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Russian mixed martial artist (born 1991)
Islam Ramazanovich Makhachev (Russian: Ислам Рамазанович Махачев; born 27 October 1991) is a Russian professional mixed martial artist and former sambo
Islam_Makhachev
Mixed martial arts event in 2026
event featured UFC Welterweight Champion Islam Makhachev defending his title against Ian Machado Garry. Makhachev defeated Garry by unanimous decision, surpassing
UFC_330
Australian mixed martial artist (born 1988)
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Alexander_Volkanovski
2025 mixed martial arts event
Lightweight Championship bout between current lightweight champion Islam Makhachev and Arman Tsarukyan was originally scheduled to headline the event
UFC_311
Mixed martial arts event in 2025
Della Maddalena and former UFC Lightweight Champion Islam Makhachev headlined the event. Makhachev vacated his lightweight title in May in order to move
UFC_322
Mixed martial arts event in 2023
2022. A UFC Lightweight Championship rematch between current champion Islam Makhachev and former champion Charles Oliveira was expected to headline the event
UFC_294
Armenian-Russian mixed martial artist (born 1996)
Tsarukyan made his UFC debut against future lightweight champion Islam Makhachev, on April 20, 2019, at UFC Fight Night 149. The bout featured frequent
Arman_Tsarukyan
Brazilian mixed martial arts fighter
Global. Martins is most known for being the only fighter to defeat Islam Makhachev. Originally from Manaus, Brazil, Martins began training in Judo in
Adriano_Martins
2023 mixed martial arts event
2019. A UFC Lightweight Championship bout between current champion Islam Makhachev and current UFC Featherweight Champion Alexander Volkanovski headlined
UFC_284
2024 mixed martial event in Newark, NJ, USA
event. A UFC Lightweight Championship bout between current champion Islam Makhachev and former interim champion Dustin Poirier headlined the event. A five-round
UFC_302
Australian mixed martial artist (born 1996)
announced that Della Maddalena would face former UFC Lightweight Champion Islam Makhachev, who vacated the lightweight title at UFC 317, on 15 November 2025
Jack_Della_Maddalena
Mixed martial arts event in 2022
for the vacant title between former champion Charles Oliveira and Islam Makhachev headlined the event. Oliveira was stripped of the title at UFC 274
UFC_280
UFC mixed martial arts event in 2022
Vegas Metropolitan Area, United States. A lightweight bout between Islam Makhachev and Beneil Dariush was expected to serve as the event headliner. However
UFC Fight Night: Makhachev vs. Green
UFC_Fight_Night:_Makhachev_vs._Green
Georgian and Spanish mixed martial artist (born 1997)
days' notice replacing an injured Charles Oliveira, Volkanovski faced Islam Makhachev for the UFC Lightweight Championship at UFC 294 on October 21, 2023
Ilia_Topuria
Irish mixed martial artist (born 1997)
Garry competed for the UFC Welterweight Championship against champion Islam Makhachev on 15 August 2026 at UFC 330. He lost the fight via unanimous decision
Ian_Machado_Garry
American mixed martial arts coach
to multiple MMA world champions, most famously Khabib Nurmagomedov, Islam Makhachev, Luke Rockhold, Frank Shamrock, Daniel Cormier and Cain Velasquez.
