Islam Makhachev
Russian mixed martial artist (born 1991)
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Islam Ramazanovich Makhachev is a Russian professional mixed martial artist and former sambo competitor. He currently competes in the Lightweight division in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), where he is the current UFC Lightweight Champion. Makhachev has competed professionally since 2010, along with becoming a combat sambo world champion in 2016 and two-time Russian national champion at 74 kg. As of 7 November 2023, he is #1 in the UFC men's pound-for-pound rankings.
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Makhachev submits Poirier in gruelling title fightIslam Makhachev submits Dustin Poirier in the fifth round of a gruelling contest to retain his lightweight title at UFC 302 in New Jersey.BBC Sport - Published | |
Fighter opinions divided on redesigned UFC glovesDustin Poirier and Islam Makhachev have contrasting views on new gloves which are set to be introduced at UFC 302 on Saturday, where the pair will compete for the lightweight title.BBC Sport - Published | |
Nurmagomedov back in Makhachev's corner against PoirierIslam Makhachev will have Khabib Nurmagomedov in his corner for the first time in almost two years when he defends his lightweight title against Dustin Poirier at UFC 302 in New Jersey on Saturday.BBC Sport - Published | |
Makhachev knocks out Volkanovski to retain titleIslam Makhachev knocks out Alexander Volkanovski in the first round of their rematch to retain his lightweight title at UFC 294 in Abu Dhabi.BBC Sport - Published | |
Volkanovski loses 25.5lb in 11 days for title boutAlexander Volkanovski says he lost nearly two stone (25.5lb) in 11 days to make weight for his rematch against Islam Makhachev at UFC 294 on Saturday.BBC Sport - Published | |
'If roles were reversed, this fight isn't happening'Alexander Volkanovski is stepping up on 12 days' notice to fight Islam Makhachev for the lightweight title at UFC 294 in Abu Dhabi on Saturday.BBC Sport - Published | |
Oliveira out of UFC 294 rematch with MakhachevCharles Oliveira pulls out of the rematch with defending lightweight champion Islam Makhachev at UFC 294 in Abu Dhabi through injury.BBC Sport - Published | |
Makhachev-Oliveira rematch set for Abu DhabiIslam Makhachev will defend his lightweight title in a rematch against Charles Oliveira at UFC 294 in Abu Dhabi in October.BBC Sport - Published | |
Justin Gaethje Wants Poirier Next, Believes He Can KO Islam MakhachevJustin Gaethje's gearing up for a title run, and the UFC star tells us he has the power to dethrone champ Islam Makhachev ... but he knows he has to earn the fight, and he's ready to run through Dustin..TMZ.com - Published | |
Makhachev retains UFC lightweight titleIslam Makhachev outpoints Alexander Volkanovski to retain his lightweight title at UFC 284 in Perth, Australia.BBC Sport - Published | |
Dismiss me for my size at your peril - VolkanovskiAlexander Volkanovski is embracing being the underdog as he looks to become a double champion against Islam Makhachev at UFC 284 on Saturday.BBC Sport - Published | |
'We speak every day' - Makhachev on NurmagomedovIslam Makhachev will defend his lightweight title against Alexander Volkanovski without Khabib Nurmagomedov in his corner at UFC 284 on Saturday.BBC Sport - Published | |
Khabib Nurmagomedov Says Islam Makhachev Could Be Better Fighter Than HimKhabib Nurmagomedov -- arguably the greatest MMA fighter of all time -- tells TMZ Sports his friend and protégé, Islam Makhachev, could ultimately be a better fighter! "Definitely, it's possible. You..TMZ.com - Published | Khabib Nurmagomedov: Ex-champion says Islam Makhachev deserves UFC title shot over Justin GaethjeKhabib Nurmagomedov tells Justin Gaethje to "shut up" and accept emerging contender Islam Makhachev deserves the next UFC lightweight title shot.BBC Sport - Published |