Islam Ramazanovich Makhachev is a Russian professional mixed martial artist and former Sambo competitor.
34 Facts About Islam Makhachev
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Islam Makhachev currently competes in the Lightweight division in the Ultimate Fighting Championship, where he is the current UFC Lightweight Champion.
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An ethnic Lak, Islam Makhachev was born in Makhachkala and grew up in the remote village of Burshi, where he trained and competed in combat sambo.
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Islam Makhachev made his M-1 Global debut against Tengiz Khuchua on 12 February 2011 and won the fight via KO in the first round.
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Islam Makhachev dominated the fight, he softened up Ivlev with punches before finishing the fight by submission via armbar.
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On 7 September 2014, in his final bout for M-1 Global before signing with the UFC, Islam Makhachev defeated Ivica Truscek via submission in the third round.
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On 2 October 2014, Islam Makhachev signed a four-fight contract with the UFC.
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Islam Makhachev submitted Leo Kuntz in the second round on 23 May 2015, at UFC 187.
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Islam Makhachev faced Adriano Martins on 3 October 2015 at UFC 192.
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Islam Makhachev lost via knockout in the first round, marking his first professional loss.
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Islam Makhachev was expected to face Drew Dober on 16 April 2016, at UFC on Fox 19.
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Islam Makhachev faced Nik Lentz on 11 February 2017, at UFC 208.
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Islam Makhachev won the fight by unanimous decision.
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Islam Makhachev was expected to face Michel Prazeres on 2 September 2017 at UFC Fight Night 115.
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Islam Makhachev fought Gleison Tibau on 20 January 2018 at UFC 220.
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Islam Makhachev faced Kajan Johnson on 28 July 2018 at UFC on Fox 30.
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Islam Makhachev took Johnson down in the first round, where he worked to mount and secured the armbar, forcing Johnson to tap; giving Islam Makhachev a submission victory.
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Islam Makhachev was expected to face Francisco Trinaldo on 26 January 2019 at UFC 233.
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However, it was reported on 11 November 2018 Islam Makhachev was pulled out from the event due to undisclosed reason and he was replaced by Alexander Hernandez.
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Islam Makhachev faced Arman Tsarukyan on 20 April 2019 at UFC on ESPN+ 7.
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Islam Makhachev faced Davi Ramos on 7 September 2019 at UFC 242.
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Islam Makhachev was scheduled to face Alexander Hernandez on 18 April 2020 at UFC 249.
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Islam Makhachev was expected to face Rafael dos Anjos on 24 October 2020 at UFC 254.
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Islam Makhachev faced Drew Dober on 6 March 2021 at UFC 259.
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Islam Makhachev won the fight by an arm-triangle choke submission in the third round.
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Islam Makhachev faced Thiago Moises on 17 July 2021 at UFC on ESPN 26.
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Islam Makhachev won the fight by a rear-naked choke submission in the fourth round.
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Islam Makhachev won the fight by a kimura submission in the first round.
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Islam Makhachev was scheduled to face Beneil Dariush on 26 February 2022 at UFC Fight Night 202.
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Islam Makhachev won the bout via ground and pound TKO in the first round.
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Islam Makhachev faced Charles Oliveira for the vacant UFC Lightweight Championship at UFC 280 on 22 October 2022.
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Islam Makhachev won the bout and the title in the second round via arm-triangle choke after knocking down Oliveira with a punch.
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In November 2022, Islam Makhachev was awarded Order "For Merit to the Republic of Dagestan" for his achievement in martial arts.
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Islam Makhachev defended his title against the UFC Featherweight Champion Alexander Volkanovski on 12 February 2023 at UFC 284.