Zach Makovsky
| Zach Makovsky | |
|---|---|
| Born | Zachary Paul Makovsky April 19, 1983 Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Other names | Fun Size |
| Residence | Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Nationality | American |
| Height | 5 ft 4 in (1.63 m) |
| Weight | 125 lb (57 kg; 8.9 st) |
| Division |
Flyweight Bantamweight (formerly) |
| Reach | 64.0 in (163 cm) |
| Fighting out of | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Team | TriStar |
| Rank | Purple belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under Marcelo Garcia |
| Wrestling | NCAA Division I Wrestling |
| Years active | 2006–present |
| Mixed martial arts record | |
| Total | 27 |
| Wins | 19 |
| By knockout | 1 |
| By submission | 6 |
| By decision | 12 |
| Losses | 8 |
| By submission | 3 |
| By decision | 5 |
| University | Drexel University |
| Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog | |
| Medal record | ||
|---|---|---|
| Men's Grappling | ||
Representing  United States
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| World Championships | ||
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2010 Kraków | -60 kg (no-gi) |
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2010 Kraków | -60 kg (gi) |
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2009 Fort Lauderdale | -60 kg (no-gi) |
Zachary Paul "Zach" Makovsky is an American mixed martial artist currently competing in the flyweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship. He has competed in EliteXC, ShoXC, and Bellator, and is the former Bellator Bantamweight Champion.
Makovsky was born in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Makovsky began wrestling when he was six years old and excelled in youth and middle school programs before attending Bethlehem Catholic High School where he was a four-year varsity letterman and the captain for his senior season. Makovsky then attended Drexel University, and was a walk on for the wrestling team. After redshirting his first season, he went on to be a four-year varsity letterman and captain of the team for his senior season. During the off-season, Makovsky trained in mixed martial arts, met Eddie Alvarez, and competed in many grappling tournaments. Makovsky's overall grappling record is 65-7.
Makovsky began his mixed martial arts career in small shows based in New Jersey, United States. He compiled a 3–0 record, with each victory coming via decision (two via unanimous decision and one via split decision).
Makovsky then joined EliteXC and made his promotional debut at ShoXC: Elite Challenger Series in January 2008. His opponent was two-time Bellator Featherweight Tournament participant Wilson Reis. Early in the second round, Reis defeated Makovsky via submission (arm-triangle choke).
Makovsky returned in May 2008, at EliteXC: Primetime to face André Soares. After three rounds, Makovsky was declared the winner via unanimous decision.
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