ChampionWelterweightACTIVE

Islam Makhachev

27-1

16 Win Streak

Age

Height

5'10"

Weight

170 lbs

Reach

70.5"

Avg Fight Time

10:12

Gym

AKA (American Kickboxing Academy) San Jose

UFC Record

17-1(18 bouts)

Wins By

3 KO 8 Sub 6 Dec

Losses By

1 KO 0 Sub 0 Dec

Wins by Rd

R1 6R2 2R3 5R4 1R5 3

Last 5

WWWWW

Finish Rate

67%

Bonuses

Style

Sambo

Location

Dagestan Republic, Russia

Last Fight2025-11-15

W - Jack Della Maddalena

KO/TKOR1 3:23

Punches to Head From Back Control

Opponent Last Bout

L - Islam MakhachevDecision - SplitR3 5:00

Fight History

WIN

vs King Green

UFC Fight Night: Makhachev vs. Green· 2025-09-27

KO/TKO

Punches to Head From Back Control

R1 3:23

KO/TKOPunches to Head From Back Control·R1 3:23

WIN

vs Thiago Moises

UFC Fight Night: Makhachev vs. Moises· 2025-09-27

Submission

Rear Naked Choke

R4 2:38

SubmissionRear Naked Choke·R4 2:38

WIN

vs Chris Wade

UFC Fight Night: Poirier vs. Johnson· 2025-09-27

Decision - Unanimous

R3 5:00

Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00

WIN

vs Kajan Johnson

UFC Fight Night: Alvarez vs. Poirier 2· 2025-09-27

Submission

Armbar From Mount

R1 4:43

SubmissionArmbar From Mount·R1 4:43

WIN

vs Arman Tsarukyan

UFC Fight Night: Overeem vs. Oleinik· 2025-09-27

Decision - Unanimous

R3 5:00

Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00

WIN

vs Renato Moicano

UFC 311: Makhachev vs. Moicano· 2025-01-18

Submission

D'Arce Choke On Ground

R1 4:05

SubmissionD'Arce Choke On Ground·R1 4:05

WIN

vs Dustin Poirier

UFC 302: Makhachev vs. Poirier· 2024-06-01

Submission

D'Arce Choke On Ground

R5 2:42

SubmissionD'Arce Choke On Ground·R5 2:42

WIN

vs Alexander Volkanovski

UFC 294: Makhachev vs. Volkanovski 2· 2023-10-21

KO/TKO

Kick to Head At Distance

R1 3:06

KO/TKOKick to Head At Distance·R1 3:06

WIN

vs Alexander Volkanovski

UFC 284: Makhachev vs. Volkanovski· 2023-02-11

Decision - Unanimous

R5 5:00

Decision - Unanimous·R5 5:00

WIN

vs Charles Oliveira

UFC 280: Oliveira vs. Makhachev· 2022-10-22

Submission

Arm Triangle From Side Control

R2 3:16

SubmissionArm Triangle From Side Control·R2 3:16

WIN

vs Dan Hooker

UFC 267: Blachowicz vs. Teixeira· 2021-10-30

Submission

Kimura From Side Control

R1 2:25

SubmissionKimura From Side Control·R1 2:25

WIN

vs Drew Dober

UFC 259: Blachowicz vs. Adesanya· 2021-03-06

Submission

Arm Triangle From Half Guard

R3 1:37

SubmissionArm Triangle From Half Guard·R3 1:37

WIN

vs Davi Ramos

UFC 242: Khabib vs. Poirier· 2019-09-07

Decision - Unanimous

R3 5:00

Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00

WIN

vs Gleison Tibau

UFC 220: Miocic vs. Ngannou· 2018-01-20

KO/TKO

Punch to Head At Distance

R1 0:57

KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance·R1 0:57

WIN

vs Nik Lentz

UFC 208: Holm vs. De Randamie· 2017-02-11

Decision - Unanimous

R3 5:00

Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00

LOSS

vs Adriano Martins

UFC 192: Cormier vs Gustafsson· 2015-10-03

KO/TKO

Punch to Head At Distance

R1 1:46

KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance·R1 1:46

WIN

vs Leo Kuntz

UFC 187: Johnson vs Cormier· 2015-05-23

Submission

Rear Naked Choke

R2 2:38

SubmissionRear Naked Choke·R2 2:38

WIN

vs Jack Della Maddalena

UFC 322: Della Maddalena vs. Makhachev

Decision - Unanimous

R5 5:00

-320FAV

Decision - Unanimous·R5 5:00·-320

Fighter Archetype

Well-Rounded

Balanced MMA

Why This Archetype

This fighter displays a unique approach that transcends traditional archetypes.

Striking

2.6/min

Grappling

3.20 TD

Defense

61%

⚖️Islam adapts strategy based on opponent — no predictable tendencies

🧬Competent across all ranges — 59% striking and 54% TD accuracy

📊Balanced approach can be difficult to game-plan against

Technique DNA

Striking Foundation

28 rounds of fight film analyzed

🎯

Signature Technique

Knees

Core of offensive identity

Dominant Level

61%

Of striking volume

Mastery Progress

Primary Arsenal

High Importance

Leg Kicks

46%of arsenal

0%100%

Medium Importance

Elbows

46%of arsenal

0%100%

Supporting Techniques

🥊Head/Hand

Jabs

43%

⭐Other

Triangles

32%

Counters

32%

Common Combinations

Distance → Clinch

5× detected

Clinch → Takedown

5× detected

Patterns detected from round-by-round fight data

Striking Pattern Analysis

◆Signature technique: Heavy reliance on Knees (61%). Opponents must prepare specifically for this threat.
▲Technical diversity: Multiple techniques used at similar rates - adapts based on situations.
●Comprehensive striker: Uses head strikes, leg kicks, and varied attacks across distance.
■Two-pillar system: Top 2 techniques account for majority (107%) of offensive output.
◇Focused arsenal: Top 5 techniques comprise 228% of offense - limited but refined.
▶Mixed martial artist: Uses both takedown techniques and submissions in the striking phase.
★Adaptive tempo: Switches between pressure and counter-fighting mid-round.

