IM
Height
5' 10"
Reach
70"
Stance
—
Age
34
ISLAM MAKHACHEV
Rank #1Russian· American Kickboxing Academy, Fight Spirit Team, Gadzhi Makhachev freestyle wrestling club, Old School Fighters, KHK MMA Team, Eagles MMA
IM
Height
5' 10"
Reach
70"
Stance
—
Age
34
Islam Makhachev is a Russian mixed martial artist born on October 27, 1991, in Makhachkala, Dagestan. He began his career in mixed martial arts in 2010 and is known for his combat sambo background. Makhachev previously held the UFC Lightweight Championship and is currently the UFC Welterweight Champion. He has notable victories, including wins over Charles Oliveira and Alexander Volkanovski, showcasing his technical grappling and striking skills.
Record entering UFC 330: Makhachev vs. Machado Garry
24
Wins
1
Losses
0
Draws
24-1-0
Overall
Previous fights
08vs. Jack Della Maddalena
Win28-1-0·Decision (unanimous)
UFC 322·New York City, United States
Nov 15, 2025·Round 5·5:00
07vs. Renato Moicano
Win27-1-0·Submission (brabo choke)
UFC 311·Inglewood, California, United States
Jan 18, 2025·Round 1·4:05
06vs. Dustin Poirier
Win26-1-0·Submission (brabo choke)
UFC 302·Newark, New Jersey, United States
Jun 1, 2024·Round 5·2:42
05vs. Alexander Volkanovski
Win25-1-0·KO (head kick and punches)
UFC 294·Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Oct 21, 2023·Round 1·3:06
04vs. Alexander Volkanovski
Win24-1-0·Decision (unanimous)
UFC 284·Perth, Australia
Feb 12, 2023·Round 5·5:00
03vs. Charles Oliveira
Win23-1-0·Submission (arm-triangle choke)
UFC 280·Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Oct 22, 2022·Round 2·3:16
02vs. Bobby Green
Win22-1-0·TKO (punches)
UFC Fight Night: Makhachev vs. Green·Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Feb 26, 2022·Round 1·3:23
01vs. Dan Hooker
Win21-1-0·Submission (kimura)
UFC 267·Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Oct 30, 2021·Round 1·2:25
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