Islam Makhachev best UFC wins: The highly anticipated lightweight championship super fight – Islam Makhachev vs Alexander Volkanovski, will take place this Saturday at UFC 284 in Perth, Australia. On October 22, 2022, Makhachev defeated Charles Oliveira to claim the UFC Vacant Lightweight Championship. Let us look at the best four wins by the scariest man in the UFC’s lightweight division, Islam Makhachev. Follow the latest UFC 284: Makhachev vs Volkanovski Updates with InsideSport.IN

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Islam Makhachev UFC record

On May 23, 2015, Makhachev made his UFC debut against Leo Kuntz, competing on the preliminary card of UFC 187: Johnson vs. Cormier. Makhachev had an 11-0-0 professional MMA record at the time. At 2:38 in Round 2, he submitted Leo Kuntz to win.

Makhachev has engaged in 13 additional UFC fights since his debut. His overall MMA record is 23-1-0, while his UFC record is 12-1-0. The Khabib Nurmagomedov protégé’s lone defeat occurred on October 3, 2015, against Adriano Martins at UFC 192. At 1:46 in Round 1, Adriano Martins defeated Islam Makhachev by KO/TKO.

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Islam Makhachev best UFC wins

Islam Makhachev vs Charles Oliveira

Islam Makhachev needed ten victories before he could compete in the UFC lightweight championship, but once he did, he nearly made it appear simple by winning the prize.

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At UFC 280, which took place on October 22 at the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi, the athlete coached by Khabib Nurmagomedov squared off against Charles Oliveira for the vacant title. Makhachev won his 11th straight fight in just two rounds using a solid punch and an arm-triangle submission.

Islam Makhachev vs Drew Dober

To be clear, Drew Dober is a fantastic fighter, but Islam Makhachev gave him a lifetime performance at UFC 259! It was eye-opening to see Makhachev dominate Dober in such a way for two rounds and change.

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At Saturday’s UFC 259 pay-per-view event in Las Vegas, the budding lightweight contender defeated Drew Dober. Makhachev (19-1 MMA, 8-1 UFC) out-grappled Dober (23-10 MMA, 9-6 UFC) for two rounds before using an arm-triangle choke to finish him off at the 1:37 mark of Round 3.

Islam Makhachev vs Thiago Moises

Makhachev won his first UFC main event soon after defeating Dober via submission. Makhachev received a challenge on the ground from Thiago Moises that he hadn’t received in the UFC before.

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Makhachev aced that test by anticipating Moises’ moves and maintaining control over every situation. Makhachev eventually inserted the hooks in the fourth round and secured the rear naked choke. With his eighth straight triumph, Makhachev was prepared for a crucial matchup with Dan Hooker at UFC 267.

Islam Makhachev vs Gleison Tibau

Makhachev scored the biggest knockout of his career in less than a minute. A massive left hook delivered by Makhachev over the top landed flush on Gleison Tibau’s chin. The veteran was knocked to the ground by the blow, which also ended the fight. It was a great victory demonstrating Makhachev’s dangers as both a grappler and a striker.

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At UFC 220, the 30-year-old defeated Gleison Tibau in the fight’s quickest conclusion. 57 seconds into the first round, Makhachev successfully knocked out the Brazilian. The Russian’s jab-overhand left knocked out Tibau. The master of sambo made his fifth appearance in the organization at UFC 220.