Height
5' 10"
Reach
70"
Stance
N/A
Age
32
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ISLAM MAKHACHEV
Height
5' 10"
Reach
70"
Stance
N/A
Age
32
Hailing from Makhachkala, Dagestan, Russian competitor Islam Makhachev trains at the American Kickboxing Academy. Distinguished by his combat sambo background, he relies on strong grappling skills to earn several submission wins. Following a lengthy winning streak and defending his title in the lightweight division, he now competes in the UFC's welterweight class, holding the record for the highest number of championship fight wins.
Heading into UFC 300 with an undefeated 8-0-0 record, Makhachev carries momentum from five consecutive victories. This stretch features a kimura submission of Dan Hooker, a stoppage from punches against Bobby Green, and an arm-triangle choke submission over Charles Oliveira. He concluded this run with two consecutive defeats of Alexander Volkanovski, winning first by unanimous decision and then via a head kick and punches knockout.