Islam Makhachev

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Mixed Martial Artist

Makhachkala, Dagestan, RussiaBorn October 27, 1991

5'10" (178 cm)

Record

Wins: 28
Losses: 1
Draws: 0
KOs: 5

Weight: WelterweightStance: SouthpawReach: 178 cm

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About

Islam Makhachev is a Russian mixed martial artist and the current UFC Welterweight Champion, and a former long-reigning UFC Lightweight Champion. A protege of Khabib Nurmagomedov and a product of Dagestan's elite grappling scene, he is widely ranked among the best pound-for-pound fighters in the world. Makhachev holds a professional record of 28 wins and 1 loss.