Islam Makhachev

Islam Makhachev
Nationality:
Russia
Residence:
Mahachkala, Russia
Born:
Sept. 27, 1991 (32 years)
Place of Birth:
Mahachkala, Russia
Height:
5′9″ / 178 cm
Record:
22-1, 4 КО
Division:
Lightweight (155 lbs)
Debut:
Aug. 1, 2010
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  • Boxing News: Islam Makhachev

Cormier explained why Makhachev needs a fight with Puryear
March 18, 2024, 1:29 p.m.

Famed American mixed martial arts veteran, commentator and analyst Daniel Cormier has revealed why UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev should fight former interim division champion Dustin Puryear.

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Cormier thinks Makhachev is more dangerous than Khabib
March 17, 2024, 8:56 a.m.

Former two-division UFC champion Daniel Cormier compared Khabib Nurmagomedov and Islam Makhachev to each other.

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Tsarukyan: "Makhachev wants to avoid our fight"
March 16, 2024, 1:51 p.m.

UFC top lightweight Arman Tsarukyan commented on division champion Islam Makhachev 's desire to make a belt defense against Dustin Porier.

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Topuria's coach thinks Elijah will beat up Makhachev
March 16, 2024, 8:21 a.m.

Jorge Clement, coach of UFC featherweight champion Elijah Topuria, spoke out about his ward's possible fight with the organization's current lightweight champion Islam Makhachev. The specialist is confident that Elijah is capable of beating Islam.

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Makhachev: "Gatji vs. Holloway is a useless fight for a useless title"
March 16, 2024, 5:07 a.m.

UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev doesn't understand why the promotion decided to make a fight between Justin Gaethje and Max Holloway.

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ISLAM MAKHACHEV PROFILE

WHAT IS ISLAM MAKHACHEV'S RECORD?

Islam Makhachev's record currently stands at 22 wins, 1 lose and 0 draw.

WHAT WAS MAKHACHEV'S LAST FIGHT?

Islam Makhachev's last fight took place against Alexander Volkanovski on Oct. 21, 2023, in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. He won by TKO in the 1 round. That fight was 4 months and 27 days ago.

HOW ACTIVE IS ISLAM MAKHACHEV?

Makhachev's last 3 fights have come over a period of 11 months and 29 days, meaning he has been fighting on average every 3 months and 29 days. In those fights, he fought a total of 8 rounds, meaning that they have lasted 2 rounds on average.

WHERE IS ISLAM MAKHACHEV FROM?

Makhachev was born in Russia.

HOW OLD IS ISLAM MAKHACHEV?

The Islam Makhachev is currently 32 years old. He was born on Sept. 27, 1991, so he will turn 33 in 6 months and 8 days.

HOW LONG HAS MAKHACHEV BEEN FIGHTING?

Islam Makhachev made his professional debut in August 2010, so he has been a pro for 13 years.

HOW TALL IS ISLAM MAKHACHEV?

Makhachev is 5' 10" (5 Foot and 10 inch) which is 178 cm (1 meter and 78 centimeters).

WHAT STANCE DOES ISLAM MAKHACHEV USE?

Makhachev fights from a orthodox, which means he favours his right hand as his power hand when fighting.

WHAT WILL BE ISLAM MAKHACHEV'S NEXT FIGHT?

Islam Makhachev doesn't currently have a fight scheduled