| Islam Makhachev Quick Info | |
|---|---|
| height | 5 feet 10 inches |
| weight | 70 kg |
| Date of birth | September 27, 1991 |
| Zodiac sign | Libra |
| eye color | green |
Islam Makhachev is a Russian professional mixed martial artist and former combat sambo competitor, who began competing in the lightweight division of Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), in 2015. As of November 2022, he was ranked No. 4 in UFC Light ranking. By November of 2022, he had an incredible 21-1 win-loss record in his professional mixed martial arts career. before joining UFC In 2015, they put together an undefeated winning streak of 11–0 and remained unbeaten for over 4 years while competing in the promotion. Tsumada Fighting Championship, M-1 Selection Ukraine, ProFC: Union Nation Cup, Siberian Fighting Championship, lion fightAnd M-1 Challenge, Apart from 1 of these 11 bouts, which took place in Ukraine, the rest took place in Russia.
name at birth
Islam Ramazanovich Makhachev
nick name
Islam
Sun sign
Libra
birth place
Makhachkala, Republic of Dagestan, Russia
Habitat
Makhachkala, Republic of Dagestan, Russia
nationality
Business
Professional Mixed Martial Artist, Combat Sambo Competitor (Retired)
Weight
Lightweight
Posture
speck
the access
5 feet 10 inches or 178 cm
Make
strong
height
5 feet 10 inches or 178 cm
weight
70 kg or 154.5 lbs
girlfriend / spouse
Islam Makhachev reportedly married on April 8, 2022, in a ceremony in Makhachkala, Dagestan. It was also reported that the ceremony was held in a hotel with hundreds of guests. However, as her culture forbids revealing the bride’s face, there is not much information available about her in the public domain.
Caste / Ethnicity
White
He is of Lak (a Northeast Caucasian ethnic group native to an inland region known as Lakia within Dagestan) ancestry.
hair color
dark brown
eye color
green
sexual orientation
Straight
special features
- toned physique
- short hair
- sport a thick beard
- friendly smile
Religion
Islam
Islam Makhachev Facts
- Born in Makhachkala, Islam Makhachev grew up mainly in the remote village of Barshi. He started taking martial arts training from a very young age and during his youth he used to train with future UFC Champion Khabib Nurmagomedov. Their friendship stood the test of time and they trained together until Khabib retired from active competition UFC,
- Before beginning his professional mixed martial arts career in August 2010, he was involved in combat sambo (a Soviet martial art, an internationally practiced combat sport, and a recognized style of amateur wrestling. world wrestling championship Greco-Roman wrestling and freestyle wrestling) with the competitor. He returned to sambo sometime during his mixed martial arts career and won the ‘gold’ medal in the 74 kg category in 2016 Sofia. world sambo championship, In the final match of the tournament, he defeated his opponent by a margin of 7-0.
- As of November of 2022, the only loss of his 22-fight professional mixed martial arts career was against Adriano Martins. It was the 13th professional match of his career and his second in UFC,
- As of November of 2022, he has 1 . had won UFC Bonus Rewards – ‘Fight of the Night’ for his match against Arman Tsarukyan in April 2019. A difficult, protracted battle eventually led Islam to fall in Makhachev’s way through a unanimous decision.
- As of November of 2022, he holds the record for ‘absorbing the least critical strikes per minute’ UFC History’ (0.74).
Featured image by Islam Makhachev/Instagram
