Islam Makhachev MMA Profile Record, Stats, Biography, UFC Career & Fight History
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ISLAM MAKHACHEV
RUSSIA • WELTERWEIGHT / LIGHTWEIGHT
W-L-D
29-1-0
(T)KO
5-1
SUB
13-0
BIOGRAPHY
COUNTRY
Russia
WT CLASS
Welterweight / Lightweight
HT / WT
5′ 10″, 170 lbs (178 cm / 77 kg)
BIRTHDATE
10/27/1991 (34)
STANCE
Southpaw
REACH
70.5″ (179 cm)
TEAM / RESIDENCE
Eagles MMA • Makhachkala, Dagestan, Russia
CAREER HONOURS & HISTORICAL RECORDS
Islam Makhachev Record
WINS29
KO/TKO
5
SUB
13
DECISION
11
LOSSES1
KO/TKO
1
SUB
0
DECISION
0
DRAWS0
DR
0
NO CONTEST0
NC
0
Percentage Statistics
Calculated from 30 professional bouts (29-1-0).
RESULT
FIGHTER
EVENT
METHOD
DURATION/DATE
WIN
Ian Machado Garry
Ireland
Ireland
UFC 330: Makhachev vs. Machado Garry
Aug / 15 / 2026
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 5 (5:00)
Aug / 15 / 2026
ROUND5
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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UFC Welterweight Championship • Makhachev vs. Machado Garry
Defended UFC Welterweight Title
Fighter MatchupIslam Makhachev vs Ian Machado Garry
Fight Location Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (Etihad Arena)
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (Etihad Arena)Duration5 x 5 min
Weights Matchup170 lbs vs 170 lbs
Ian Machado Garry Record at Bout (Opponent)17-1-0
Islam Makhachev Record at Bout28-1-0
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Islam Makhachev: -275 (Favorite)
vs
Ian Machado Garry: +225 (Underdog)
Officials & Scorecards
Ref: Marc Goddard
Ben Cartlidge: 49-46
Sal D’Amato: 49-46
David Lethaby: 48-47
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Makhachev defended his 170-pound title with suffocating wrestling and positional pressure, shutting down Garry’s range kickboxing with timely level changes and grinding top control across all five rounds to take a clear unanimous decision.
WIN
Jack Della Maddalena
Australia
Australia
UFC 322: Della Maddalena vs. Makhachev
Nov / 15 / 2025
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 5 (5:00)
Nov / 15 / 2025
ROUND5
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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UFC Welterweight Championship • Della Maddalena vs. Makhachev
Captured UFC Welterweight Title • 2-Division Champion
Fighter MatchupIslam Makhachev vs Jack Della Maddalena
Fight Location New York City, New York, United States (Madison Square Garden)
New York City, New York, United States (Madison Square Garden)Duration5 x 5 min
Weights Matchup170 lbs vs 170 lbs
Jack Della Maddalena Record at Bout (Opponent)18-3-0
Islam Makhachev Record at Bout27-1-0
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Islam Makhachev: -220 (Favorite)
vs
Jack Della Maddalena: +180 (Underdog)
Officials & Scorecards
Ref: Herb Dean
Derek Cleary: 49-46
Sal D’Amato: 49-46
Chris Lee: 50-45
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Moving up to the welterweight division at Madison Square Garden, Makhachev dismantled Della Maddalena’s dangerous boxing with persistent chain wrestling and smothering ground control, capturing the 170-pound belt to become the 11th two-division champion in UFC history.
