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Islam Makhachev UFC Record: Next Fight, Stats & Fight History
Makhachev enters UFC 330 as the welterweight titleholder after building his championship run around pressure, positional control and increasingly confident striking. The immediate question is whether he can consistently close distance on Ian Machado Garry without giving the taller challenger clean exits.
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Islam Makhachev UFC Record and Profile
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Who Is Islam Makhachev Fighting Next?
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What UFC Lists About Islam Makhachev
Islam Makhachev is a Russian professional mixed martial artist, the UFC welterweight champion and a former UFC lightweight champion. Get the latest UFC breaking news, fight night results, MMA records and stats, highlights, photos, videos and more.
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Islam Makhachev UFC Wins, Losses and Appearances on This Site
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Islam Makhachev UFC Stats
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Fan scouting report
Islam Makhachev: Style, Form and What to Watch
Islam Makhachev: the quick read
Makhachev enters UFC 330 as the welterweight titleholder after building his championship run around pressure, positional control and increasingly confident striking. The immediate question is whether he can consistently close distance on Ian Machado Garry without giving the taller challenger clean exits.
Reviewed Aug 15, 2026 · UFC source
What to watch in Makhachev vs. Garry
Watch Makhachev?s first contact: the entry, body lock or fence connection often matters more than the first takedown attempt. Against Garry, the key fan read is whether Makhachev can turn open-space exchanges into clinch sequences and bank control without absorbing straight shots on the way in.
Reviewed Aug 15, 2026 · UFC source
Why this fight matters for Makhachev
This is not simply another defense. UFC lists Makhachev at welterweight after his lightweight championship run, so UFC 330 is part of the argument about how his control-heavy game carries against larger, longer opposition.
Reviewed Aug 15, 2026 · UFC source
Islam Makhachev UFC record and latest verified fight
Islam Makhachev is listed by UFC with a 29-1-0 professional record in the Welterweight division. Tale of the tape: 5' 10" tall; 70" reach; Southpaw stance. In the latest completed fight listed here, Islam Makhachev faced Ian Machado Garry at UFC 330: Makhachev vs Machado Garry on August 15, 2026. Islam Makhachev won by Decision in round 5 at 5:00. Open the event card for round statistics, officials and available highlights.
Reviewed Aug 16, 2026 · UFC + UFCStats source
Schedule and results
Islam Makhachev UFC Fight History
| Date | Opponent | Result | Method | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 15, 2026 | Ian Machado Garry | Win | Decision · R5 5:00 | UFC 330: Makhachev vs Machado Garry |
Background
Islam Makhachev Bio Details
Birthplace and date
Dagestan, Russia
October 27, 1991
Country code: RU
Trains at
Nurmagomedov School
UFC debut
May 23, 2015
Quick answers
Islam Makhachev UFC FAQ
When is Islam Makhachev's next UFC fight?
No upcoming UFC fight is currently announced for Islam Makhachev.
What is Islam Makhachev's MMA record?
UFC's athlete profile currently lists Islam Makhachev at 29-1-0 (wins-losses-draws).
What division does Islam Makhachev fight in?
UFC currently lists Islam Makhachev in the Welterweight division.
Where do the stats on this page come from?
The fighter's identity, record and career totals are checked against the linked UFC athlete profile. Fight history comes from UFC event and results pages, with links and review dates shown where available.
Fact check
Islam Makhachev Profile Sources
Fight dates, opponents and results are checked against UFC event pages. Athlete facts use the official UFC profile, and the scouting notes are reviewed specifically for this fighter.
- UFC — reviewed Aug 15, 2026
- UFC + UFCStats — reviewed Aug 16, 2026
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