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Height

5' 10"

Reach

70.0"

Stance

Southpaw

Age

"The Eagle"

ISLAM MAKHACHEV

ChampionRussian· American Kickboxing Academy

Height

5' 10"

Reach

70.0"

Stance

Southpaw

Age

Islam Makhachev is a Russian professional mixed martial artist born on October 27, 1991, in Makhachkala, Dagestan. He currently competes in the welterweight division of the UFC and is the reigning champion after a successful title reign in the lightweight division. Makhachev trains out of the American Kickboxing Academy and is known for his combat sambo background, which contributes to his grappling strength. Notable victories include wins over Charles Oliveira and Alexander Volkanovski.

Record entering UFC Fight Night: Bautista vs. Oliveira

Wins

Losses

Draws

23-1-0

Overall

Previous fights

08vs. Jack Della Maddalena

Win28-1-0 (0 NC)·Decision (unanimous)

UFC 322·New York City, United States

Nov 15, 2025·Round 5·5:00

07vs. Renato Moicano

Win27-1-0 (0 NC)·Submission (brabo choke)

UFC 311·Inglewood, California, United States

Jan 18, 2025·Round 1·4:05

06vs. Dustin Poirier

Win26-1-0 (0 NC)·Submission (brabo choke)

UFC 302·Newark, New Jersey, United States

Jun 1, 2024·Round 5·2:42

05vs. Alexander Volkanovski

Win25-1-0 (0 NC)·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 (0 NC)·Decision (unanimous)

UFC 284·Perth, Australia

Feb 12, 2023·Round 5·5:00

03vs. Charles Oliveira

Win23-1-0 (0 NC)·Submission (arm-triangle choke)

UFC 280·Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Oct 22, 2022·Round 2·3:16

02vs. Bobby Green

Win22-1-0 (0 NC)·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 (0 NC)·Submission (kimura)

UFC 267·Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Oct 30, 2021·Round 1·2:25

ISLAM MAKHACHEV

Record entering UFC Fight Night: Bautista vs. Oliveira

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