Levan Makashvili
| Levan Makashvili | |
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| Born | Levan Makashvili January 7, 1989 Gori, Georgia |
| Other names | The Hornet |
| Nationality |
American Georgian |
| Height | 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m) |
| Weight | 146 lb (66 kg; 10 st 6 lb) |
| Division | Featherweight |
| Reach | 68 in (170 cm) |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Fighting out of | Oceanside, New York, United States |
| Rank | Purple belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu |
| Years active | 2013–present |
| Mixed martial arts record | |
| Total | 13 |
| Wins | 10 |
| By knockout | 3 |
| By submission | 1 |
| By decision | 6 |
| Losses | 2 |
| By decision | 2 |
| Draws | 1 |
| Other information | |
| Website | Official UFC Profile |
| Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog | |
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Levan Makashvili (born January 7, 1989) is a Georgian-American mixed martial artist, who competes as a featherweight in the Ultimate Fighting Championship.
Born and raised in the central Georgian town of Gori, Makashvili moved to the United States in 2013 in an attempt to enhance his mixed martial arts career.
Makashvili made his professional debut in April 2013 and amassed a record of 6 - 1 before signing with the Ultimate Fighting Championship in February 2015.
Makashvili was expected to make his promotional debut against Nik Lentz on February 14, 2015 at UFC Fight Night 60. However, the pairing was scrapped just prior to the weigh-ins as Lentz was stricken with flu-like symptoms.
Makashvili eventually made his debut on May 16, 2015 as he faced Mark Eddiva at UFC Fight Night 66. He won the fight via split decision.
Makashvili faced Hacran Dias on June 27, 2015 at UFC Fight Night 70, filling in as a short notice replacement for Chas Skelly. He lost the fight via split decision.
Makashvili faced Damon Jackson on January 30, 2016 at UFC on Fox 18. The bout was ruled a majority draw (28-28, 28-28, 29-27) after Makashvili was deducted one point in the third round due to an illegal knee and eye poke.
Makashvili faced Rasul Mirzaev on 16 November 2016 at Fight Nights Global 54. He won the fight via unanimous decision.
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