MMA Full Contact

Welterweight

Islam Makhachev

Makhachkala, Republic of Dagestan, Russia

19 recorded fights

Recorded bouts
18-1-0

Incomplete archive totals, not a full professional record.

KO
3
SUB
8
DEC
7
Islam Makhachev
Born
Sep 27, 1991 · age 35
Height
178 cm
Reach
70"
Stance
Southpaw
Weight
155 lb
Division
Welterweight
Team
Fightspirit Team

UFC career stats

Averages from 18 UFC fights. Source: ufcstats.com.

Reach
70"
Stance
Southpaw
Striking
Strikes landed / min 2.16
Strikes absorbed / min 1.28
Striking accuracy 58%
Striking defence 62%
Knockdowns / 15 min 0.27
Grappling
Takedowns / 15 min 2.73
Submissions / 15 min 0.87
Takedown accuracy 56%
Takedown defence 91%
Control time / fight 5:38

Islam Makhachev is the UFC welterweight champion and a former lightweight champion, one of the few fighters to hold UFC titles in two divisions. He is 7-0 in UFC title fights, and his win over Ian Machado Garry at UFC 330 made his 17-fight streak the longest in UFC history.

FAQs

Which bouts are recorded for Islam Makhachev?
This archive records Islam Makhachev at 18-1-0. Wins split: 3 by knockout, 8 by submission, 7 by decision. Recorded finish rate: 61% of wins. These are incomplete archive totals, not a full professional record.
Which weight class is listed for Islam Makhachev?
Islam Makhachev is listed in the Welterweight division. They stand 178 cm.
Where is Islam Makhachev from?
Islam Makhachev is from Makhachkala, Republic of Dagestan, Russia. Born Sep 27, 1991, currently age 35.
Which gym or team does Islam Makhachev train with?
Islam Makhachev trains with Fightspirit Team.

Championship reigns (2)

Title history inferred from recorded bouts. Missing results and vacancies may leave gaps.

  1. Welterweight Champion 2025, end not recorded
    Won at UFC 322 DELLA MADDALENA VS MAKHACHEV · 1 recorded defence
  2. Lightweight Champion 2022, end not recorded
    Won at UFC 280 OLIVEIRA VS MAKHACHEV · 4 recorded defences

Title fights (7-0)

This archive includes 7 championship bouts, with 7 recorded wins for Islam Makhachev.

2026 1 fight
2025 2 fights
2024 1 fight
2023 2 fights
2022 1 fight

Fight history

Career timeline 2019 → 2026
2026 1 fight
2025 2 fights
2024 1 fight
2023 2 fights
2022 2 fights
2021 3 fights
2019 2 fights
2018 2 fights
2017 1 fight
2016 1 fight
2015 2 fights

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