WIN
Renato Moicano
Brazil
Brazil
UFC 311: Makhachev vs. Moicano
Jan / 18 / 2025
Submission (D’Arce Choke)
Rnd 1 (4:05)
Jan / 18 / 2025
ROUND1
TIME4:05
METHODSubmission
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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UFC Lightweight Championship • Makhachev vs. Moicano
Defended UFC Lightweight Championship
Fighter MatchupIslam Makhachev vs Renato Moicano
Fight Location Los Angeles, California, United States (Intuit Dome)
Los Angeles, California, United States (Intuit Dome)Duration5 x 5 min
Weights Matchup155 lbs vs 155 lbs
Renato Moicano Record at Bout (Opponent)20-5-1
Islam Makhachev Record at Bout26-1-0
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Islam Makhachev: -650 (Favorite)
vs
Renato Moicano: +475 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Jason Herzog
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Makhachev defended his lightweight crown in dominant fashion, shooting for a double-leg takedown inside three minutes, establishing top control, and locking in a tight D’Arce choke to force the tap at 4:05 of round one.
WIN
Dustin Poirier
United States
United States
UFC 302: Makhachev vs. Poirier
Jun / 01 / 2024
Submission (D’Arce Choke)
Rnd 5 (2:42)
Jun / 01 / 2024
ROUND5
TIME2:42
METHOD
Submission
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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UFC Lightweight Championship • Makhachev vs. Poirier
Defended UFC Lightweight Championship
Fighter MatchupIslam Makhachev vs Dustin Poirier
Fight Location Newark, New Jersey, United States (Prudential Center)
Newark, New Jersey, United States (Prudential Center)Duration5 x 5 min
Weights Matchup155 lbs vs 155 lbs
Dustin Poirier Record at Bout (Opponent)30-8-0 (1 NC)
Islam Makhachev Record at Bout25-1-0
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Islam Makhachev: -625 (Favorite)
vs
Dustin Poirier: +450 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Keith Peterson
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
In a gritty title war, Poirier defended numerous takedowns and cut Makhachev with boxing counters. In the final round, Makhachev snatched an ankle pick, rolled Poirier to the canvas, and locked up an airtight D’Arce choke to force the tap at 2:42, picking up Fight of the Night and Performance of the Night bonuses ($50k each).
WIN
Alexander Volkanovski
Australia
Australia
UFC 294: Makhachev vs. Volkanovski 2
Oct / 21 / 2023
KO/TKO
Rnd 1 (3:06)
Oct / 21 / 2023
ROUND1
TIME3:06
METHOD
KO/TKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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UFC Lightweight Championship • Makhachev vs. Volkanovski 2
Defended UFC Lightweight Championship
Fighter MatchupIslam Makhachev vs Alexander Volkanovski
Fight Location Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (Etihad Arena)
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (Etihad Arena)Duration5 x 5 min
Weights Matchup155 lbs vs 154½ lbs
Alexander Volkanovski Record at Bout (Opponent)26-2-0
Islam Makhachev Record at Bout24-1-0
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Islam Makhachev: -260 (Favorite)
vs
Alexander Volkanovski: +210 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Marc Goddard
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Rematch on 11 days’ short notice. Makhachev stunned the arena by landing a picture-perfect left high kick to Volkanovski’s head, dropping him to the canvas and finishing with ground strikes at 3:06 of round one to claim a $50k Performance of the Night bonus.
WIN
Alexander Volkanovski
Australia
Australia
UFC 284: Makhachev vs. Volkanovski
Feb / 11 / 2023
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 5 (5:00)
Feb / 11 / 2023
ROUND5
TIME5:00
METHOD
Decision – Unanimous
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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UFC Lightweight Championship • Makhachev vs. Volkanovski
Defended UFC Lightweight Championship
Fighter MatchupIslam Makhachev vs Alexander Volkanovski
Fight Location Perth, Western Australia, Australia (RAC Arena)
Perth, Western Australia, Australia (RAC Arena)Duration5 x 5 min
Weights Matchup155 lbs vs 154½ lbs
Alexander Volkanovski Record at Bout (Opponent)25-1-0
Islam Makhachev Record at Bout23-1-0
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Islam Makhachev: -380 (Favorite)
vs
Alexander Volkanovski: +300 (Underdog)
Officials & Scorecards
Ref: Marc Goddard
Ben Cartlidge: 48-47
Derek Cleary: 48-47
David Lethaby: 49-46
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Pound-for-pound #1 vs. #2 classic. In enemy territory in Perth, Makhachev out-landed Volkanovski with crisp southpaw boxing, took him down four times, and controlled round four with a body triangle to win a unanimous decision in a Fight of the Night battle ($50k).
