Makhachev made his next title defense against Renato Moicano on 18 January 2025 at UFC 311. [88] Makhachev was originally slated to defend the belt in a rematch against Arman Tsarukyan , but one day before the event, a back injury suffered by Tsarukyan forced him to withdraw from the bout; Moicano was originally scheduled to face Beneil Dariush ...

Islam Makhachev is a Russian professional mixed martial artist and the UFC lightweight champion. Get the latest UFC breaking news, fight night results, MMA records and stats, highlights, photos,...

Feb 26, 2019 · Islam Makhachev Chris Wade 0 0 12 5 4 0 2 2 UFC Fight Night: Poirier vs. Johnson Sep. 17, 2016 U-DEC 3 5:00 loss. Islam Makhachev Adriano Martins 0 1 4 3 0 0 0 0 ...

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Oct 28, 2024 · Islam Makhachev is a professional mixed martial artist from Russia, making waves in the lightweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). Known for his exceptional grappling skills and combat sambo background, he's quickly becoming one of the sport's most talked-about fighters.

Oct 30, 2024 · Islam Makhachev is a Russian world champion in combat sambo and the lightweight champion of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) in mixed martial arts. He fights in styles such as wushu-sanda, combat sambo, judo, boxing, and freestyle wrestling.

Jan 18, 2025 · Islam Makhachev (27-1-0) is a Pro MMA Fighter out of Makhachkala, Dagestan, Russia and the #1st ranked Top Lightweight MMA fighter. View complete Tapology profile, bio, rankings, photos, news and record.

Islam Ramazanovich Makhachev (Russian: Ислам Рамазанович Махачев; born 27 October 1991) is a Russian professional mixed martial artist and former sambo competitor. He currently competes in the Lightweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), where he is the current UFC Lightweight Champion.

Feb 23, 2025 · Islam Makhachev reacts after defeating Renato Moicano in a lightweight title fight during UFC 311 at Intuit Dome. / Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images. ... Stick with MMA Knockout for ...