Javier Mendez (mixed martial arts trainer)
Javier_Mendez_(mixed_martial_arts_trainer)
Soviet-Russian (Dagestani) wrestling coach (1962–2020)
coached two UFC world champions, his son Khabib Nurmagomedov as well as Islam Makhachev. An ethnic Avar, Nurmagomedov was born on December 10, 1962 in the
Abdulmanap_Nurmagomedov
Russian mixed martial artist (born 1995)
stated to MMA Fighting in 2025 that he trained with fighters such as Islam Makhachev, Usman Nurmagomedov, and Gadzhi Rabadanov. Zaynukov faced fellow undefeated
Magomed_Zaynukov
Burmese-American mixed martial artist
Jed (December 29, 2025). "MMA Fighting's 2025 Fighter of the Year: Islam Makhachev". MMA Fighting. Retrieved December 29, 2025. Heck, Mike (December 27
Joshua_Van
Russian internet personality (born 2002)
and other sports personalities. These include Khabib Nurmagomedov, Islam Makhachev, Jon Jones, Alexander Volkanovski, Dana White, Mike Tyson, Mark Wahlberg
Hasbulla
oligarch Zabit Magomedsharipov, former professional mixed martial artist Islam Makhachev, professional mixed martial artist and current UFC undisputed lightweight
Islam_in_Russia
American mixed martial artist (born 1989)
Denis, Ranked #4 Fight of the Year vs. Islam Makhachev & Half-Year Awards: Best Fight of the 1HY vs. Islam Makhachev International Sport Combat Federation
Dustin_Poirier
Mixed martial arts events
HONORS". mma.bg. Retrieved 2026-01-06. (in Bulgarian) UFC (2025-01-16). "Islam Makhachev is our #UFCHonors winner for Submission of the Year!". facebook.com
2025_in_UFC
Champion and retired undefeated. Current UFC Welterweight Champion Islam Makhachev also trained with Khabib under his father Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov.
Wrestling_in_Dagestan
American mixed martial artist (born 1988)
was expected to face Islam Makhachev on April 16, 2016 at UFC on Fox 19. After the weigh ins, the UFC announced that Makhachev had failed an out-of-competition
Drew_Dober
Brazilian mixed martial artist (born 1989)
Islam Makhachev vacant title fight set for UFC 280 in Abu Dhabi". MMA Junkie. Retrieved July 16, 2022. Anderson, Jay (2022-10-22). "UFC 280: Islam Makhachev
Charles_Oliveira
2026 mixed martial arts event
champion) Islam Makhachev as a potential opponent before the bout with Gaethje was finalized. According to Topuria, he selected Makhachev as his preferred
UFC_Freedom_250
UFC mixed martial arts event in 2025
Charles Oliveira served as the event's headliner. Current champion Islam Makhachev vacated the title in order to challenge for the UFC Welterweight Championship
UFC_317
2021 mixed martial arts event
bout between former UFC Lightweight Champion Rafael dos Anjos and Islam Makhachev was also expected to take place at the event. The pairing has previously
UFC_267
UFC mixed martial arts event in 2020
Oliveira. A lightweight bout between former champion Rafael dos Anjos and Islam Makhachev was expected to take place at the event. However, it was announced
UFC_254
Mixed martial arts events
Press. Retrieved 2024-05-05. Anderson, Jay (2024-06-02). "UFC 302: Islam Makhachev Fends Off Late Surge, Submits Dustin Poirier". Cageside Press. Retrieved
2024_in_UFC
Mixed martial arts events
facts: Islam Makhachev leads promotion in winning streaks". mmajunkie.usatoday.com. Retrieved February 12, 2023. "UFC 284 post-fight bonuses: Islam Makhachev
2023_in_UFC
French mixed martial artist (born 1990)
heavyweight Carlos Ulberg Middleweight Sean Strickland Welterweight Islam Makhachev Lightweight Justin Gaethje Featherweight Alexander Volkanovski Bantamweight
Ciryl_Gane
Martial arts gym in San Jose, California
injuries leading to fight cancellations among its stable of fighters. Islam Makhachev (UFC Welterweight Champion, Former UFC Lightweight Champion) Usman
American_Kickboxing_Academy
UFC mixed martial arts event in 2020
bout between former UFC Lightweight Champion Rafael dos Anjos and Islam Makhachev was expected to take place at UFC 254. However, dos Anjos tested positive
