UFC / MMA · Welterweight (170 lb) · Fighter Profile
Champion
Islam Makhachev
29-1-0
UFC Welterweight Champion
Bio
The Dagestani southpaw moved up and conquered welterweight, extending a 17-fight UFC win streak. Khabib Nurmagomedov's protégé blends suffocating grappling with ever-sharpening striking, and his title defense over Ian Machado Garry at UFC 330 was a masterclass.
Tale of the Tape
| Record | 29-1-0 |
|---|---|
| Division | Welterweight (170 lb) |
| Status | Champion |
| Nickname | — |
| Age | 34 |
| Nationality | Russian |
| Height | 5'10" / 178cm |
| Reach | 70" / 178cm |
| Stance | Southpaw |
| Win methods | KO/TKO 5 · SUB 13 · DEC 11 |
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Last 3: Ian Machado Garry, Jack Della Maddalena, Renato Moicano
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