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Islam Makhachev

29-1-0ChampionWelterweight #1Men's Pound-for-Pound★ 6bonuses Russia

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Islam Makhachev holds a professional MMA record of 29-1-0. Islam 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, Islam 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: 1991-10-27
Age: 34
Nationality: Russia
Birthplace: Makhachkala, Dagestan, Russia

Background

Credentials, amateur pedigree and camp

BaseCombat SamboSamboFreestyle Wrestling

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, US
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 Wrestler

UFCalendar's style model · Welterweight roster (21 fighters)

Takedown Machine

98 · top 5% in division

Submission Threat

97 · best in division

Sniper

97 · top 14% in division

Punch power94

Kick power94

Punch speed95

Kick speed94

Accuracy97

Takedowns98

Ground striking97

Submissions97

Chin93

Body strength93

Cardio96

Attributes are rated 0-100 by UFCalendar's style model.

By the numbers

UFC careerRecord: 18-1-0 · Source: UFCStats.com

Striking

Strikes landed2.27per min

58% accuracy

Strikes absorbed1.42per min

61% avoided

Grappling

Takedowns landed3.22per 15 min

54% success

Takedowns stuffed91%

Submission attempts0.9per 15 min

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Where they rank

All-time boards where Islam Makhachev sits in the top 25.

All MMA

UFC

Bonus résumé

Islam Makhachev has won 6 UFC post-fight bonuses. Estimated bonus earnings: $300,000.

★ FOTN ×3★ POTN ×3

Estimates use each era's real amount: $50,000 from 2012, $100,000 from UFC 324, plus $25,000 finish incentives.

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Welterweight top 5

Recent & upcoming opponents

Salary & career earnings

Disclosed purses, reported paydays and what we estimate Islam Makhachev earns per fight.

