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Islam Makhachev (Islam Ramazanovich Makhachev) was born on 27 October, 1991 in Makhachkala, Dagestan ASSR, Russian SFSR, Soviet Union, is a Russian mixed martial artist (born 1991). Discover Islam Makhachev's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 32 years old?

Popular As Islam Ramazanovich Makhachev
Occupation N/A
Age 32 years old
Zodiac Sign Scorpio
Born 27 October 1991
Birthday 27 October
Birthplace Makhachkala, Dagestan ASSR, Russian SFSR, Soviet Union
Nationality Russia

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Islam Makhachev Height, Weight & Measurements

At 32 years old, Islam Makhachev height is 5 ft 10 in and Weight 155 lbs.

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Height 5 ft 10 in
Weight 155 lbs
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Dating & Relationship status

He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.

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Islam Makhachev Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Islam Makhachev worth at the age of 32 years old? Islam Makhachev’s income source is mostly from being a successful Fighter. He is from Russia. We have estimated Islam Makhachev's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2024 $1 Million - $5 Million
Salary in 2024 Under Review
Net Worth in 2023 Pending
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1991

Islam Ramazanovich Makhachev (Ислам Рамазанович Махачев; born 27 October 1991) is a Russian professional mixed martial artist and former sambo competitor.

He currently competes in the Lightweight division in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), where he is the current UFC Lightweight Champion.

2010

Makhachev has competed professionally since 2010, along with becoming a combat sambo world champion in 2016 and two-time Russian national champion at 74 kg (2014, 2016).

As of 7 November 2023, he is #1 in the UFC men's pound-for-pound rankings.

An ethnic Lak, Makhachev was born in Makhachkala and grew up in the remote village of Burshi (then part of Dagestan ASSR, Soviet Union, now part of the Republic of Dagestan, Russia).

Makhachev's father grew tomatoes and worked as a driver, his mother was a house wife and ran a small cafe, and he also has an older brother named Kurbanismail.

Starting at age 7, he began practicing taekwondo under decorated champion Seyfula Magomedov.

Makhachev switched to sanda while attending school with Abubakar Nurmagomedov, where he also met Khabib Nurmagomedov, Shamil Zavurov, and their family.

However, he gave up combat sports and played soccer for two years after his family moved to a different town.

Makhachev engaged in constant street fights as a child due to the culture of the region; it is common for adults (such as his coach Magomedov) to pick boys to face each other or for the boys to confront each other.

He trained in freestyle wrestling for a year but switched to mixed martial arts under Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov after learning that Khabib was already a professional.

Makhachev had been a UFC fan since childhood, his favorite fighters were Tank Abbott and Ken Shamrock.

While training, he attended Dagestan State University to study physical education and sports.

In order to support himself, Makhachev worked as a security guard.

His boss would let him train during work hours and paid his salary while Makhachev was away for competitions and training camps.

2011

Makhachev made his M-1 Global debut against Tengiz Khuchua on 12 February 2011 and won the fight via KO in the first round.

2013

In his second fight for the promotion, Makhachev faced Mansour Barnaoui, on 9 April 2013 at M-1 Challenge 38.

He won via unanimous decision a (30–27, 30–27, 30–27).

Makhachev faced then-undefeated Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt Rander Junio on 21 August 2013 at M-1 Challenge 41.

He won via unanimous decision.

2014

In February 2014, Makhachev won the -74 kg division at the Russian National Combat Sambo Championship, qualifying for the world championship in Japan.

He was unable to compete at the 2014 world championships due to the discovery of a heart condition that required treatment.

Makhachev faced M-1 Global Yuri Ivlev on 7 June 2014 at M-1 Challenge 49.

Islam dominated the fight, he softened up Ivlev with punches before finishing the fight by submission via armbar.

On 7 September 2014, in his final bout for M-1 Global before signing with the UFC, Makhachev defeated Ivica Truscek via submission in the third round.

On 2 October 2014, Makhachev signed a four-fight contract with the UFC.

2015

He submitted Leo Kuntz in the second round on 23 May 2015, at UFC 187.

Makhachev faced Adriano Martins on 3 October 2015 at UFC 192.

He lost via knockout in the first round, marking his first and only professional loss to date.

2016

Makhachev won the -74 kg division again at the 2016 national championship, qualifying for the world championship.

He then won gold at the 2016 World Combat Sambo Championship.

In the finals, Makhachev beat Valentin Benishev of Bulgaria (7-0).

Makhachev was expected to face Drew Dober on 16 April 2016, at UFC on Fox 19.

After the weigh-ins, the UFC announced that the bout was cancelled after Makhachev failed an out-of-competition drug screening, testing positive for the banned anti-ischemic meldonium.

USADA lifted Makhachev's suspension after a hearing on 2 July 2016 determined that the drug was prescribed in November 2015 to recover from a medical procedure to his heart.

On 17 September 2016, he faced with Chris Wade at UFC Fight Night 94.

He won the fight via unanimous decision.

2017

Makhachev faced Nik Lentz on 11 February 2017, at UFC 208.

He won the fight by unanimous decision (30–27, 30–25, 30–25).

Makhachev was expected to face Michel Prazeres on 2 September 2017 at UFC Fight Night 115.