UFC / MMA · Welterweight (170 lb) · Fighter Profile

Champion

Islam Makhachev

29-1-0

UFC Welterweight Champion

Islam Makhachev

Bio

The Dagestani southpaw moved up and conquered welterweight, extending a 17-fight UFC win streak. Khabib Nurmagomedov's protégé blends suffocating grappling with ever-sharpening striking, and his title defense over Ian Machado Garry at UFC 330 was a masterclass.

Tale of the Tape

Record29-1-0
DivisionWelterweight (170 lb)
StatusChampion
Nickname—
Age34
NationalityRussian
Height5'10" / 178cm
Reach70" / 178cm
StanceSouthpaw
Win methodsKO/TKO 5 · SUB 13 · DEC 11

Bout History

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Wvs Ian Machado GarryUFC 330, Aug 15, 202629-1-0
Wvs Jack Della MaddalenaUFC 322, Nov 15, 202528-1-0
Wvs Renato MoicanoUFC 311, Jan 202527-1-0

Most recent first. The last column is the record after that bout.

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