Islam Makhachev, a formidable mixed martial artist, has amassed an impressive record of 28-1-0, with a notable UFC record of 17-1-0. Competing in the 170 lbs weight class, he stands at 5' 10' tall and boasts a reach of 70'. Makhachev is renowned for his Sambo fighting style, demonstrating a striking accuracy of 58% and a takedown accuracy of 56%. His performance statistics reveal an average of 2.45 significant strikes per minute, 1.45 strikes absorbed per minute, and a strike defense of 61%. Throughout his UFC career, Makhachev has achieved remarkable victories. One of his most notable wins was against Charles Oliveira, who held an ELO rating of 1267. In recent years, he has faced off against top-tier opponents such as Alexander Volkanovski and Dustin Poirier, securing victories via unanimous decision, knockout, and submission. His most recent fight was on November 15, 2025, where he won against Jack Della Maddalena by unanimous decision. As a UFC Champion in the Welterweight division and currently ranked #1 in Pound-for-Pound, Makhachev continues to demonstrate his dominance in the world of mixed martial arts.