UFC Fight Night: Felder vs. dos Anjos
UFC_Fight_Night:_Felder_vs._dos_Anjos
American mixed martial artist (born 1989)
won the fight via unanimous decision. Dariush was scheduled to face Islam Makhachev on February 26, 2022, at UFC Fight Night 202. However, on February
Beneil_Dariush
Russian mixed martial artist (born 1988)
Islam Makhachev, former UFC Welterweight champion Belal Muhammad, Zubaira Tukhugov (UFC), Tagir Ulanbekov (UFC), Gadzhi Rabadanov (Bellator), Islam Mamedov
Khabib_Nurmagomedov
Athletic rankings
cagesidepress.com. Retrieved 2026-09-21. Anderson, Jay (2026-08-16). "UFC 330: Islam Makhachev Takes Decision Over Game Ian Machado Garry". Cageside Press. Retrieved
UFC_rankings
English mixed martial artist (born 1993)
heavyweight Carlos Ulberg Middleweight Sean Strickland Welterweight Islam Makhachev Lightweight Justin Gaethje Featherweight Alexander Volkanovski Bantamweight
Tom_Aspinall
Brazilian mixed martial artist (born 1989)
Moicano ended up replacing Tsarukyan and challenged Lightweight Champion Islam Makhachev for the title. He lost the fight via a D'arce choke submission in the
Renato_Moicano
American mixed martial artist (born 1991)
Forbes.com. Retrieved January 21, 2024. Damon Martin (April 14, 2024). "Islam Makhachev vs. Dustin Poirier, Sean Strickland's return set for UFC 302". mmafighting
Sean_Strickland
2023 245 30 Alexander Volkanovski Jul 11 2023 40 7 Islam Makhachev Nov 7 2023 602 68 Ilia Topuria Jul 1 2025 139 17 Islam Makhachev Nov 18 2025 313 36
List_of_UFC_records
Mixed martial arts event in 2026
(2026-09-26). "UFC Qatar reportedly adds huge fight featuring undefeated Islam Makhachev teammate". si.com. Retrieved 2026-09-27. Rohit Gupta (2026-09-28).
UFC_Fight_Night_294
Georgian-American mixed martial artist (born 1991)
Fighter of the Year Fight Matrix 2025 Male Fighter of the Year with Islam Makhachev 2025 Most Noteworthy Match of the Year vs. Petr Yan 2 at UFC 323 Uncrowned
Merab_Dvalishvili
Mixed martial arts event in 2026
Beaupre (2026-07-23). "UFC 330 loses massive fight just weeks before Islam Makhachev vs. Ian Machado Garry". si.com. Retrieved 2026-07-24. Marcel Dorff
UFC Fight Night: Gamrot vs. Salkilld
UFC_Fight_Night:_Gamrot_vs._Salkilld
New Zealand mixed martial artist (born 1990)
at UFC 266. He won the fight via unanimous decision. Hooker faced Islam Makhachev as a short notice replacement for Rafael Dos Anjos at UFC 267. He lost
Dan_Hooker
American mixed martial arts fighter
Trinaldo. Hernández was expected to face Islam Makhachev on April 18, 2020, at UFC 249. However, Makhachev was removed from the event after Russia restricted
Alexander_Hernandez
UFC mixed martial arts event in 2019
following fighters were awarded $50,000 bonuses: Fight of the Night: Islam Makhachev vs. Arman Tsarukyan Performance of the Night: Sergei Pavlovich and
UFC Fight Night: Overeem vs. Oleinik
UFC_Fight_Night:_Overeem_vs._Oleinik
South African mixed martial artist (born 1994)
heavyweight Carlos Ulberg Middleweight Sean Strickland Welterweight Islam Makhachev Lightweight Justin Gaethje Featherweight Alexander Volkanovski Bantamweight
Dricus_du_Plessis
Name list
Uzbekistan Islam Makhachev (born 1991), Russian mixed martial artist, UFC Welterweight Champion Islam Satpayev (born 1998), Kazakh sport shooter Islam Slimani
Islam_(name)
Ethnic group in Dagestan, Russia
haplogroups are found to predominate among Laks: J1 (73%) R1b (10%) G2 (4%) Islam Makhachev, mixed martial artist, former UFC lightweight champion, current UFC
Laks_(Caucasus)
Mixed martial arts event in 2021
from the bout due to injury. Subsequently, a lightweight bout between Islam Makhachev and Thiago Moisés was then promoted to serve as the new main event
UFC on ESPN: Makhachev vs. Moisés
UFC_on_ESPN:_Makhachev_vs._Moisés
Brazilian mixed martial artist (born 1984)
"Rafael dos Anjos vs. Islam Makhachev booked for UFC 267". ESPN. Retrieved 3 August 2021. "Rafael dos Anjos out of UFC 267; Islam Makhachev needs new opponent"
