Islam Makhachev has fought 25 times in his MMA career, with a record of 24 wins and 1 loss. His most recent fight was against Alexander Volkanovski on February 11, 2023, at UFC 284. He won the fight by unanimous decision.
Here are some of the notable fighters that Islam Makhachev has fought:
- Gleison Tibau (Won by KO/TKO)
- Nik Lentz (Won by unanimous decision)
- Chris Wade (Won by unanimous decision)
- Adriano Martins (Lost by KO/TKO)
- Drew Dober (Won by submission)
- Arman Tsarukyan (Won by unanimous decision)
- Dan Hooker (Won by unanimous decision)
- Thiago Moises (Won by submission)
- Bobby Green (Won by submission)
- Rafael dos Anjos (Won by unanimous decision)
Makhachev is a well-rounded fighter with a strong ground game. He is also a good striker, and he has shown improvement in his striking skills in recent fights. He is considered to be one of the best lightweight fighters in the world, and he is expected to challenge for the UFC title in the near future.
Islam Makhachev defeated Charles Oliveira by submission in the second round of their fight at UFC 280 on October 22, 2022. The fight was for the vacant UFC lightweight championship. Makhachev dominated the fight from the start, taking Oliveira down and controlling him on the ground. In the second roRead more
Islam Makhachev defeated Charles Oliveira by submission in the second round of their fight at UFC 280 on October 22, 2022. The fight was for the vacant UFC lightweight championship.
Makhachev dominated the fight from the start, taking Oliveira down and controlling him on the ground. In the second round, Makhachev secured a rear-naked choke and Oliveira was forced to tap out.
Makhachev’s victory was a dominant performance, and he is now the UFC lightweight champion. He is considered to be one of the best lightweight fighters in the world, and he is expected to defend his title against the top contenders in the division.
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