Fighters » Islam Makhachev
Islam Makhachev’s most notable fights are his championship bouts, which showcase his rise to and defense of the UFC Lightweight title. The table below summarizes these key matches:
| Date | Event | Opponent | Result | Method | Round | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 18, 2025 | UFC 311 | Renato Moicano | Win | Submission (D’Arce Choke) | 1 | 4:05 |
| Jun 1, 2024 | UFC 302 | Dustin Poirier | Win | Submission (D’Arce Choke) | 5 | 2:42 |
| Oct 21, 2023 | UFC 294 | Alexander Volkanovski | Win | KO/TKO (Head Kick) | 1 | 3:06 |
| Feb 11, 2023 | UFC 284 | Alexander Volkanovski | Win | Unanimous Decision | 5 | 5:00 |
| Oct 22, 2022 | UFC 280 | Charles Oliveira | Win | Submission (Arm-Triangle Choke) | 2 | 3:16 |
Other Career Highlights
Beyond his title fights, a few other bouts were crucial in building Makhachev’s reputation:
- UFC Fight Night (Feb 26, 2022) vs. Bobby Green: Stepping in on short notice, Makhachev dominated and won via TKO (Punches) in the first round, solidifying his status as a top contender .
- UFC 267 (Oct 30, 2021) vs. Dan Hooker: Also a short-notice fight, Makhachev quickly submitted the seasoned Hooker with a Kimura in the first round .
- UFC 192 (Oct 3, 2015) vs. Adriano Martins: This fight is notable as it marks Makhachev’s only professional loss to date, which came by KO in the first round .
Fighting Style and Background
Makhachev is known for his dominant wrestling and combat sambo base, making him a formidable grappler . His fighting style is often considered methodical and suffocating, as he effectively uses takedowns and ground control to either submit his opponents or secure decisive victories . He trains out of Eagles MMA in Dagestan, Russia, and is a longtime teammate and protege of the undefeated former champion Khabib Nurmagomedov .
