Islam Makhachev

Russian mixed martial artist (born 1991)

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Islam Ramazanovich Makhachev is a Russian professional mixed martial artist and former Sambo competitor. He currently competes in the Lightweight division in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), where he is the current UFC Lightweight Champion. A professional competitor since 2010, Makhachev was the combat sambo world champion at 74 kilograms in 2016. As of 7 March 2023, he is #3 in the UFC men's pound-for-pound rankings.

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Makhachev knocks out Volkanovski to retain title Islam Makhachev knocks out Alexander Volkanovski in the first round of their rematch to retain his lightweight title at UFC 294 in Abu Dhabi. BBC Sport - Published on October 21, 2023
Volkanovski loses 25.5lb in 11 days for title bout Alexander Volkanovski says he lost nearly two stone (25.5lb) in 11 days to make weight for his rematch against Islam Makhachev at UFC 294 on Saturday. BBC Sport - Published on October 20, 2023
'If roles were reversed, this fight isn't happening' Alexander Volkanovski is stepping up on 12 days' notice to fight Islam Makhachev for the lightweight title at UFC 294 in Abu Dhabi on Saturday. BBC Sport - Published on October 19, 2023

Oliveira out of UFC 294 rematch with Makhachev Charles Oliveira pulls out of the rematch with defending lightweight champion Islam Makhachev at UFC 294 in Abu Dhabi through injury. BBC Sport - Published on October 11, 2023
Makhachev-Oliveira rematch set for Abu Dhabi Islam Makhachev will defend his lightweight title in a rematch against Charles Oliveira at UFC 294 in Abu Dhabi in October. BBC Sport - Published on July 20, 2023
Justin Gaethje Wants Poirier Next, Believes He Can KO Islam Makhachev Justin Gaethje's gearing up for a title run, and the UFC star tells us he has the power to dethrone champ Islam Makhachev ... but he knows he has to earn the fight, and he's ready to run through Dustin.. TMZ.com - Published on March 30, 2023

Makhachev retains UFC lightweight title Islam Makhachev outpoints Alexander Volkanovski to retain his lightweight title at UFC 284 in Perth, Australia. BBC Sport - Published on February 12, 2023
Dismiss me for my size at your peril - Volkanovski Alexander Volkanovski is embracing being the underdog as he looks to become a double champion against Islam Makhachev at UFC 284 on Saturday. BBC Sport - Published on February 11, 2023
'We speak every day' - Makhachev on Nurmagomedov Islam Makhachev will defend his lightweight title against Alexander Volkanovski without Khabib Nurmagomedov in his corner at UFC 284 on Saturday. BBC Sport - Published on February 9, 2023
Khabib Nurmagomedov Says Islam Makhachev Could Be Better Fighter Than Him Khabib Nurmagomedov -- arguably the greatest MMA fighter of all time -- tells TMZ Sports his friend and protégé, Islam Makhachev, could ultimately be a better fighter! "Definitely, it's possible. You.. TMZ.com - Published on May 19, 2022

Khabib Nurmagomedov: Ex-champion says Islam Makhachev deserves UFC title shot over Justin Gaethje Khabib Nurmagomedov tells Justin Gaethje to "shut up" and accept emerging contender Islam Makhachev deserves the next UFC lightweight title shot. BBC Sport - Published on November 13, 2021
UFC Fight Night: Islam Makhachev beats Thiago Moises in main event Russia's Islam Makhachev impresses on his first main UFC event appearance as he easily beats Brazil's Thiago Moises at UFC Fight Night in Nevada. BBC Sport - Published on July 18, 2021