Rafael_dos_Anjos
New Zealand mixed martial artist (born 1990)
heavyweight Carlos Ulberg Middleweight Sean Strickland Welterweight Islam Makhachev Lightweight Justin Gaethje Featherweight Alexander Volkanovski Bantamweight
Carlos_Ulberg
25, 2026. Mike Bohn (August 16, 2026). "UFC 330 post-event facts: Islam Makhachev breaks new ground in history". mmajunkie.usatoday.com. Retrieved August
List_of_UFC_events
Brazilian mixed martial arts fighter
Fight Night 186. He won the fight via unanimous decision. Moisés faced Islam Makhachev on July 17, 2021, at UFC on ESPN 26. He lost the fight via a rear-naked
Thiago_Moisés
Russian mixed martial artist (born 1993)
Jed (29 December 2025). "MMA Fighting's 2025 Fighter of the Year: Islam Makhachev". MMA Fighting. Retrieved 29 December 2025. Martin, Damon (28 December
Petr_Yan
Mixed martial arts event in 2021
Dober vs. Islam Makhachev booked for UFC 259". cagesidepress.com. Retrieved 2020-12-22. Tristen Critchfield (2016-04-15). "Islam Makhachev tests positive
UFC_259
UFC flagship event in 2015
faced up to a $5,000 fine. This is also the only match as of 2026 that Islam Makhachev has lost losing to Adriano Martins. For the UFC Light Heavyweight Championship
UFC_192
MMA weight class
WEC, 9 Strikeforce) 2. Benson Henderson WEC, UFC 7 (3 WEC, 4 UFC) 3. Islam Makhachev UFC 5 Michael Chandler Bellator 4. B.J. Penn UFC 4 Khabib Nurmagomedov
Lightweight_(MMA)
2024 mixed martial event
back after Volkanovski was pulled to face UFC Lightweight Champion Islam Makhachev at UFC 294. A light heavyweight bout between Zhang Mingyang and Brendson
UFC_298
American mixed martial artist (born 1986)
Bobby Green meets Islam Makhachev in UFC Fight Night 202 main event". Anderson, Jay (2022-02-26). "UFC Vegas 49: Islam Makhachev Stops Bobby Green, Calls
King_Green
American mixed martial artist (born 1988)
UFC 218 Succeeded by Tony Ferguson vs. Anthony Pettis Preceded by Islam Makhachev vs. Alexander Volkanovski World MMA Fight of the Year 2023–24 vs. Max
Justin_Gaethje
2024 mixed martial event
place at this event. However, Volkanovski was instead pulled to face Islam Makhachev for the UFC Lightweight Championship at UFC 294. As a result, this
UFC_297
American MMA promotion company victors
11, 2026 0 Middleweight Sean Strickland May 9, 2026 0 Welterweight Islam Makhachev Nov 15, 2025 1 Lightweight Justin Gaethje Jun 14, 2026 0 Featherweight
List_of_UFC_champions
Canadian mixed martial arts fighter
by Stevie Ray. He won the fight via split decision. Johnson faced Islam Makhachev on July 28, 2018, at UFC on Fox 30. He lost the fight via armbar submission
Kajan_Johnson
Brazilian mixed martial arts fighter
result of his fight against Trujillo reversed to a loss. Tibau faced Islam Makhachev on January 20, 2018, at UFC 220. He lost the fight by knockout in the
Gleison_Tibau
Brazilian mixed martial artist
(2019-06-07). "Islam Makhachev Vs. Davi Ramos at UFC 242" (in Polish). mmarocks.pl. Retrieved 2019-06-07. Doherty, Dan (2019-09-07). "UFC 242 Results: Islam Makhachev
Davi_Ramos
American mixed martial arts promotion company
August 16, 2026. Matthew Wells (November 16, 2025). "UFC 322 results: Islam Makhachev smothers Jack Della Maddalena to join elite company". mmajunkie.usatoday
Ultimate Fighting Championship
Ultimate_Fighting_Championship
Mixed martial arts events
cagesidepress.com. Retrieved 2026-08-16. Jay Anderson (2026-08-16). "UFC 330: Islam Makhachev takes decision over game Ian Machado Garry". cagesidepress.com. Retrieved
2026_in_UFC
Russian MMA organization
camp with the gym, he was not part of the team. Khabib Nurmagomedov Islam Makhachev Usman Nurmagomedov Umar Nurmagomedov Abubakar Nurmagomedov Vitaly Minakov
Eagles_MMA
Multi-purpose indoor arena located on Yas Island in Abu Dhabi
Retrieved 2025-07-27. Nolan King (2022-10-22). "UFC 280 results: Islam Makhachev clubs and subs Charles Oliveira to fulfill Nurmagomedov prophecy".