Finish Techniques

Striking Finishes

27% of career finishes

Submission Finishes

73% of career finishes

⚡ Knockout Arsenal (3 techniques)

Punch to Head At Distance

33% of KOs

Punches to Head From Back Control

33% of KOs

Kick to Head At Distance

33% of KOs

🔒 Submission Arsenal (6 techniques, 8 total finishes)

From Back Control

Rear Naked Choke

25% of subs

From Mount

Armbar From Mount

13% of subs

From Side Control

Kimura From Side Control

13% of subs

Arm Triangle From Side Control

13% of subs

Other

D'Arce Choke On Ground

25% of subs

Arm Triangle From Half Guard

13% of subs

Finish Pattern Analysis

⚡🔒 Submission specialist: 73% of career finishes via submission. Elite grappling with dangerous ground finishing.
🎯💥 KO arsenal: Punch to Head At Distance leads with 1 finishes. Multiple KO paths available.
🔒🔒 Submission arsenal: 6 different submission techniques. Led by D'Arce Choke On Ground (2x). Versatile ground finisher.
🎪🎪 Finishing tool collection: 9 different techniques used. No clear pattern - adapts based on position and opportunity.
📊📊 Style profile: Grappling-dominant strategy with striking opportunities. Prefers ground control to finishing.

Fighter Skills Radar

Key Insights

⚖️

Balanced fighter: Threatens equally on feet and mat. No clear weaknesses.

💪

Peak strengths: TD/15min (3.2) and Strike Def% (61%).

🚫

Anti-wrestler: 91% TD defense. Keeps fights standing.

📈

Pace builder: Output increases in later rounds (132% in R3). Outworks opponents.

Striking Profile

Striking Accuracy

59%

Above Avg

0%100%

Striking Defense

61%

Above Avg

0%100%

Range Breakdown

Distance

49% acc57%

Clinch

85% acc18%

Ground

79% acc24%

Striking Differential+1.08/min

2.63 landed/min1.55 absorbed/min

2.63

Landed/Min

1.55

Absorbed/Min

0.35

KD Avg

1st Rd Finishes

Sig. Strikes Landed455

Sig. Strikes Attempted773

Key Insights

Primarily a headhunter with 73% targeting the head.

Favorable output (1.7:1).

Utilizes an effective jab.

Effective ground striker: 24% from ground at 79% accuracy.

Elite chin: exceptional durability under fire.

Elite KD exchange: deals 4.0x more knockdowns than absorbed.

Grappling Profile

TD Accuracy

54%

Average

0%100%

TD Defense

91%

Elite

0%100%

TD Success Rate

19%

Landed

Defended

Total

3.20

TD / 15min

1.13

Sub / 15min

TD Landed

TD Attempted

Extended Grappling

Clinch Takedowns

Landed

Attempted

54%

Accuracy

Submission Timing

13 total attempts

Early Hunter

54%

15%

Key Insights

Aggressive wrestler averaging 3.20 TD/15min.

Elite TD defense (91%).

Active submission threat (1.13/15min).

Prolific submission hunter: 13 career attempts.

Submission timing: "Early Hunter" — most active early.

Ground active: 24% of output from ground position.

Offensive vs Defensive Balance

Damage Exchange

Offensive dominance vs damage absorbed per fight

Dealt

455

1.81

Ratio

Absorbed

252

Chin Rating

Elite

KD Exchange

4/1

KD Recovery

100%

Pace & Momentum

Fight pacing and round-over-round performance trends

Engagement Score

38.4

High

Strikes/Min

5.2

Standing %

55%

R3 vs R1 Output

132%

Strong Finisher

Key Insights

📊 Favorable damage ratio (1.81x) - consistent striking dominance.

🥊 Elite chin - rarely compromised by strikes.

🔄 Excellent recovery - 100% win rate after being dropped.

🎯 Effective knockdown technician - deals significantly more than absorbs.

⚙️ High engagement score (38.4) - maintains relentless pace.

📈 Improves dramatically in late rounds - R3 output 132% of R1.

Round-by-Round Profile

Career average across 18 fights

R1 Control

1:57

R2 Control

2:18

R3 Control

2:38

R1 to Final

+21%

In-Fight Adaptation

Detected across career, comparing R1 vs R3+ patterns

Shifts to headhunting late (+15.5pp in R3).

Target Selection Evolution

Head

+15.5pp

Body

-11.0pp

Leg

-4.5pp

Range Preference Evolution

Ground Shift

+7.0pp

Round Patterns

➡️ Maintains consistent output throughout fight

Championship Rounds

Based on 4 five-round fights

Rounds 1-3 Avg

11.1

sig strikes / round

Rounds 4-5 Avg

9.1

sig strikes / round

Output Change

83%

R4-5 vs R1-3

Slight Fade

Competitive Profile

Strength of Schedule

Opponent quality and career progression

Avg Opponent ELO

3163

Championship

Career-wide opponent strength

Elite Wins (ELO 3000+)

/ 6

100% Win Rate

Conclusions Summary

Fighter characteristics, strengths, patterns, and competitive insights