Islam Makhachev's salary & career earnings →

Career history

WIN
vs Ian Machado Garry×7Title bout · Title win #7
UFCUFC 330: Makhachev vs Machado Garry· Aug 15, 2026· Welterweight· 29-1 vs 17-2
UD
R5 · 5:00
WIN
vs Jack Della Maddalena×6Title bout · Title win #6
UFCVeChain UFC 322: Della Maddalena vs Makhachev· Nov 15, 2025· Welterweight· 28-1 vs 18-3
UD
R5 · 5:00
WIN
vs Renato Moicano×5Title bout · Title win #5
UFCUFC 311: Makhachev vs Moicano· Jan 18, 2025· Lightweight· 27-1 vs 20-6-1
SUB
R1 · 4:05
WIN
vs Dustin Poirier×4Title bout · Title win #4
UFCUFC 302: Makhachev vs Poirier· Jun 1, 2024· Lightweight· 26-1 vs 30-9
SUB
R5 · 2:42
FOTN + POTN
WIN
vs Alexander Volkanovski×3Title bout · Title win #3
UFCUFC 294: Makhachev vs Volkanovski 2· Oct 21, 2023· Lightweight· 25-1 vs 26-3
TKO
R1 · 3:06
POTN
WIN
vs Alexander Volkanovski×2Title bout · Title win #2
UFCUFC 284: Makhachev vs Volkanovski· Feb 12, 2023· Lightweight· 24-1 vs 25-2
UD
R5 · 5:00
FOTN
WIN
vs Charles Oliveira×1Title bout · Title win #1
UFCUFC 280: Oliveira vs Makhachev· Oct 22, 2022· Lightweight· 23-1 vs 33-9
SUB
R2 · 3:16
POTN
WIN
vs King Green
UFCUFC Fight Night: Makhachev vs Green· Feb 26, 2022· Catchweight· 22-1 vs 29-13-1
TKO
R1 · 3:23
WIN
vs Dan Hooker
UFCUFC 267: Blachowicz vs Teixeira· Oct 30, 2021· Lightweight· 21-1 vs 21-11
SUB
R1 · 2:25
WIN
vs Thiago Moises
UFCUFC Fight Night: Makhachev vs Moises· Jul 17, 2021· Lightweight· 20-1 vs 15-5
SUB
R4 · 2:38
WIN
vs Drew Dober
UFCUFC 259: Blachowicz vs Adesanya· Mar 6, 2021· Lightweight· 19-1 vs 23-10
SUB
R3 · 1:37
WIN
vs Davi Ramos
UFCUFC 242: Khabib vs Poirier· Sep 7, 2019· Lightweight· 18-1 vs 10-3
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Arman Tsarukyan
UFCUFC Fight Night: Overeem vs Oleinik· Apr 20, 2019· Lightweight· 17-1 vs 13-2
UD
R3 · 5:00
FOTN
WIN
vs Kajan Johnson
UFCUFC Fight Night: Alvarez vs Poirier 2· Jul 28, 2018· Lightweight· 16-1 vs 23-13-1
SUB
R1 · 4:43
WIN
vs Gleison Tibau
UFCUFC 220: Miocic vs Ngannou· Jan 20, 2018· Lightweight· 15-1 vs 32-13
TKO
R1 · 0:57
WIN
vs Nik Lentz
UFCUFC 208: Holm vs de Randamie· Feb 11, 2017· Lightweight· 14-1 vs 27-8-2
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Chris Wade
UFCUFC Fight Night: Poirier vs Johnson· Sep 17, 2016· Lightweight· 13-1 vs 11-3
UD
R3 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Adriano Martins
UFCUFC 192: Cormier vs Gustafsson· Oct 3, 2015· Lightweight· 12-1 vs 28-7
TKO
R1 · 1:46
WIN
vs Leo Kuntz
UFCUFC 187: Johnson vs Cormier· May 23, 2015· Lightweight· 12-0 vs 17-2-1
SUB
R2 · 2:38
WIN
vs Ivica Trušček
M-1 Challenge 51· Sep 7, 2014· Catchweight· 11-0 vs 25-22
SUB
R3 · 4:45
WIN
vs Yuri Ivlev
M-1 Challenge 49· Jun 7, 2014· Lightweight· 10-0 vs 25-9
SUB
R1 · 3:11
WIN
vs Rander Junio
M-1 Challenge 41· Aug 21, 2013· Lightweight· 9-0 vs 6-1
UD
WIN
vs Mansour Barnaoui
M-1 Challenge 38· Apr 9, 2013· Lightweight· 8-0 vs 8-2
UD
WIN
vs Anatoly Kormilkin
Lion's Fights 2· Sep 2, 2012· Lightweight· 7-0 vs 0-2
SUB
R1 · 3:17
WIN
vs Miguel Grigoryan
Siberian Fighting Championship 1· Dec 15, 2011· Lightweight· 6-0 vs 7-1
SUB
R1 · 4:25
WIN
vs Vladimir Egoyan
ProFC 29: Union Nation Cup (Stage 16)· Jul 2, 2011· Lightweight· 5-0 vs 3-1
SD
WIN
vs Magomed Ibragimov
Tsumada FC 5· Jul 1, 2011· Lightweight· 4-0 vs 1-2
SUB
R2 · 3:15
WIN
vs Martiros Grigoryan
ProFC 28: Union Nation Cup (Stage 15)· May 6, 2011· Lightweight· 3-0 vs 0-3
TKO
R1 · 2:52
WIN
vs Tengiz Khuchua
M-1· Feb 12, 2011· Lightweight· 2-0 vs 1-1
TKO
R1 · 0:30
WIN
vs Magomed Bekbolatov
Tsumada FC 4· Aug 1, 2010· Lightweight· 1-0 vs 0-1
UD

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: 310

Men's Pound-for-Pound

Lightweight

Welterweight

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UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current: 1987▲13
Peak: 1987Aug 15, 2026
Rated fights: 30

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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 34 years old (born Oct 27, 1991).

Where is Islam Makhachev from?

Islam Makhachev is from Russia.

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