Islam Makhachev

Islam Ramazanovich Makhachev (Russian: Ислам Рамазанович Махачев; born September 27, 1991) is a Russian professional mixed martial artist, from the Republic of Dagestan. He currently fights in the Lightweight division for the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). He is a Combat Sambo World Champion[5] and trains with Khabib Nurmagomedov at AKA.[6] As of January 25, 2021, he is #14 in the UFC lightweight rankings.[7]

In this Eastern Slavic name, the patronymic is Ramazanovich and the family name is Makhachev.
Islam Makhachev
Ислам Махачев
Makhachev in 2016
BornIslam Ramazanovich Makhachev
(1991-10-27) October 27, 1991
Makhachkala, Dagestan ASSR, Russian SFSR, USSR
NationalityRussian
Height5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)[1]
Weight155 lb (70 kg; 11.1 st)[2]
186 lb (84 kg; 13.3 st) (walk around weight)[3]
DivisionLightweight
Reach70 1⁄2 in (179 cm)
StyleSambo
Fighting out ofMakhachkala, Dagestan, Russia
San Jose, California, United States
TeamAmerican Kickboxing Academy
Fight Spirit Team
Gadzhi Makhachev freestyle wrestling club
Old School Fighters
KHK MMA Team
Eagles MMA
TrainerAbdulmanap Nurmagomedov (former)
Javier Mendez
RankInternational Master of Sport in Combat Sambo[4]
Years active2010-present
Mixed martial arts record
Total19
Wins18
By knockout3
By submission7
By decision8
Losses1
By knockout1
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog
Medal record
Representing  Russia
Men's Combat Sambo
World Championships
2016 Sofia-74 kg

Early life

Islam was born in Makhachkala, Dagestan ASSR of Lak ethnicity. He trained and competed in combat sambo. Islam grew up with Khabib Nurmagomedov and still trains with him to this day. In 2016 World Combat Sambo Championship he won a gold medal, in the final match he won 7–0 over Valentin Benishev of Bulgaria.[8]

Mixed martial arts career

M-1 Global

Makhachev made his M-1 Global debut against Tengiz Khuchua on February 12, 2011 and won the fight via KO in the first round.[9]

In his second fight for the promotion, Makhachev faced Mansour Barnaoui, on April 9, 2013 at M-1 Challenge 38. He won via unanimous decision (30–27, 30–27,30–27).[10]

Makhachev faced undefeated Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt[11] Rander Junio on August 21, 2013 at M-1 Challenge 41. He won via unanimous decision.[12]

Makhachev faced M-1 Global Yuri Ivlev on June 7, 2014 at M-1 Challenge 49. Islam dominated the fight, he softened up Ivlev with punches before finishing the fight by submission via armbar.[13]

On September 7, 2014, in his final bout for M-1 Global before signing with the UFC, Makhachev defeated Ivica Truscek via submission in the third round.[14]

Ultimate Fighting Championship

On October 2, 2014, Makhachev signed a four-fight contract with the UFC.[15]

Makhachev submitted Leo Kuntz in the second round on May 23, 2015, at UFC 187.[16]

Makhachev lost by first-round technical knockout to Adriano Martins at UFC 192 on October 3, 2015.[17]

Makhachev was expected to face Drew Dober on April 16, 2016, at UFC on Fox 19.[18] After the weigh ins, the UFC announced that Makhachev had failed an out-of-competition drug screening, testing positive for the banned anti-ischemic meldonium. The match was cancelled.[19] USADA lifted the suspension of Makhachev after a hearing on July 2, 2016.[20]

Makhachev returned to face Chris Wade on September 17, 2016 at UFC Fight Night 94.[21] He won the fight via unanimous decision.[22]

Makhachev faced Nik Lentz on February 11, 2017, at UFC 208.[23] He won the fight by unanimous decision (30–27, 30–25, 30–25).[24]

Makhachev was expected to face Michel Prazeres on September 2, 2017 at UFC Fight Night 115.[25] However, Makhachev pulled out of the fight in the beginning of August citing a religious reason, and he was replaced by Mads Burnell.[26]

Makhachev faced Gleison Tibau on January 20, 2018 at UFC 220.[27] He won the fight by knockout in 57 seconds in the first round.[28]

Makhachev faced Kajan Johnson on July 28, 2018 at UFC on Fox 30.[29] Makhachev took Johnson down in the first round, where he worked to mount and secured the armbar, forcing Johnson to tap; giving Makhachev a submission victory.[30]

Makhachev was expected to face Francisco Trinaldo on January 26, 2019 at UFC 233.[31] However, it was reported on November 11, 2018 Makhachev was pulled out from the event due to undisclosed reason and he was replaced by Alexander Hernandez.[32]

Makhachev faced Arman Tsarukyan on April 20, 2019 at UFC on ESPN+ 7.[33][34] He won the fight via unanimous decision.[35] This win earned him the Fight of the Night award.[36]

