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Islam Makhachev
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Islam Makhachev

Islam Makhachev

RussiaRussia
Welterweight Wrestling
Record28-1-0
Streak16 Wins
Height5' 10"
Weight77 kg
Reach70.5"
Age34

Performance

93 Global score
Submission artist
Elo rating 1658 (Peak 1658)

Strengths

  • Strikes absorbed/min96
  • Control/round96
  • Striking accuracy94
  • Takedown accuracy91
  • Clinch striking91

Weaknesses

  • Distance striking11
  • Sig. strikes/min21
  • Leg strikes26
  • Head strikes50
  • Strike defense81

Advanced Statistics

61%Striking accuracy
57%Strike defense
88%Takedown defense
78%Finish rate
Head 60.7% Body 31% Legs 8.4%
Distance 54.4% Clinch 24.3% Ground 21.3%
Sig. strikes/min
2.4
Strikes absorbed/min
1.6
Takedowns/15min
2.8
Control/round
2:44
Sub attempts/15min
1
Takedown accuracy
59.4%

Updated on 7/5/2026

Summary

Islam Makhachev is a Welterweight MMA fighter with a record of 28-1-0. 34 years old. Currently ranked #C in the UFC. Represents Russia. Current streak: 16 Wins.

Updated on Jul 5, 2026
Archetype
The Submission Specialist
Regularly submits opponents on the ground. A grappling expert.

How does Islam Makhachev win his fights?

KO
5
SUB
13
DEC
10

What are Islam Makhachev's last 5 fights?

W
UFC
Jack Della Maddalena
Jack Della Maddalena
Unanimous decision
Nov 15, 2025
W
UFC
Renato Moicano
Renato Moicano
Submission - R1
Jan 18, 2025
W
UFC
Dustin Poirier
Dustin Poirier
Submission - R5
Jun 1, 2024
W
UFC
Alexander Volkanovski
Alexander Volkanovski
KO/TKO - R1
Oct 21, 2023
W
UFC
Alexander Volkanovski
Alexander Volkanovski
Unanimous decision
Feb 11, 2023

What is Islam Makhachev's next fight?

Islam Makhachev
Islam Makhachev 28-1-0
VSWelterweight
I
Ian Machado Garry
UFC 330: Makhachev vs. Machado Garry Aug 15, 2026
⚔ Tale of the tape →

Which fighters are similar to Islam Makhachev?

Muslim Salikhov
22-6-0
Carlos Prates
24-7-0
Max Holloway
27-9-0
Jack Della Maddalena
18-4-0
Gabriel Bonfim
20-1-0
Sean Brady
19-2-0

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