandez on 18 April 2020 at UFC 249.[51] However, Makhachev was removed from the card due to travel restrictions related to the COVID-19 pandemic and he was replaced by Omar Morales.[52]

Makhachev was expected to face Rafael dos Anjos on 24 October 2020 at UFC 254.[53] However, on 8 October 2020 it was reported that dos Anjos tested positive for COVID-19 and he was removed from the bout.[54] The pairing was left intact and rescheduled for 14 November 2020 at UFC Fight Night: Felder vs. dos Anjos.[55] However, on 8 November, it was reported that Makhachev was forced to pull from the event due to staph infection.[56][57]

Makhachev faced Drew Dober on 6 March 2021 at UFC 259.[58] He won the fight by an arm-triangle choke submission in the third round.[59]

Makhachev faced Thiago Moisés on 17 July 2021 at UFC on ESPN 26.[60] He won the fight by a rear-naked choke submission in the fourth round.[61]

A bout with former UFC Lightweight Champion Rafael dos Anjos was rescheduled and was expected to take place on 30 October 2021 at UFC 267.[62] However, dos Anjos was forced to pulled from the event due to injury,[63] and he was replaced by Dan Hooker.[64] He won the fight by a kimura submission in the first round.[65]

Makhachev was scheduled to face Beneil Dariush on 26 February 2022 at UFC Fight Night 202.[66] However, on 12 February 2022 it was reported that Dariush withdrew from the event due to an ankle injury[67] and he was replaced by Bobby Green.[68] He won the bout via ground and pound TKO in the first round.[69] After winning the fight, he also express his intentions to move up to welterweight and start his quest to become a two-division champion.[70]

UFC Lightweight Champion

Oliveira vs. Makhachev

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Main article: UFC 280

Makhachev faced Charles Oliveira for the vacant UFC Lightweight Championship at UFC 280 on 22 October 2022.[71] Makhachev won the bout and the title in the second round via arm-triangle choke after knocking down Oliveira with a punch.[72] With this win, he received the Performance of the Night bonus.[73]

In November 2022, Makhachev was awarded Order "For Merit to the Republic of Dagestan" for his achievement in martial arts.[74]

Makhachev vs. Volkanovski

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Main article: UFC 284

Makhachev defended his title against the UFC Featherweight Champion Alexander Volkanovski on 12 February 2023 at UFC 284.[75] Makhachev won via unanimous decision.[76] This fight earned him the Fight of the Night award.[77] After his victory, Makhachev and his coach Muslim Amiraslanov were both awarded the Sali Suleiman medal, the Dagestan Ministry of Sports' highest award, named after a famous wrestler.[78][79]

Makhachev vs. Volkanovski 2

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Main article: UFC 294

Makhachev was scheduled to make his second title defense in a rematch against Charles Oliveira on 21 October 2023, at UFC 294.[80] However, Oliveira was forced off from the event due to injuries and he was replaced by Alexander Volkanovski.[81] He won the fight by head kick knockout in the first round.[82] This fight earned him the Performance of the Night award.[83]

Makhachev vs. Poirier

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Main article: UFC 302

Makhachev faced former interim lightweight champion Dustin Poirier at UFC 302 on 1 June 2024.[84] He won by a D’Arce choke submission at 2:42 of the fifth round[85].[86] This fight earned him both the Performance of the Night and Fight of the Night awards totaling $100,000.[87]

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts

Sambo

  • Fédération Internationale Amateur de Sambo (FIAS)
    • 2016 FIAS World Combat Sambo Championships Gold Medalist
  • Combat Sambo Federation of Russia
    • Russian National Gold Medalist (2014, 2016 at -74 kg)[16][17]

Grappling

  • UWW Russian Grappling Federation
    • North Caucasian Federal District Gold Medalist

