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 of 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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I can be three-division UFC champ - Makhachev Islam Makhachev says he will not retire from MMA before he is given a chance to become a multi-weight UFC champion. BBC Sport - Published on January 19, 2025
Makhachev breaks Nurmagomedov record with UFC win Islam Makhachev stopped Renato Moicano to retain his UFC lightweight title in stunning fashion at UFC 311 in California. BBC Sport - Published on January 19, 2025
Meet coach Khabib's MMA super-team Khabib Nurmagomedov is set to coach close friend Islam Makhachev and cousin Umar Nurmagomedov in two title fights at UFC 311 in Inglewood, California on Saturday. BBC Sport - Published on January 18, 2025

Moicano steps in on 24 hours notice to fight Makhachev UFC lightweight champion has a new opponent for UFC 311, with Renato Moicano stepping up on 24 hours notice. BBC Sport - Published on January 17, 2025
Makhachev to defend lightweight title at UFC 311 Islam Makhachev will defend his lightweight title at UFC 311, while Umar Nurmagomedov gets his first shot at a UFC belt on 18 January. BBC Sport - Published on December 5, 2024
Makhachev submits Poirier in gruelling title fight Islam 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 on June 2, 2024

Fighter opinions divided on redesigned UFC gloves Dustin 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 on May 30, 2024
Nurmagomedov back in Makhachev's corner against Poirier Islam 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 on May 29, 2024
Makhachev knocks out Volkanovski to retain title Islam 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 on October 21, 2023
Volkanovski loses 25.5lb in 11 days for title bout Alexander 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 on October 20, 2023

'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 on October 19, 2023
Oliveira out of UFC 294 rematch with Makhachev Charles Oliveira pulls out of the rematch with defending lightweight champion Islam Makhachev at UFC 294 in Abu Dhabi through injury. BBC Sport - Published on October 11, 2023
Makhachev-Oliveira rematch set for Abu Dhabi Islam Makhachev will defend his lightweight title in a rematch against Charles Oliveira at UFC 294 in Abu Dhabi in October. BBC Sport - Published on July 20, 2023	Justin Gaethje Wants Poirier Next, Believes He Can KO Islam Makhachev Justin 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 on March 30, 2023
Dismiss me for my size at your peril - Volkanovski Alexander 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 on February 11, 2023	'We speak every day' - Makhachev on Nurmagomedov Islam Makhachev will defend his lightweight title against Alexander Volkanovski without Khabib Nurmagomedov in his corner at UFC 284 on Saturday. BBC Sport - Published on February 9, 2023
Khabib Nurmagomedov Says Islam Makhachev Could Be Better Fighter Than Him Khabib 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 on May 19, 2022