Islam Ramazanovich Makhachev (Russian: Ислам Рамазанович Махачев; [1] 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 . [ 8 ]

Another very dangerous fighter from Dagistan. #OnThisDay in 2015: A young Islam Makhachev made his first EVER appearance in the UFC!

Jan 30, 2023 · Khabib Nurmagomedov has shared one story of young Islam Makhachev winning a competition at a young age along with his elder brother.

Mar 11, 2022 · In this video we take you through the best moments of the young Islam Makhachev. He is performing very good in the UFC with Khabib as coach and also his chil...

May 15, 2023 · All the credit to: @yuka_mma#islammakhachev #khabib #ufc

Jan 8, 2025 · Islam Makhachev continues to cement his legacy as one of the most dominant forces in MMA. The UFC lightweight champion has proven his skills against elite competitors, establishing himself as a formidable presence in the sport. But for how long is he planning to stay in the fight game?

Jan 18, 2025 · Born in Makhachkala during the time of the USSR, Islam Makhachev grew up in the village of Burshi, where he was picked on by other kids. While fans know that he’s a devout Muslim and a Russian national, they may not have any idea about his ethnic roots, given that the lightweight champion has hardly mentioned anything about it in public.

Nov 1, 2023 · In an older interview, Khabib Nurmagomedov gave an account of his first meeting with Islam Makhachev, which was more than twenty years ago. 'The Eagle' said: "You know what's interesting? It...

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.