Islam Makhachev Career Fights

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Islam Makhachev has had an impressive career in the UFC, marked by a series of significant victories and a dominant presence in the lightweight division. Here are some highlights of his UFC career:

Professional Record: As of now, Makhachev has a professional MMA record of 25 wins and 1 loss1.
UFC Debut: He made his UFC debut on May 23, 2015, and has since climbed the ranks to become one of the top fighters in the lightweight division2.
Current Champion: Makhachev is the reigning UFC Lightweight Champion3.
Win Streak: He is currently on a 13-fight win streak in the UFC, showcasing his skill and consistency in the octagon3.
Fighting Style: Known for his grappling prowess, Makhachev has secured many of his wins by submission, with a total of 11 submission victories in his UFC career3.
Notable Victories: His UFC tenure includes wins over notable fighters such as Charles Oliveira, Dan Hooker, and Drew Dober. His most recent victory was against Alexander Volkanovski on October 21, 2023, where he won by KO/TKO with a kick in the first round1.
Upcoming Fight: Makhachev is scheduled to fight Dustin Poirier at UFC 302 on June 1, 20241.

Makhachev’s career statistics are also noteworthy:

Significant Strikes Landed per Minute (SLpM): 2.46
Striking Accuracy: 60%
Significant Strikes Absorbed per Minute (SApM): 1.27
Striking Defense: 61%
Average Takedowns Landed per 15 minutes: 3.17
Takedown Accuracy: 60%
Takedown Defense: 90%
Average Submissions Attempted per 15 minutes: 1.01

These statistics reflect his balanced approach to both striking and grappling, making him a formidable opponent in the UFC lightweight division.

Islam Makhachev Career Fight Videos