Zach Makovsky, a seasoned mixed martial artist, competed with a record of 20-8-0 and held a weight class of 125 lbs. Standing at 5' 4', he demonstrated an unorthodox southpaw stance in the octagon. In terms of performance statistics during his UFC career, Makovsky averaged 1.94 significant strikes per minute with a striking accuracy of 43%. He absorbed an average of 2.24 strikes per minute and boasted a strike defense rate of 62%. His takedown attempts were frequent, averaging 3.71 per 15 minutes, with a takedown accuracy of 30%. Submission attempts were less common for Makovsky, averaging 0.3 per 15 minutes. Notable victories in his career include defeating Josh Sampo, who had an ELO rating of 1021. In his most recent five fights, Makovsky faced Jussier Formiga, Tim Elliott, John Dodson, Joseph Benavidez, and Dustin Ortiz. He demonstrated resilience in the face of adversity, with three losses and only one victory during this period. His last fight was on 2016-12-10 against Dustin Ortiz, which ended in a split decision loss.