WIN
Charles Oliveira
Brazil
Brazil
UFC 280: Oliveira vs. Makhachev
Oct / 22 / 2022
Submission (Arm-Triangle Choke)
Rnd 2 (3:16)
Oct / 22 / 2022
ROUND2
TIME3:16
METHOD
Submission
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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Vacant UFC Lightweight Championship • Oliveira vs. Makhachev
Captured Undisputed UFC Lightweight Title
Fighter MatchupIslam Makhachev vs Charles Oliveira
Fight Location Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (Etihad Arena)
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (Etihad Arena)Duration5 x 5 min
Weights Matchup154½ lbs vs 154½ lbs
Charles Oliveira Record at Bout (Opponent)33-8-0 (1 NC)
Islam Makhachev Record at Bout22-1-0
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Islam Makhachev: -190 (Favorite)
vs
Charles Oliveira: +160 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Jason Herzog
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Makhachev captured the undisputed UFC lightweight championship in commanding style, dropping Oliveira with a counter right check hook in round two and seamlessly locking up an arm-triangle choke to force the tap at 3:16, earning a $50k Performance bonus.
WIN
King Green
United States
United States
UFC Fight Night: Makhachev vs. Green
Feb / 26 / 2022
KO/TKO
Rnd 1 (3:23)
Feb / 26 / 2022
ROUND1
TIME3:23
METHODKO/TKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 UFC Fight Night Main Event • Makhachev vs. Green
Main Event Feature
Fighter MatchupIslam Makhachev vs King Green
Fight Location Las Vegas, Nevada, United States (UFC Apex)
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States (UFC Apex)Duration5 x 5 min
Weights Matchup160 lbs vs 158 lbs (Catchweight)
King Green Record at Bout (Opponent)29-12-1
Islam Makhachev Record at Bout21-1-0
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Islam Makhachev: -850 (Favorite)
vs
King Green: +575 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Herb Dean
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Makhachev took Green down within two minutes, advanced straight into full mount, and rained down unanswered ground strikes to secure the first-round TKO stoppage at 3:23.
WIN
Dan Hooker
New Zealand
New Zealand
UFC 267: Blachowicz vs. Teixeira
Oct / 30 / 2021
Submission (Kimura)
Rnd 1 (2:25)
Oct / 30 / 2021
ROUND1
TIME2:25
METHODSubmission
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 UFC 267 Lightweight Showcase • Makhachev vs. Hooker
Main Card Feature
Fighter MatchupIslam Makhachev vs Dan Hooker
Fight Location Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (Etihad Arena)
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (Etihad Arena)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup155½ lbs vs 156 lbs
Dan Hooker Record at Bout (Opponent)21-10-0
Islam Makhachev Record at Bout20-1-0
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Islam Makhachev: -600 (Favorite)
vs
Dan Hooker: +450 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Dan Movahedi
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Makhachev timed a slick single-leg takedown in the opening minute, isolated Hooker’s arm in a kimura from side control, and cranked the submission to force a verbal tap at 2:25 of round one.
