Makwan Amirkhani

"Mr. Finland"

20-11-0★ 3bonuses

FinlandLast 5

Boxing 1-0

Last fight: Win vs Theo Kolehmainen · Submission · Sep 6, 2025

20-11-0 · 15 finishes · Full stats →

LAST FIGHT

LOSSvs Attila KorkmazSUB · R3 3:37

OKTAGONOKTAGON 58: Vémola vs Végh 2·June 8, 2024

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Makwan Amirkhani holds a professional MMA record of 20-11-0. Amirkhani has won 20 fights: 1 by KO/TKO, 14 by submission, 5 by decision. Of 11 career losses, 4 came by KO/TKO and 3 by submission. In the UFC, Amirkhani lands 1.33 significant strikes per minute with 44% accuracy and averages 3.96 takedowns per 15 minutes. Amirkhani also has 1 recorded Boxing bout. Most recent fight: June 8, 2024. Tracked organizations: OKTAGON, UFC.

Profile

Height: 5'10"178 cm
Weight: 145 lbs66 kg
Reach: 72"183 cm
Stance: Southpaw
DOB: Nov 8, 1988
Age: 38
Nationality: Finland
Birthplace: Turku, Finland

Career history

WIN
vs Theo Kolehmainen
ICF 5· Sep 6, 2025· Lightweight· 20-11 vs 1-1
SUB
R1 · 0:47
WIN
vs Joni Salovaara
ICF 4· May 3, 2025· Lightweight· 19-11 vs 18-11
UD
WIN
vs Fernando Flores
ICF 3· Dec 28, 2024· Featherweight· 18-11 vs 12-13
SUB
R3 · 3:51
LOSS
vs Attila Korkmaz
OKTAGON 58: Vémola vs Végh 2· Jun 8, 2024· Lightweight· 17-11 vs 15-8
SUB
R3 · 3:37
LOSS
vs Mago Machaev
OKTAGON 54: Kincl vs Wawrzyniak· Mar 2, 2024· Lightweight· 17-10 vs 14-1
KO
R3 · 0:06
LOSS
vs Jack Shore
UFC 286: Edwards vs Usman 3· Mar 18, 2023· Featherweight· 17-9 vs 17-1
SUB
R2 · 4:27
LOSS
vs Jonathan Pearce
UFC Fight Night: Blaydes vs Aspinall· Jul 23, 2022· Featherweight· 17-8 vs 13-4
TKO
R2 · 4:10
WIN
vs Mike Grundy
UFC Fight Night: Volkov vs Aspinall· Mar 19, 2022· Featherweight· 17-7 vs 12-4
SUB
R1 · 0:57
POTN
LOSS
vs Lerone Murphy
UFC 267: Blachowicz vs Teixeira· Oct 30, 2021· Featherweight· 16-7 vs 11-0-1
TKO
R2 · 0:14
LOSS
vs Kamuela Kirk
UFC Fight Night: Rozenstruik vs Sakai· Jun 5, 2021· Featherweight· 16-6 vs 11-4
UD
R3 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Edson Barboza
UFC Fight Night: Moraes vs Sandhagen· Oct 11, 2020· Featherweight· 16-5 vs 21-9
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Danny Henry
UFC 251: Usman vs Masvidal· Jul 12, 2020· Featherweight· 16-4 vs 12-4
SUB
R1 · 3:15
LOSS
vs Shane Burgos
UFC 244: Masvidal vs Diaz· Nov 2, 2019· Featherweight· 15-4 vs 13-1
TKO
R3 · 4:32
WIN
vs Chris Fishgold
UFC Fight Night: Gustafsson vs Smith· Jun 1, 2019· Featherweight· 15-3 vs 18-3-1
SUB
R2 · 4:25
POTN
WIN
vs Jason Knight
UFC Fight Night: Thompson vs Till· May 27, 2018· Featherweight· 14-3 vs 20-5
SD
R3 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Arnold Allen
UFC Fight Night: Manuwa vs Anderson· Mar 18, 2017· Featherweight· 13-3 vs 12-1
SD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Mike Wilkinson
UFC Fight Night: Silva vs Bisping· Feb 27, 2016· Featherweight· 13-2 vs 9-2
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Masio Fullen
UFC Fight Night: Jedrzejczyk vs Penne· Jun 20, 2015· Featherweight· 12-2 vs 11-5
SUB
R1 · 1:41
WIN
vs Andy Ogle
UFC Fight Night: Gustafsson vs Johnson· Jan 24, 2015· Featherweight· 11-2 vs 9-6
TKO
R1 · 0:08
POTN
WIN
vs Yohan Guerin
Cage 26· Apr 5, 2014· Catchweight· 10-2 vs 5-4
UD
LOSS
vs Adam Ward
Cage 24· Nov 9, 2013· Featherweight· 9-2 vs 12-6
UD
WIN
vs Nayeb Hezam
Finland Regional· Apr 6, 2013· 9-1 vs 14-15
SUB
WIN
vs Tom Duquesnoy
Cage 21: Turku 2· Feb 2, 2013· Bantamweight· 8-1 vs 4-1
SUB
WIN
vs Semen Tyrlya
StandUpWar· Oct 27, 2012· 7-1 vs 6-4
SUB
WIN
vs Johannes Isaksson
Botnia Punishment 12· Sep 14, 2012· Featherweight· 6-1 vs 4-1-1
SUB
R1 · 1:50
WIN
vs Kari Paivinen
Lappeenranta Fight Night· Apr 14, 2012· 5-1 vs 3-1
SUB
WIN
vs Aleksejs Povulans
CAGE MMA Finland· Mar 3, 2012· 4-1 vs 2-3
DEC
WIN
vs Lauri Vaatainen
CAGE MMA Finland· Oct 8, 2011· 3-1 vs 5-5
SUB
LOSS
vs Viktor Tomasević
Finland Regional· Jun 18, 2011· 2-1 vs 3-2
SUB
WIN
vs Markus Rytohonka
Turku Fight· Apr 9, 2011· 2-0 vs 0-1
SUB
WIN
vs Tadas Aleksonis
Turku Fight· Oct 22, 2010· 1-0 vs 1-1-1
SUB

