- Islam Makhachev was the former UFC lightweight champion and the current UFC welterweight champion.
- Makhachev holds an MMA record of 28 wins and one loss.
- Makhachev is coming off a unanimous decision win over Jack Della Maddalena at UFC 322 last Nov. 15 to capture the welterweight belt.
Islam Makhachev became the 11th fighter in UFC history to become a two-division UFC champion, after he unanimously beat Jack Della Maddalena in the main event of UFC 322 last Nov. 15 at Madison Square Garden to capture the UFC welterweight title.
The Dagestani superstar may have reclaimed his place at the top of the pound-for-pound rankings following this incredible performance, and the next time he steps inside the octagon, his UFC odds will be available at BetMGM’s online sportsbook.
When will Makhachev return inside the octagon? And who will he be facing next?
When Is Islam Makhachev’s Next Fight?
Makhachev’s next opponent is yet to be determined, but he’s likely to face another ranked contender in the welterweight division for his first title defense.
Islam Makhachev MMA Record and Statistics
- MMA record: 28-1
- Wins by TKO/KO: 5
- Wins by submission: 13
- Wins by decision: 9
- Striking accuracy: 59%
- Significant strikes landed per minute: 2.37
- Significant strikes absorbed: 0.95
- Takedown average per 15 minutes: 3.42
- Submission average per 15 minutes: 1.27
- Significant strikes defense: 67%
- Takedown defense: 89%
- Knockdown average: 0.38
- Average fight time: 9:06
Islam Makhachev Notable Wins
Islam Makhachev holds a victory over Chris Wade, Gleison Tibau, Arman Tsarukyan, Drew Dober, Thiago Moises, Dan Hooker, Charles Oliveira, Alexander Volkanovski (twice), Dustin Poirier, Renato Moicano, and Della Maddalena.
Islam Makhachev UFC Earnings
Islam Makhachev’s estimated UFC earnings totalled around $10.4 million, with his title match against Della Maddalena being his biggest career payout at $3.3 million.
Of course, this figure does not include his sponsorships and endorsement deals outside the UFC.
Islam Makhachev Team and Corner
Islam Makhachev represents two top MMA teams and gyms – Eagles MMA and the American Kickboxing Academy, or A.K.A. Under Eagles MMA, he is being trained by former UFC Lightweight Champion Khabib Nurmagomedov and his other Dagestani teammates.
Meanwhile, at A.K.A., Makhachev is guided by Javier Mendez, Andy Fong, Leandro Vieira, Bob Cook and Derek Yuen. Both his teammates and coaches from Eagles MMA and A.K.A. were in his corner during fights.
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