WIN
Thiago Moises
Brazil
Brazil
UFC Fight Night: Makhachev vs. Moises
Jul / 17 / 2021
Submission (Rear-Naked Choke)
Rnd 4 (2:38)
Jul / 17 / 2021
ROUND4
TIME2:38
METHODSubmission
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 UFC Fight Night Main Event • Makhachev vs. Moisés
Main Event Feature
Fighter MatchupIslam Makhachev vs Thiago Moisés
Fight Location Las Vegas, Nevada, United States (UFC Apex)
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States (UFC Apex)Duration5 x 5 min
Weights Matchup155½ lbs vs 156 lbs
Thiago Moisés Record at Bout (Opponent)15-4-0
Islam Makhachev Record at Bout19-1-0
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Islam Makhachev: -700 (Favorite)
vs
Thiago Moisés: +500 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Mark Smith
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
In his first UFC main event, Makhachev controlled BJJ black belt Moisés with superior wrestling and body-lock takedowns before transitioning to back mount in round four to sink in a rear-naked choke at 2:38.
WIN
Drew Dober
United States
United States
UFC 259: Blachowicz vs. Adesanya
Mar / 06 / 2021
Submission (Arm-Triangle Choke)
Rnd 3 (1:37)
Mar / 06 / 2021
ROUND3
TIME1:37
METHODSubmission
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 UFC 259 Main Card Feature • Makhachev vs. Dober
Main Card Feature
Fighter MatchupIslam Makhachev vs Drew Dober
Fight Location Las Vegas, Nevada, United States (UFC Apex)
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States (UFC Apex)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup156 lbs vs 156 lbs
Drew Dober Record at Bout (Opponent)23-9-0 (1 NC)
Islam Makhachev Record at Bout18-1-0
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Islam Makhachev: -450 (Favorite)
vs
Drew Dober: +350 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Chris Tognoni
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Makhachev displayed dominant grappling control across three rounds, suffocating Dober’s knockout power from top position before locking in an arm-triangle choke to secure the tap at 1:37 of round three.
WIN
Davi Ramos
Brazil
Brazil
UFC 242: Khabib vs. Poirier
Sep / 07 / 2019
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 3 (5:00)
Sep / 07 / 2019
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 UFC 242 Main Card Feature • Makhachev vs. Ramos
Main Card Feature
Fighter MatchupIslam Makhachev vs Davi Ramos
Fight Location Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (The Arena, Yas Island)
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (The Arena, Yas Island)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup155 lbs vs 156 lbs
Davi Ramos Record at Bout (Opponent)10-2-0
Islam Makhachev Record at Bout17-1-0
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Islam Makhachev: -330 (Favorite)
vs
Davi Ramos: +270 (Underdog)
Officials & Scorecards
Ref: Jason Herzog
Ben Cartlidge: 30-26
David Lethaby: 30-26
Maria Makhmutova: 29-27
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Respecting the world champion grappler’s submission pedigree, Makhachev controlled the stand-up exchanges with sharp southpaw strikes, dropped Ramos with a knee in round three, and unleashed heavy ground strikes to take a dominant unanimous decision.
WIN
Arman Tsarukyan
Armenia
Armenia
UFC Fight Night: Overeem vs. Oleinik
Apr / 20 / 2019
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 3 (5:00)
Apr / 20 / 2019
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHOD
Decision – Unanimous
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 UFC Saint Petersburg Co-Main Event • Makhachev vs. Tsarukyan
Co-Main Event
Fighter MatchupIslam Makhachev vs Arman Tsarukyan
Fight Location Saint Petersburg, Russia (Yubileyny Sports Palace)
Saint Petersburg, Russia (Yubileyny Sports Palace)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup155 lbs vs 155 lbs
Arman Tsarukyan Record at Bout (Opponent)13-1-0
Islam Makhachev Record at Bout16-1-0
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Islam Makhachev: -300 (Favorite)
vs
Arman Tsarukyan: +250 (Underdog)
Officials & Scorecards
Ref: Marc Goddard
Paul Sutherland: 30-27
David Lethaby: 30-27
Vito Paolillo: 29-28
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
High-speed wrestling masterclass. Makhachev edged out promotional newcomer Tsarukyan in a contest filled with scintillating scrambles, judo trips, and positional reversals to claim a unanimous decision and Fight of the Night ($50k).