Background

Credentials, amateur pedigree and camp

Camp

SBG Ireland

Fight DNA

Submission Ace

UFCalendar's style model · Lightweight roster (480 fighters)

Punch power67

Kick power53

Punch speed50

Kick speed49

Accuracy49

Takedowns95

Ground striking94

Submissions97

Chin71

Body strength67

Cardio72

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

By the numbers

Pro MMARecord: 20-11-0 · Source: UFCalendar

Striking

Strikes landed1.41per min

44% accuracy

Strikes absorbed3.23per min

46% avoided

Grappling

Takedowns landed3.93per 15 min

44% success

Takedowns stuffed33%

Submission attempts0.9per 15 min

UFC careerRecord: 7-7-0 · Source: UFCStats.com

Striking

Strikes landed1.33per min

44% accuracy

Strikes absorbed2.98per min

46% avoided

Grappling

Takedowns landed3.96per 15 min

43% success

Takedowns stuffed36%

Submission attempts1.0per 15 min

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Where they rank

All-time boards where Makwan Amirkhani sits in the top 25.

All MMA

UFC

Bonus résumé

Makwan Amirkhani has won 3 UFC post-fight bonuses. Estimated bonus earnings: $150,000.

★ Performance of the Night ×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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Salary & career earnings

Disclosed purses, reported paydays and what we estimate Makwan Amirkhani earns per fight.

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UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current: 1720▲6
Peak: 1787Jun 1, 2019
Rated fights: 31

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Frequently asked questions

When does Makwan Amirkhani fight next?

Makwan Amirkhani has no confirmed upcoming fight.

What is Makwan Amirkhani's record?

Makwan Amirkhani's professional MMA record is 20-11-0.

Who is Makwan Amirkhani fighting next?

Makwan Amirkhani's next opponent has not been announced.

Who did Makwan Amirkhani fight last?

Makwan Amirkhani most recently fought Attila Korkmaz at OKTAGON 58: Vémola vs Végh 2 on Saturday, June 8, 2024, LOSS (Submission).

What weight class does Makwan Amirkhani fight in?

Makwan Amirkhani fights at Lightweight.

How many knockouts does Makwan Amirkhani have?

Makwan Amirkhani has 1 win by KO/TKO and 14 wins by submission.

How many UFC bonuses has Makwan Amirkhani won?

Makwan Amirkhani has won 3 UFC post-fight bonuses: 3× Performance of the Night.

How tall is Makwan Amirkhani?

Makwan Amirkhani is 5'10" (178 cm) tall.

How much does Makwan Amirkhani weigh?

Makwan Amirkhani weighs 145 lbs (66 kg).

What is Makwan Amirkhani's reach?

Makwan Amirkhani has a reach of 72" (183 cm).

How old is Makwan Amirkhani?

Makwan Amirkhani is 38 years old (born Nov 8, 1988).

Where is Makwan Amirkhani from?

Makwan Amirkhani is from Finland.

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