Makhachev faced Davi Ramos on September 7, 2019 at UFC 242.[37] He won the fight via unanimous decision.[38]

Makhachev was scheduled to face Alexander Hernandez on April 18, 2020 at UFC 249.;[39] However, Makhachev was removed from the card due to travel restrictions related to the COVID-19 pandemic and he was replaced by Omar Morales.[40]

Makhachev was expected to face Rafael dos Anjos on October 24, 2020 at UFC 254.[41] However, on October 8, 2020 it was reported that dos Anjos tested positive for COVID-19 and he was removed from the bout.[42] The pairing was left intact and rescheduled for November 14, 2020 at UFC Fight Night: Felder vs. dos Anjos.[43] However, on November 8, it was reported that Makhachev was forced to pull from the event due to staph infection.[44][45]

Makhachev is scheduled to face Drew Dober March 6th 2021 at UFC 259.[46] The pair was previously scheduled on April 16, 2016 at UFC on Fox 19,[47] but the bout was cancelled after the weigh ins, the UFC announced that Makhachev had failed an out-of-competition drug screening, testing positive for the banned anti-ischemic meldonium.[48]

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts

Sambo
  • Fédération Internationale Amateur de Sambo (FIAS)
    • 2016 FIAS World Combat Sambo Championships Gold Medalist
  • World Combat Sambo Federation (not FIAS)
    • Combat Sambo World champion[51]
  • Combat Sambo Federation of Russia
    • Combat Sambo Russian National champion (four time)
  • All-Russian
    • Russian Nationals 2016 champion (World Team Trials-FIAS)

Grappling
  • UWW Russian Grappling Federation
    • North Caucasian Federal District 1st

Mixed martial arts record
Professional record breakdown
19 matches 18 wins 1 loss
By knockout 3 1
By submission 7 0
By decision 8 0
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Win 18–1 Davi Ramos Decision (unanimous) UFC 242 September 7, 2019 3 5:00 Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Win 17–1 Arman Tsarukyan Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Overeem vs. Oleinik April 20, 2019 3 5:00 Saint Petersburg, Russia Fight of the Night.
Win 16–1 Kajan Johnson Submission (armbar) UFC on Fox: Alvarez vs. Poirier 2 July 28, 2018 1 4:43 Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Win 15–1 Gleison Tibau KO (punch) UFC 220 January 20, 2018 1 0:57 Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Win 14–1 Nik Lentz Decision (unanimous) UFC 208 February 11, 2017 3 5:00 Brooklyn, New York, United States
Win 13–1 Chris Wade Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Poirier vs. Johnson September 17, 2016 3 5:00 Hidalgo, Texas, United States
Loss 12–1 Adriano Martins KO (punch) UFC 192 October 3, 2015 1 1:46 Houston, Texas, United States
Win 12–0 Leo Kuntz Submission (rear-naked choke) UFC 187 May 23, 2015 2 2:38 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win 11–0 Ivica Trušček Submission (inverted triangle choke) M-1 Challenge 51 September 7, 2014 3 4:45 Saint Petersburg, Russia Catchweight (165 lbs) bout.
Win 10–0 Yuri Ivlev Submission (armbar) M-1 Challenge 49 June 7, 2014 1 1:49 Ingushetia, Russia
Win 9–0 Rander Junio Decision (unanimous) M-1 Challenge 41 August 21, 2013 3 5:00 Saint Petersburg, Russia
Win 8–0 Mansour Barnaoui Decision (unanimous) M-1 Challenge 38 April 9, 2013 3 5:00 Saint Petersburg, Russia
Win 7–0 Anatoly Kormilkin Submission (armbar) Lion's Fights 2 September 2, 2012 1 3:17 Saint Petersburg, Russia
Win 6–0 Migel Grigoryan Submission (rear-naked choke) Siberian Fighting Championship 1 December 15, 2011 1 4:25 Tomsk, Russia
Win 5–0 Vladimir Egoyan Decision (split) ProFC: Union Nation Cup Final July 2, 2011 2 5:00 Rostov-on-Don, Russia
Win 4–0 Magomed Ibragimov Submission (triangle choke) Tsumada Fighting Championship 5 July 1, 2011 2 3:15 Tsumadinsky, Russia
Win 3–0 Martiros Grigoryan TKO (punches) ProFC: Union Nation Cup 15 May 6, 2011 1 2:52 Simferopol, Russia
Win 2–0 Tengiz Khuchua KO (punch) M-1 Selection Ukraine 2010: The Finals February 12, 2011 2 0:30 Kyiv, Ukraine
Win 1–0 Magomed Bekbolatov Decision (unanimous) Tsumada Fighting Championship 4 August 1, 2010 2 5:00 Tsumadinsky, Russia

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See also

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