WIN
Kajan Johnson
Canada
Canada
UFC Fight Night: Alvarez vs. Poirier 2
Jul / 28 / 2018
Submission (Armbar)
Rnd 1 (4:43)
Jul / 28 / 2018
ROUND1
TIME4:43
METHODSubmission
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 UFC Calgary Featured Bout • Makhachev vs. Johnson
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupIslam Makhachev vs Kajan Johnson
Fight Location Calgary, Alberta, Canada (Scotiabank Saddledome)
Calgary, Alberta, Canada (Scotiabank Saddledome)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup156 lbs vs 155 lbs
Kajan Johnson Record at Bout (Opponent)23-12-1
Islam Makhachev Record at Bout15-1-0
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Islam Makhachev: -750 (Favorite)
vs
Kajan Johnson: +525 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Jerin Valel
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Makhachev secured a body lock takedown late in round one, mounted Johnson, and transitioned into an armbar with 17 seconds left to force the tap at 4:43.
WIN
Gleison Tibau
Brazil
Brazil
UFC 220: Miocic vs. Ngannou
Jan / 20 / 2018
KO/TKO
Rnd 1 (0:57)
Jan / 20 / 2018
ROUND1
TIME0:57
METHODKO/TKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 UFC 220 Preliminary Feature • Makhachev vs. Tibau
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupIslam Makhachev vs Gleison Tibau
Fight Location Boston, Massachusetts, United States (TD Garden)
Boston, Massachusetts, United States (TD Garden)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup156 lbs vs 155 lbs
Gleison Tibau Record at Bout (Opponent)33-12-0
Islam Makhachev Record at Bout14-1-0
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Islam Makhachev: -270 (Favorite)
vs
Gleison Tibau: +230 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Dan Miragliotta
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Makhachev detonated a crisp counter overhand left that caught veteran Tibau flush behind the ear, dropping him to the canvas for a clean knockout in only 57 seconds.
WIN
Nik Lentz
United States
United States
UFC 208: Holm vs. de Randamie
Feb / 11 / 2017
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 3 (5:00)
Feb / 11 / 2017
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 UFC 208 Preliminary Feature • Makhachev vs. Lentz
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupIslam Makhachev vs Nik Lentz
Fight Location Brooklyn, New York, United States (Barclays Center)
Brooklyn, New York, United States (Barclays Center)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup155.8 lbs vs 155.8 lbs
Nik Lentz Record at Bout (Opponent)27-7-2 (1 NC)
Islam Makhachev Record at Bout13-1-0
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Islam Makhachev: -280 (Favorite)
vs
Nik Lentz: +240 (Underdog)
Officials & Scorecards
Ref: Todd Anderson
Eric Colón: 30-25
Glenn Trowbridge: 30-25
Derek Cleary: 30-27
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Makhachev delivered a grappling masterclass against division veteran Lentz, landing five takedowns, amassing over 11 minutes of control time, and unleashing heavy ground strikes to capture a lopsided unanimous decision (30-25, 30-25, 30-27).
WIN
Chris Wade
United States
United States
UFC Fight Night: Poirier vs. Johnson
Sep / 17 / 2016
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 3 (5:00)
Sep / 17 / 2016
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 UFC Fight Night Hidalgo • Makhachev vs. Wade
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupIslam Makhachev vs Chris Wade
Fight Location Hidalgo, Texas, United States (State Farm Arena)
Hidalgo, Texas, United States (State Farm Arena)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup155½ lbs vs 156 lbs
Chris Wade Record at Bout (Opponent)11-2-0
Islam Makhachev Record at Bout12-1-0
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Islam Makhachev: -140 (Favorite)
vs
Chris Wade: +120 (Underdog)
Officials & Scorecards
Ref: Herb Dean
Rubén Carrion: 29-28
Don Turnage: 29-28
Marcos Rosales: 29-28
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Bouncing back from his first career loss, Makhachev out-wrestled New York state champion Wade, surviving an early guillotine choke attempt in round one to dominate rounds two and three with body locks and ground control for a unanimous decision.
