Islam Makhachev
Last fight: Win vs Ian Machado Garry · Unanimous Decision · Aug 15, 2026
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CAREER SUMMARY
Islam Makhachev holds a professional MMA record of 29-1-0. Makhachev has won 29 fights: 5 by KO/TKO, 13 by submission, 11 by decision. Of 1 career loss, 1 came by KO/TKO and 0 by submission. In the UFC, Makhachev lands 2.27 significant strikes per minute with 58% accuracy and averages 3.22 takedowns per 15 minutes. Most recent fight: August 15, 2026. Tracked organizations: UFC.
Profile
- Height
- 5'10"178 cm
- Weight
- 170 lbs77 kg
- Reach
- 70"178 cm
- Stance
- Southpaw
- DOB
- Oct 27, 1991
- Age
- 35
- Nationality
- Russia
- Birthplace
- Makhachkala, Dagestan, Russia
Latest on Islam Makhachev
More on the blogCareer history
- WINUFC 330: Makhachev vs Machado Garry· Aug 15, 2026· Welterweight· 29-1 vs 17-2UDR5 · 5:00
- WINVeChain UFC 322: Della Maddalena vs Makhachev· Nov 15, 2025· Welterweight· 28-1 vs 18-3UDR5 · 5:00
- WINUFC 311: Makhachev vs Moicano· Jan 18, 2025· Lightweight· 27-1 vs 20-6-1SUBR1 · 4:05
- WINUFC 302: Makhachev vs Poirier· Jun 1, 2024· Lightweight· 26-1 vs 30-9FOTN + POTNSUBR5 · 2:42
- WINUFC 294: Makhachev vs Volkanovski 2· Oct 21, 2023· Lightweight· 25-1 vs 26-3POTNTKOR1 · 3:06
- WINUFC 284: Makhachev vs Volkanovski· Feb 12, 2023· Lightweight· 24-1 vs 25-2FOTNUDR5 · 5:00
- WINUFC 280: Oliveira vs Makhachev· Oct 22, 2022· Lightweight· 23-1 vs 33-9POTNSUBR2 · 3:16
- WINvs King GreenUFC Fight Night: Makhachev vs Green· Feb 26, 2022· Catchweight· 22-1 vs 29-13-1TKOR1 · 3:23
- WINvs Dan HookerUFC 267: Blachowicz vs Teixeira· Oct 30, 2021· Lightweight· 21-1 vs 21-11SUBR1 · 2:25
- WINUFC Fight Night: Makhachev vs Moises· Jul 17, 2021· Lightweight· 20-1 vs 15-5SUBR4 · 2:38
- WINvs Drew DoberUFC 259: Blachowicz vs Adesanya· Mar 6, 2021· Lightweight· 19-1 vs 23-10SUBR3 · 1:37
- WINvs Davi RamosUFC 242: Khabib vs Poirier· Sep 7, 2019· Lightweight· 18-1 vs 10-3UDR3 · 5:00
- WINUFC Fight Night: Overeem vs Oleinik· Apr 20, 2019· Lightweight· 17-1 vs 13-2FOTNUDR3 · 5:00
- WINUFC Fight Night: Alvarez vs Poirier 2· Jul 28, 2018· Lightweight· 16-1 vs 23-13-1SUBR1 · 4:43
- WINUFC 220: Miocic vs Ngannou· Jan 20, 2018· Lightweight· 15-1 vs 32-13TKOR1 · 0:57
- WINvs Nik LentzUFC 208: Holm vs de Randamie· Feb 11, 2017· Lightweight· 14-1 vs 27-8-2UDR3 · 5:00
- WINvs Chris WadeUFC Fight Night: Poirier vs Johnson· Sep 17, 2016· Lightweight· 13-1 vs 11-3UDR3 · 5:00
- LOSSUFC 192: Cormier vs Gustafsson· Oct 3, 2015· Lightweight· 12-1 vs 28-7TKOR1 · 1:46
- WINvs Leo KuntzUFC 187: Johnson vs Cormier· May 23, 2015· Lightweight· 12-0 vs 17-2-1SUBR2 · 2:38
- WINM-1 Challenge 51· Sep 7, 2014· Catchweight· 11-0 vs 25-22SUBR3 · 4:45
- WINvs Yuri IvlevM-1 Challenge 49· Jun 7, 2014· Lightweight· 10-0 vs 25-9SUBR1 · 3:11
- WINvs Rander JunioM-1 Challenge 41· Aug 21, 2013· Lightweight· 9-0 vs 6-1UD
- WINM-1 Challenge 38· Apr 9, 2013· Lightweight· 8-0 vs 8-2UD
- WINvs Anatoly KormilkinLion's Fights 2· Sep 2, 2012· Lightweight· 7-0 vs 0-2SUBR1 · 3:17
- WINvs Miguel GrigoryanSiberian Fighting Championship 1· Dec 15, 2011· Lightweight· 6-0 vs 7-1SUBR1 · 4:25
- WINvs Vladimir EgoyanProFC 29: Union Nation Cup (Stage 16)· Jul 2, 2011· Lightweight· 5-0 vs 3-1SD
- WINvs Magomed IbragimovTsumada FC 5· Jul 1, 2011· Lightweight· 4-0 vs 1-2SUBR2 · 3:15
- WINvs Martiros GrigoryanProFC 28: Union Nation Cup (Stage 15)· May 6, 2011· Lightweight· 3-0 vs 0-3TKOR1 · 2:52
- WINvs Tengiz KhuchuaM-1· Feb 12, 2011· Lightweight· 2-0 vs 1-1TKOR1 · 0:30
- WINvs Magomed BekbolatovTsumada FC 4· Aug 1, 2010· Lightweight· 1-0 vs 0-1UD
Title bout· ×N = title win number N in that promotion
- WINNazran Combat Sambo Cup 2013· May 15, 2013· Featherweight· 1-0DEC
Background
Credentials, amateur pedigree and camp
- 2026Honored Master of Sport · Sambo
- 2016Champion · Combat Sambo Worlds · -74 kg
- 2016Champion · Russian Nationals · -74 kg
- 2016International Master of Sport · Combat Sambo
- 2014Champion · Russian Nationals · -74 kg
- Champion · Dagestan Republic
- Black belt · Judo
- AGE 7Started in Taekwondo
- Started in Sanda
- Started in Freestyle Wrestling
Camp
- American Kickboxing Academy · San Jose, United States
- Eagles MMA · Dagestan, Russia
- Fight Spirit Team · Dagestan, Russia
Coaches
- Javier Mendez · Head coach
- Khabib Nurmagomedov · Head coach
- Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov · Head coach
- Seyfula Magomedov · Head coach
Training partners
- Khabib Nurmagomedov
- Abubakar Nurmagomedov
Fight DNA
Pressure WrestlerUFCalendar's style model · Welterweight roster (21 fighters)
Attributes are rated 0-100 by UFCalendar's style model.
