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Islam Makhachev

18-1 | Wrestler | Elite

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Tier Classification

Current Tier

Elite

Dominance Score

80.8 / 100

Strength Score

75.1 (Elite Strength)

Action Score

49.6 (Moderate)

Win Rate

94.7%

Finish Rate

21.1%

Sig Strikes Diff

+10.1 / fight

Title Fights

7

Hype Score

63.5 / 100

Status Badges

Legend

Championship

2× Champion (Lightweight, Welterweight)

  • Title WinvsCharles Oliveira
    Lightweight · Oct 22, 2022
  • Title DefensevsAlexander Volkanovski
    Lightweight · Feb 11, 2023
  • Title DefensevsAlexander Volkanovski
    Lightweight · Oct 21, 2023
  • Title DefensevsDustin Poirier
    Lightweight · Jun 1, 2024
  • Title DefensevsRenato Moicano
    Lightweight · Jan 18, 2025
  • Title WinvsJack Della Maddalena
    Welterweight · Nov 15, 2025
  • Title DefensevsIan Machado Garry
    Welterweight · Aug 15, 2026

Hype Breakdown

9 main events, 14 PPV

Record

18-1

19 fights

Finish Rate

21.1%

4 finishes

Bonuses

6

Decisions

0

0W-0L splits

Tier Progression
Bout #DateOpponentTransition
4Feb 11, 2017Nik LentzLowMid
6Jul 28, 2018Kajan JohnsonMidElite
19Aug 15, 2026Ian Machado GarryEliteMid
Striking
Sig. Strikes / Fight26.7
Sig. Strike Accuracy58.0%
Striking Defense62.0%
Knockdowns / Fight0.26
Head / Body / Leg60.0% / 29.7% / 10.3%
Grappling
Takedowns / Fight2.5
TD Accuracy54.5%
TD Defense91.3%
Submissions / Fight0.68
Avg Control Time5:60
Effectiveness (vs. Opponent Differentials)

Sig. Strikes

+10.1

Total Strikes

+28.9

Knockdowns

+0.2

Takedowns

+2.4

Control (sec)

+309.8