LOSS
Adriano Martins
Brazil
Brazil
UFC 192: Cormier vs. Gustafsson
Oct / 03 / 2015
KO/TKO
Rnd 1 (1:46)
Oct / 03 / 2015
ROUND1
TIME1:46
METHODKO/TKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 UFC 192 Preliminary Feature • Makhachev vs. Martins
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupIslam Makhachev vs Adriano Martins
Fight Location Houston, Texas, United States (Toyota Center)
Houston, Texas, United States (Toyota Center)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup156 lbs vs 156 lbs
Adriano Martins Record at Bout (Opponent)27-7-0
Islam Makhachev Record at Bout12-0-0
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Islam Makhachev: -135 (Favorite)
vs
Adriano Martins: +115 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Frank Trigg
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Makhachev overcommitted on an aggressive straight left hand, allowing former Jungle Fight champion Martins to time a devastating right counter hook that caught Makhachev flush on the chin and stopped the bout at 1:46 of round one.
WIN
Leo Kuntz
United States
United States
UFC 187: Johnson vs. Cormier
May / 23 / 2015
Submission (Rear-Naked Choke)
Rnd 2 (2:38)
May / 23 / 2015
ROUND2
TIME2:38
METHODSubmission
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 UFC Octagon Debut • Makhachev vs. Kuntz
UFC Debut
Fighter MatchupIslam Makhachev vs Leo Kuntz
Fight Location Las Vegas, Nevada, United States (MGM Grand Garden Arena)
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States (MGM Grand Garden Arena)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup155½ lbs vs 155½ lbs
Leo Kuntz Record at Bout (Opponent)17-1-1
Islam Makhachev Record at Bout11-0-0
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Islam Makhachev: -450 (Favorite)
vs
Leo Kuntz: +360 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Chris Tognoni
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Making his UFC promotional debut, Makhachev controlled the striking early before executing a body-lock takedown in round two, transitioning to Kuntz’s back, and locking in a rear-naked choke to secure the submission at 2:38.
WIN
Ivica Truscek
Croatia
Croatia
M-1 Challenge 51: Fightspirit
Sep / 07 / 2014
Submission (Inverted Triangle Choke)
Rnd 3 (4:45)
Sep / 07 / 2014
ROUND3
TIME4:45
METHODSubmission
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 M-1 Challenge 51 Catchweight Superfight • Makhachev vs. Trušček
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupIslam Makhachev vs Ivica Trušček
Fight Location Saint Petersburg, Russia (Ice Palace)
Saint Petersburg, Russia (Ice Palace)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup165 lbs vs 165 lbs (Catchweight)
Ivica Trušček Record at Bout (Opponent)25-20-0
Islam Makhachev Record at Bout10-0-0
Officials
Ref: Roman Korovatskiy
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Makhachev completely dominated Croatian veteran Trušček with relentless Sambo throws and top pressure, eventually locking up a slick inverted triangle choke from top position to force the submission with only 15 seconds remaining in round three.
WIN
Yuri Ivlev
Russia
Russia
M-1 Challenge 49: Battle in the Mountains
Jun / 07 / 2014
Submission (Armbar)
Rnd 1 (3:10)
Jun / 07 / 2014
ROUND1
TIME3:10
METHODSubmission
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 M-1 Challenge 49 Feature • Makhachev vs. Ivlev
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupIslam Makhachev vs Yuri Ivlev
Fight Location Dzheyrakh, Ingushetia, Russia
Dzheyrakh, Ingushetia, RussiaDuration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup155 lbs vs 155 lbs
Yuri Ivlev Record at Bout (Opponent)20-7-0
Islam Makhachev Record at Bout9-0-0
Officials
Ref: Roman Korovatskiy
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Fighting in an open-air mountain setting in Ingushetia, Makhachev took M-1 veteran Ivlev to the canvas, mounted him smoothly, and transitioned into an armbar to secure a first-round tap at 3:10.
