Islam Makhachev
| Islam Makhachev Ислам Махачев |
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| Born | Islam Ramazanovich Makhachev October 27, 1991 Makhachkala, Dagestan ASSR, Russian SFSR, Soviet Union |
| Nationality | Russia |
| Ethnicity | Lak |
| Height | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) |
| Weight | 155 lb (70 kg; 11.1 st) |
| Division | Lightweight |
| Style | Wushu, Judo, Sambo |
| Fighting out of |
Makhachkala, Dagestan, Russia San Jose, California, United States |
| Team |
American Kickboxing Academy Fight Spirit Team Gadzhi Makhachev freestyle wrestling club Old School Fighters KHK MMA Team Eagles MMA |
| Trainer | Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov |
| Rank | International Master of Sport in Sambo |
| Years active | 2010-present |
| Mixed martial arts record | |
| Total | 14 |
| Wins | 13 |
| By knockout | 2 |
| By submission | 6 |
| By decision | 5 |
| Losses | 1 |
| By knockout | 1 |
| Draws | 0 |
| Other information | |
| Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog | |
| Medal record | ||
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Representing  Russia
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| Men's Combat Sambo | ||
| World Championships | ||
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2016 Sofia | -74 kg |
Islam Ramazanovich Makhachev (Russian: Ислам Рамазанович Махачев; born October 27, 1991 in Dagestan) is a Lak mixed martial artist, judoka and sambist with Russian citizenship. He is Combat Sambo World Champion, and currently fights in the lightweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship.
Islam was born in Makhachkala, Dagestan of Lak ethnicity. He trained and competed in combat sambo. In 2016 World Combat Sambo Championship he won gold medal, in the final match he wins 7–0 over Valentin Benishev of Bulgaria
Makhachev made his M-1 Global debut against Tengiz Khuchua on February 12, 2011 and won the fight via KO in the first round.
In his second fight for the promotion, Makhachev faced Mansour Barnaoui, on April 9, 2013 at M-1 Challenge 38. He won via unanimous decision (30–27, 30–27,30–27).
Makhachev faced undefeated Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt Rander Junio on August 21, 2013 at M-1 Challenge 41. He won via unanimous decision.
Makhachev faced M-1 Global Yuri Ivlev on June 7, 2014 at M-1 Challenge 49. Islam dominated the fight, he softened up Ivlev with punches before finishing the fight by submission via armbar.
On September 7, 2014, in his final bout for M-1 Global before signing with the UFC, Makhachev defeated Ivica Truscek via submission in the third round.
On October 2, 2014, Makhachev signed a four-fight contract with the UFC.
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