Etihad_Arena
Kyrgyz mixed martial artist (born 1988)
Flyweight". UFC. Mike Bohn (November 16, 2025). "UFC 322 post-event facts: Islam Makhachev joins most prestigious championship club". mmajunkie.usatoday.com.
Valentina_Shevchenko
(b. 1992), World Combat Sambo Champion, and UFC fighter from Russia Islam Makhachev (b. 1991), Former UFC lightweight champion of the world, current welterweight
List_of_people_from_Dagestan
Retrieved 2023-11-04. Chris Taylor (2023-10-21). "UFC 294 Bonus Report: Islam Makhachev one of four fighters to take home an extra $50k". bjpenn.com. Retrieved
List of UFC bonus award recipients
List_of_UFC_bonus_award_recipients
UFC mixed martial arts event in 2018
Barzola: $42,000 (includes $21,000 win bonus) def. Matt Bessette: $12,000 Islam Makhachev: $32,000 (includes $16,000 win bonus) def. Gleison Tibau: $50,000 List
UFC_220
MMA weight class
Organization Reign began Champion Record Defenses UFC November 15, 2025 Islam Makhachev 29–1 (5KO 13SUB) 1 PFL July 25, 2026 Thad Jean 12–0 (6KO 1SUB) 0 ONE
Welterweight_(MMA)
Australian grappler (born 1991)
Volkanovski and Jack Della Maddalena for their championship fights against Islam Makhachev and Belal Muhammad. In 2024, Jones announced that he had secured a
Craig_Jones_(grappler)
American MMA promotion company fighters
cagesidepress.com. Retrieved 2026-06-15. Jay Anderson (2025-11-16). "UFC 322: Islam Makhachev Captures Second Title in Lopsided Decision Over Jack Della Maddalena"
List_of_current_UFC_fighters
City in Dagestan, Russia
Makhachkala, including UFC Lightweight champions Khabib Nurmagomedov and Islam Makhachev. Makhachkala has a cold semi-arid climate (Köppen: BSk) with warm,
Makhachkala
Belarusian sport wrestler (born 1994)
about a Twitter video in which UFC then will-be Lightweight champion Islam Makhachev beat down Kadzimahamedau in a grapple exchange. Reactions added that
Mahamedkhabib_Kadzimahamedau
American Olympic judoka and mixed martial artist (born 1990)
heavyweight Carlos Ulberg Middleweight Sean Strickland Welterweight Islam Makhachev Lightweight Justin Gaethje Featherweight Alexander Volkanovski Bantamweight
Kayla_Harrison
Indian mixed martial artist (born 1998)
Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov School in Dagestan, Russia, under Khabib & Islam Makhachev which changed the trajectory of his life, MMA career and stardom. Yaqoob
Owais_Yaqoob
Full-contact combat sport
American Kickboxing Academy (AKA) located in San Jose, California. – Islam Makhachev, Khabib Nurmagomedov, Daniel Cormier, Luke Rockhold, Leon Edwards Serra-Longo
Mixed_martial_arts
Rural locality in Russia
Republic of Dagestan, Russia. The village was brought to fame by Islam Makhachev, who was born in Makhachkala but grew up in Burshi. In 2010, the population
Burshi
Canadian mixed martial artist
cagesidepress.com. Retrieved 2026-04-19. Lee, Alexander K. (2026-06-17). "Islam Makhachev vs. Ian Machado Garry, Mackenzie Dern vs. Gillian Robertson announced
Jasmine_Jasudavicius
American mixed martial artist