WIN
Rander Junio
Brazil
Brazil
M-1 Global: M-1 Challenge 41
Aug / 21 / 2013
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 3 (5:00)
Aug / 21 / 2013
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 M-1 Challenge 41 Feature • Makhachev vs. Junio
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupIslam Makhachev vs Rander Junio
Fight Location Saint Petersburg, Russia (Ice Palace)
Saint Petersburg, Russia (Ice Palace)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup155 lbs vs 155 lbs
Rander Junio Record at Bout (Opponent)6-1-0
Islam Makhachev Record at Bout8-0-0
Officials
Ref: Roman Korovatskiy
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Makhachev out-grappled Brazilian prospect Junio across all three rounds, controlling top position and stifling submission attempts to earn a clean unanimous decision.
WIN
Mansour Barnaoui
France
France
M-1 Challenge 38: Spring Battle
Apr / 09 / 2013
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 3 (5:00)
Apr / 09 / 2013
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 M-1 Challenge 38 Feature • Makhachev vs. Barnaoui
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupIslam Makhachev vs Mansour Barnaoui
Fight Location Saint Petersburg, Russia (Ice Palace)
Saint Petersburg, Russia (Ice Palace)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup155 lbs vs 155 lbs
Mansour Barnaoui Record at Bout (Opponent)8-1-0
Islam Makhachev Record at Bout7-0-0
Officials
Ref: Roman Korovatskiy
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
In a high-level contest between two future world champions, Makhachev utilized his Combat Sambo wrestling base and upper-body throws to control Barnaoui on the mat, neutralizing the French submission specialist to earn a unanimous decision.
WIN
Anatoly Kormilkin
Russia
Russia
Lion’s Fights 2: Battle of Two Capitals
Sep / 02 / 2012
Submission (Armbar)
Rnd 1 (3:17)
Sep / 02 / 2012
ROUND1
TIME3:17
METHODSubmission
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🥊 Lion’s Fights 2 Feature • Makhachev vs. Kormilkin
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupIslam Makhachev vs Anatoly Kormilkin
Fight Location Saint Petersburg, Russia (Yubileyny Sports Palace)
Saint Petersburg, Russia (Yubileyny Sports Palace)Duration2 x 5 min
Weights Matchup155 lbs vs 155 lbs
Anatoly Kormilkin Record at Bout (Opponent)1-0-0
Islam Makhachev Record at Bout6-0-0
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Makhachev took Kormilkin down early in the opening frame, bypassed his guard, and locked in an armbar to secure a first-round submission at 3:17.
WIN
Migel Grigoryan
Russia
Russia
SFC: Siberian Fighting Championship 1
Dec / 15 / 2011
Submission (Triangle Choke)
Rnd 1 (4:25)
Dec / 15 / 2011
ROUND1
TIME4:25
METHODSubmission
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🥊 Siberian Fighting Championship 1 • Makhachev vs. Grigoryan
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupIslam Makhachev vs Migel Grigoryan
Fight Location Tomsk, Russia (Sports Palace Tomsk)
Tomsk, Russia (Sports Palace Tomsk)Duration2 x 5 min
Weights Matchup155 lbs vs 155 lbs
Migel Grigoryan Record at Bout (Opponent)0-0-0
Islam Makhachev Record at Bout5-0-0
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Makhachev took Grigoryan down with ease, controlled the pace on the canvas, and locked in a triangle choke to force the tap at 4:25 of round one.