By the numbers
Where they rank
All-time boards where Islam Makhachev sits in the top 25.
- #1 Longest fights, Welterweight25:00
- #1 Most title fight wins, Lightweight5
- #1 Longest win streak, Lightweight14
- #2 Most control time in a fight, Welterweight19:10
- #2 Longest win streak, all divisions17
- #3 Most submissions, Lightweight8
- #4 Best significant strike accuracy, Lightweight59.5%
- #5 Most finishes, Lightweight10
- #1 Longest fights, all divisions25:00
- #2 Best takedown accuracy, Lightweight53.7%
- #6 Fastest knockouts, Catchweight3:23
- #7 Most wins, Lightweight15
- #9 Most submissions, all divisions8
- #11 Highest share of control time, Lightweight47.3%
- #11 Fastest finishes, Catchweight3:23
- #12 Most takedowns landed, Lightweight36
Bonus résumé
Islam Makhachev has won 6 UFC post-fight bonuses. Estimated bonus earnings: $300,000.
- ★ FOTN + POTNvs Dustin Poirier · UFC 302: Makhachev vs PoirierJun 1, 2024
- ★ POTNvs Alexander Volkanovski · UFC 294: Makhachev vs Volkanovski 2Oct 21, 2023
- ★ FOTNvs Alexander Volkanovski · UFC 284: Makhachev vs VolkanovskiFeb 12, 2023
- ★ POTNvs Charles Oliveira · UFC 280: Oliveira vs MakhachevOct 22, 2022
- ★ FOTNvs Arman Tsarukyan · UFC Fight Night: Overeem vs OleinikApr 20, 2019
Estimates use each era's real amount: $50,000 from 2012, $100,000 from UFC 324, plus $25,000 finish incentives.
All-time bonus leaders →Related fighters
Salary & career earnings
Disclosed purses, reported paydays and what we estimate Islam Makhachev earns per fight.
Official UFC Ranking
Islam Makhachev's standing in the official UFC rankings, tracked since 2013.
- Current
- Champion Welterweight#1 Men's Pound-for-Pound
- Meta rank
- Champion Welterweight
- Peak
- Champion Lightweight
- First ranked
- Aug 29, 2018
- Times ranked
- 318
Men's Pound-for-Pound
Lightweight
Welterweight
UFCalendar Power Index rating
- Current
- 1988▲13
- Peak
- 1988Aug 15, 2026
- Rated fights
- 30
Frequently asked questions
When does Islam Makhachev fight next?
Islam Makhachev has no confirmed upcoming fight.
What is Islam Makhachev's record?
Islam Makhachev's professional MMA record is 29-1-0.
Who is Islam Makhachev fighting next?
Islam Makhachev's next opponent has not been announced.
Who did Islam Makhachev fight last?
Islam Makhachev most recently fought Ian Machado Garry at UFC 330: Makhachev vs Machado Garry on Saturday, August 15, 2026, WIN (Unanimous Decision).
What weight class does Islam Makhachev fight in?
Islam Makhachev fights at Welterweight.
Is Islam Makhachev ranked in the UFC?
Islam Makhachev is the current UFC Welterweight champion.
How many knockouts does Islam Makhachev have?
Islam Makhachev has 5 wins by KO/TKO and 13 wins by submission.
How many UFC bonuses has Islam Makhachev won?
Islam Makhachev has won 6 UFC post-fight bonuses: 3× Fight of the Night, 3× Performance of the Night.
How tall is Islam Makhachev?
Islam Makhachev is 5'10" (178 cm) tall.
How much does Islam Makhachev weigh?
Islam Makhachev weighs 170 lbs (77 kg).
What is Islam Makhachev's reach?
Islam Makhachev has a reach of 70" (178 cm).
How old is Islam Makhachev?
Islam Makhachev is 35 years old (born Oct 27, 1991).
Where is Islam Makhachev from?
Islam Makhachev is from Russia.
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