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Belal Muhammad vs Islam Makhachev

Belal Muhammad is 24-6-0 (1 NC); Islam Makhachev is 29-1-0. Belal Muhammad is 4 years older than Islam Makhachev. Belal Muhammad has a 2" · 5 cm reach advantage over Islam Makhachev. Belal Muhammad is 1" · 3 cm taller than Islam Makhachev. Belal Muhammad and Islam Makhachev have never fought each other.

Belal Muhammad
United States
Belal Muhammad
“Remember the Name” · 24-6-0 (1 NC)
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WelterweightNever fought
Islam Makhachev
Russia
Islam Makhachev
29-1-0
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Style & credentials

Belal Muhammad
Folkstyle WrestlingBJJFreestyle Wrestling
  • —Brown belt · BJJ
  • 2024UFC Welterweight ChampionshipUFC
  • 2016Titan FC Welterweight ChampionshipTitan Fighting Championship
  • 2026Champion · Real American Freestyle
Camp · Roufusport · Milwaukee, Wisconsin, US
Islam Makhachev
Combat SamboSamboFreestyle Wrestling
  • —Black belt · Judo
  • 2016Champion · Combat Sambo Worlds-74 kg
  • 2016Champion · Russian Nationals-74 kg
  • 2014Champion · Russian Nationals-74 kg
Camp · American Kickboxing Academy · San Jose, US

Sig. strikes by zone

Where each fighter lands, as a share of significant strikes

77%
Head
70%
14%
Body
23%
9%
Leg
7%

Time in position

Share of fight time at distance, in the clinch and on the ground

Belal Muhammadlast 6 fights
72%17%11%
Islam Makhachevlast 8 fights
50%15%35%
■ Distance■ Clinch■ Ground

How good, really

Each stat against every UFC fighter, in plain words

Belal Muhammad· from fights outside the UFC Islam Makhachev· from fights outside the UFC
Strikes landed / min
4.362.27
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Belal Muhammad · Good · better than 77% of UFC fightersIslam Makhachev · Poor · better than 17% of UFC fighters
Strikes taken / minfewer is better
3.921.42
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Belal Muhammad · Below avg · better than 34% of UFC fightersIslam Makhachev · Elite · better than 98% of UFC fighters
Takedowns landed / 15 min
1.983.22
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Belal Muhammad · Good · better than 71% of UFC fightersIslam Makhachev · Elite · better than 90% of UFC fighters
Takedown accuracy
36%55%
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Belal Muhammad · Average · better than 45% of UFC fightersIslam Makhachev · Good · better than 83% of UFC fighters
Takedown defence
91%91%
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Belal Muhammad · Elite · better than 95% of UFC fightersIslam Makhachev · Elite · better than 95% of UFC fighters
Submission attempts / 15 min
0.100.90
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Belal Muhammad · Below avg · better than 25% of UFC fightersIslam Makhachev · Good · better than 77% of UFC fighters

Ranked against 1483 UFC fighters with five or more UFC fights.

Striking & grappling

Same scale left and right on every row

4.36
Strikes landed / min
2.27
3.92
Strikes taken / minfewer is better
1.42
1.98 / 5.5
Takedowns landed / 15 min
3.22 / 5.9
36%
Takedown accuracy
55%
91%
Takedown defence
91%
3:36
Control time / fight
6:00
0.10
Submission attempts / 15 min
0.90

Bars in a row share one scale. The stronger side is solid; the pale tail behind takedowns is attempts.

Where the strikes land

Range × target

Belal Muhammad22 UFC fights · 1515 landed
Head
Body
Leg
Distance
65%987/2808
14%207/309
9%130/153
Clinch
4%61/110
1%11/14
0%0/0
Ground
8%118/177
0%1/1
0%0/0
Islam Makhachev19 UFC fights · 507 landed
Head
Body
Leg
Distance
42%212/509
9%46/56
7%35/38
Clinch
6%28/41
13%65/69
0%2/2
Ground
22%113/153
1%6/6
0%0/0

Share of significant strikes landed by range and target · landed / attempted in each cell.

Common Opponents

How each fared against the same opponents.

Belal MuhammadIslam Makhachev

Frequently asked questions

Have Belal Muhammad and Islam Makhachev ever fought?

No. Belal Muhammad and Islam Makhachev have never fought each other.

What are the records of Belal Muhammad and Islam Makhachev?

Belal Muhammad is 24-6-0 (1 NC) and Islam Makhachev is 29-1-0.

Who has the longer reach, Belal Muhammad or Islam Makhachev?

Belal Muhammad has the longer reach: 72" · 183 cm against 70" · 178 cm for Islam Makhachev, a 2" · 5 cm advantage.

Who is taller, Belal Muhammad or Islam Makhachev?

Belal Muhammad is taller at 5'11" · 180 cm; Islam Makhachev stands 5'10" · 178 cm.

Who is older, Belal Muhammad or Islam Makhachev?

Belal Muhammad is 38 and Islam Makhachev is 34.

Who has more finishes, Belal Muhammad or Islam Makhachev?

Belal Muhammad has 6 wins inside the distance (5 by KO/TKO, 1 by submission); Islam Makhachev has 18 wins (5 by KO/TKO, 13 by submission).

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