WIN
Vladimir Egoyan
Russia
Russia
ProFC: Union Nation Cup Final
Jul / 02 / 2011
Decision – Split
Rnd 2 (5:00)
Jul / 02 / 2011
ROUND2
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Split
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🥊 ProFC Union Nation Cup Final • Makhachev vs. Egoyan
Tournament Final
Fighter MatchupIslam Makhachev vs Vladimir Egoyan
Fight Location Rostov-on-Don, Russia (Express Complex)
Rostov-on-Don, Russia (Express Complex)Duration2 x 5 min
Weights Matchup155 lbs vs 155 lbs
Vladimir Egoyan Record at Bout (Opponent)4-1-0
Islam Makhachev Record at Bout4-0-0
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
In a tough, grinding tournament contest, Makhachev utilized his wrestling advantage to edge Egoyan on the judges’ scorecards over two hard-fought rounds.
WIN
Magomed Ibragimov
Russia
Russia
TFC 5: Tsumada Fighting Championship
Jul / 01 / 2011
Submission (Triangle Choke)
Rnd 2 (3:15)
Jul / 01 / 2011
ROUND2
TIME3:15
METHODSubmission
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🥊 TFC 5 • Makhachev vs. Ibragimov
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupIslam Makhachev vs Magomed Ibragimov
Fight Location Agvali, Dagestan, Russia
Agvali, Dagestan, RussiaDuration2 x 5 min
Weights Matchup155 lbs vs 155 lbs
Magomed Ibragimov Record at Bout (Opponent)0-1-0
Islam Makhachev Record at Bout3-0-0
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Fighting in Dagestan, Makhachev dominated the grappling exchanges before locking in a triangle choke in round two to force the submission at 3:15.
WIN
Martiros Grigoryan
Russia
Russia
ProFC: Union Nation Cup 15
May / 06 / 2011
TKO
Rnd 1 (2:52)
May / 06 / 2011
ROUND1
TIME2:52
METHODTKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 ProFC Union Nation Cup 15 • Makhachev vs. Grigoryan
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupIslam Makhachev vs Martiros Grigoryan
Fight Location Simferopol, Crimea, Ukraine
Simferopol, Crimea, UkraineDuration2 x 5 min
Weights Matchup155 lbs vs 155 lbs
Martiros Grigoryan Record at Bout (Opponent)0-0-0
Islam Makhachev Record at Bout2-0-0
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Makhachev overwhelmed Grigoryan with aggressive punches on the feet before securing a referee stoppage at 2:52 of the opening round.
WIN
Tengiz Khuchua
Georgia
Georgia
M-1 Selection Ukraine 2010: The Finals
Feb / 12 / 2011
KO
Rnd 1 (0:30)
Feb / 12 / 2011
ROUND1
TIME0:30
METHODKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 M-1 Selection Ukraine Finals • Makhachev vs. Khuchua
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupIslam Makhachev vs Tengiz Khuchua
Fight Location Kyiv, Ukraine (ACCO International)
Kyiv, Ukraine (ACCO International)Duration2 x 5 min
Weights Matchup155 lbs vs 155 lbs
Tengiz Khuchua Record at Bout (Opponent)2-0-0
Islam Makhachev Record at Bout1-0-0
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Makhachev needed only 30 seconds to score the fastest knockout of his career, connecting with a devastating punch that sent Khuchua to the canvas.
WIN
Magomed Bekbolatov
Russia
Russia
TFC 4: Tsumada Fighting Championship
Aug / 01 / 2010
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 2 (5:00)
Aug / 01 / 2010
ROUND2
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 Professional MMA Debut • Makhachev vs. Bekbolatov
Pro Debut
Fighter MatchupIslam Makhachev vs Magomed Bekbolatov
Fight Location Tsumadinsky, Dagestan, Russia
Tsumadinsky, Dagestan, RussiaDuration2 x 5 min
Weights Matchup155 lbs vs 155 lbs
Magomed Bekbolatov Record at Bout (Opponent)0-0-0 (Debut)
Islam Makhachev Record at Bout0-0-0 (Debut)
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
In his professional MMA debut at 18 years old in Dagestan, Makhachev showcased his elite Combat Sambo base, dominating Bekbolatov on the canvas over two rounds to claim a unanimous decision victory.
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