Quick Info
| Profession | Mixed Martial Artist |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Russian |
| Date of Birth | 27/10/1991 |
| Age | 34 years |
| Birthplace | Makhachkala, Dagestan, Russia |
Latest News about Islam Makhachev
15/11/2025
Islam Makhachev defeated Jack Della Maddalena by unanimous decision at UFC 322 to win the UFC welterweight title and become a two-division UFC champion. The victory extended his UFC winning streak to 16, tying Anderson Silva for the longest in UFC history.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Islam Ramazanovich Makhachev |
|---|---|
| Alias | The Next Khabib |
| Current Title | UFC Welterweight Champion |
| Former Title | UFC Lightweight Champion (Oct 2022 – Jun 2025) |
| Notable Achievement | First Russian champion in two weight categories (Lightweight and Welterweight) |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5' 10" (178 cm) |
|---|---|
| Weight | 170 lbs (77 kg) |
| Reach | 70" (178 cm) |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Division | Welterweight |
Personal Life
| Ethnicity | Lak |
|---|---|
| Marital Status | Single |
Relationships & More
| Trainer | Khabib Nurmagomedov |
|---|---|
| Team | Eagles MMA |
Family
| Father | Ramazan Makhachev |
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Career
| Professional Start | 2010 |
|---|---|
| UFC Record | 28-1-0 |
| Total Wins | 28 |
| Wins by Knockout | 5 |
| Wins by Submission | 13 |
| Wins by Decision | 10 |
| Consecutive UFC Wins | 16 |
| Major Titles Held |
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| Pound-for-Pound Ranking | #1 (as of 18/11/2025) |
Favourites
| Favorite Move | Grappling and Wrestling |
|---|---|
| Favorite Fighter | Khabib Nurmagomedov |
Style Quotient
| Fighting Style | Grappling, Wrestling, Submission |
|---|---|
| Strengths | Elite ground control, wrestling, finishing ability |
Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/islam_makhachev/ | |
| https://x.com/islam_makhachev |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. He is of Lak ethnicity. | |
| 2. He grew up in Makhachkala, the capital of Dagestan. | |
| 3. He trained under former UFC Champion Khabib Nurmagomedov. | |
| 4. He vacated the Lightweight title to move up to Welterweight. | |
| 5. He is often compared to Khabib Nurmagomedov due to similar fighting styles. |