#4 All-Time Lightweight in the world (behind Khabib Nurmagomedov, Islam Makhachev, and B.J. Penn). Edward Alvarez was born on January 11, 1984, in Philadelphia
Eddie_Alvarez
American mixed martial artist (born 1991)
Ilia Topuria vs. Max Holloway added to UFC 308 in Abu Dhabi following Islam Makhachev injury". bjpenn.com. Retrieved July 30, 2024. Jay Anderson (October
Max_Holloway
UFC mixed martial arts event in 2017
was replaced by fellow newcomer Rob Wilkinson. Also in early August, Islam Makhachev pulled out of a scheduled bout against Michel Prazeres and was replaced
UFC Fight Night: Volkov vs. Struve
UFC_Fight_Night:_Volkov_vs._Struve
UFC mixed martial arts event in 2015
Covington: $24,000 (includes $12,000 win bonus) def. Mike Pyle: $51,000 Islam Makhachev: $20,000 (includes $10,000 win bonus) def. Leo Kuntz: $10,000 Justin
UFC_187
UFC mixed martial arts event in 2016
responsibility for his actions. After the weigh-ins, the UFC announced Islam Makhachev was informed by USADA of a potential anti-doping policy violation involving
UFC on Fox: Teixeira vs. Evans
UFC_on_Fox:_Teixeira_vs._Evans
British mixed martial artist (born 2000)
October 2023. Chris Taylor (21 October 2023). "UFC 294 Bonus Report: Islam Makhachev one of four fighters to take home an extra $50k". bjpenn.com. Retrieved
Muhammad_Mokaev
Russian mixed martial artist (born 1991)
at UFC 322, 7 total fights confirmed for Jack Della Maddalena vs. Islam Makhachev card". MMA Fighting. Retrieved 16 September 2025. Eddie Law (15 November
Roman_Kopylov
Polish mixed martial artist (born 1990)
October 2023). "Mateusz Gamrot To Serve As Backup For Charles Oliveira v Islam Makhachev 2". Jitsmagazine. Retrieved 10 October 2023. Martin, Damon (2023-12-12)
Mateusz_Gamrot
Russian mixed martial arts fighter (b.1998)
trained alongside teammates such as his cousin Khabib Nurmagomedov and Islam Makhachev. He is of Avar ethnic origin. Nurmagomedov's professional MMA career
Usman_Nurmagomedov
Mixed martial arts events
Mike Bohn (February 27, 2022). "UFC Fight Night 202 post-event facts: Islam Makhachev continues dominant run". mmajunkie.usatoday.com. Retrieved February
2022_in_UFC
2024 mixed martial arts event
Oliveira vs. Arman Tsarukyan announced for UFC 300, winner to face Islam Makhachev". mmafighting.com. Retrieved 2024-01-07.[dead link] Mike Bohn (2023-12-21)
UFC_300
Notable practitioners of the martial art of sambo
American MMA fighter, 2x ADCC champion, U.S. National Sambo Champion Islam Makhachev, 2016 Combat Sambo World Champion, UFC Lightweight Champion, UFC Welterweight
List_of_sambo_practitioners
American mixed martial artist and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu practitioner (born 1993)
heavyweight Carlos Ulberg Middleweight Sean Strickland Welterweight Islam Makhachev Lightweight Justin Gaethje Featherweight Alexander Volkanovski Bantamweight
Mackenzie_Dern
Weight class in combat sports
Organization Reign began Champion Record Title defenses UFC November 15, 2025 Islam Makhachev 29–1 (5KO 13SUB) 1 Professional Fighters League July 25, 2026 Thad
Welterweight
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