Organization
UFCNationality
Russian
Birth
27/10/1991 (34)
Birthplace
Makhachkala
Russia
Sport / Status
MMA · Active
Weight class
Welterweight
Height
178 cm (5'10")
Reach
178 cm (70")
Style
Sambo
Islam Ramazanovich Makhachev is a Russian professional mixed martial artist and former sambo competitor. He currently competes in the Welterweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), where he is the current UFC Welterweight Champion and former UFC Lightweight Champion. A professional since 2010, along with becoming a combat sambo world champion in 2016 and two-time Russian national champion at 74 kg. As of 18 November 2025, he is #1 in the UFC men's pound-for-pound rankings.
19 total fights · 17% KO rate