Mixed martial arts record

Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Win 26–1 Dustin Poirier Submission (brabo choke) UFC 302 June 1, 2024 5 2:42 Newark, New Jersey, United States Defended the UFC Lightweight Championship. Performance of the Night. Fight of the Night.
Win 25–1 Alexander Volkanovski KO (head kick and punches) UFC 294 October 21, 2023 1 3:06 Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Defended the UFC Lightweight Championship. Performance of the Night.
Win 24–1 Alexander Volkanovski Decision (unanimous) UFC 284 February 12, 2023 5 5:00 Perth, Australia Defended the UFC Lightweight Championship. Fight of the Night.
Win 23–1 Charles Oliveira Submission (arm-triangle choke) UFC 280 October 22, 2022 2 3:16 Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Won the vacant UFC Lightweight Championship. Performance of the Night.
Win 22–1 Bobby Green TKO (punches) UFC Fight Night: Makhachev vs. Green February 26, 2022 1 3:23 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Catchweight (160 lb) bout.
Win 21–1 Dan Hooker Submission (kimura) UFC 267 October 30, 2021 1 2:25 Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Win 20–1 Thiago Moisés Submission (rear-naked choke) UFC on ESPN: Makhachev vs. Moisés July 17, 2021 4 2:38 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win 19–1 Drew Dober Submission (arm-triangle choke) UFC 259 March 6, 2021 3 1:37 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win 18–1 Davi Ramos Decision (unanimous) UFC 242 September 7, 2019 3 5:00 Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Win 17–1 Arman Tsarukyan Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Overeem vs. Oleinik April 20, 2019 3 5:00 Saint Petersburg, Russia Fight of the Night.
Win 16–1 Kajan Johnson Submission (armbar) UFC on Fox: Alvarez vs. Poirier 2 July 28, 2018 1 4:43 Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Win 15–1 Gleison Tibau KO (punch) UFC 220 January 20, 2018 1 0:57 Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Win 14–1 Nik Lentz Decision (unanimous) UFC 208 February 11, 2017 3 5:00 Brooklyn, New York, United States
Win 13–1 Chris Wade Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Poirier vs. Johnson September 17, 2016 3 5:00 Hidalgo, Texas, United States
Loss 12–1 Adriano Martins KO (punch) UFC 192 October 3, 2015 1 1:46 Houston, Texas, United States
Win 12–0 Leo Kuntz Submission (rear-naked choke) UFC 187 May 23, 2015 2 2:38 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win 11–0 Ivica Trušček Submission (inverted triangle choke) M-1 Challenge 51 September 7, 2014 3 4:45 Saint Petersburg, Russia Catchweight (165 lb) bout.
Win 10–0 Yuri Ivlev Submission (armbar) M-1 Challenge 49 June 7, 2014 1 1:49 Ingushetia, Russia
Win 9–0 Rander Junio Decision (unanimous) M-1 Challenge 41 August 21, 2013 3 5:00 Saint Petersburg, Russia
Win 8–0 Mansour Barnaoui Decision (unanimous) M-1 Challenge 38 April 9, 2013 3 5:00 Saint Petersburg, Russia
Win 7–0 Anatoly Kormilkin Submission (armbar) Lion's Fights 2 September 2, 2012 1 3:17 Saint Petersburg, Russia
Win 6–0 Migel Grigoryan Submission (rear-naked choke) Siberian Fighting Championship 1 December 15, 2011 1 4:25 Tomsk, Russia
Win 5–0 Vladimir Egoyan Decision (split) ProFC: Union Nation Cup Final July 2, 2011 2 5:00 Rostov-on-Don, Russia
Win 4–0 Magomed Ibragimov Submission (triangle choke) Tsumada Fighting Championship 5 July 1, 2011 2 3:15 Tsumadinsky, Russia
Win 3–0 Martiros Grigoryan TKO (punches) ProFC: Union Nation Cup 15 May 6, 2011 1 2:52 Simferopol, Ukraine
Win 2–0 Tengiz Khuchua KO (punch) M-1 Selection Ukraine 2010: The Finals February 12, 2011 1 0:30 Kyiv, Ukraine
Win 1–0 Magomed Bekbolatov Decision (unanimous) Tsumada Fighting Championship 4 August 1, 2010 2 5:00 Tsumadinsky, Russia Lightweight debut.

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Pay-per-view bouts

No. Event Fight Date Venue City PPV buys
1. UFC 280 Oliveira vs. Makhachev October 22, 2022 Etihad Arena Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Not Disclosed [102]
2. UFC 284 Makhachev vs. Volkanovski February 12, 2023 RAC Arena Perth, Australia Not Disclosed [103]
3. UFC 294 Makhachev vs. Volkanovski 2 October 21, 2023 Etihad Arena Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Not Disclosed[104]
4. UFC 302 Makhachev vs. Poirier June 1, 2024 Prudential Center Newark, New Jersey, United States Not Disclosed[105]

See also

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External links

Achievements
Preceded by 12th UFC Lightweight Champion
22 October 2022 – present		 Incumbent
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