Here is a list of Makhachev's best fights. For a list of Makhachev's losses, refer to "Islam Makhachev Losses".
On October 21, 2023 Islam Makhachev met Alexander Volkanovski in a lightweight (UFC Championship) title defense fight. Makhachev was 31 years old and with a record of 25-1 (16), and Volkanovski was 35 years old and with a record of 26-2 (16). Makhachev stopped Alexander Volkanovski via 1st-round KO and successfully defended his title.
On January 18, 2025 Islam Makhachev met Renato Moicano in a lightweight (UFC Championship) title defense fight. Makhachev was 33 years old and with a record of 27-1 (18), and Moicano was 35 years old and with a record of 20-5-1 (12). Makhachev stopped Renato Moicano via 1st-round submission and successfully defended his title.
On October 22, 2022 Islam Makhachev fought Charles Oliveira in a lightweight title fight for the UFC Championship title. Makhachev was 30 years old and with a record of 23-1 (15), and Oliveira was 33 years old and with a record of 33-8 (30). Makhachev stopped Charles Oliveira via 2nd-round submission and is crowned the new UFC lightweight champion.
On June 1, 2024 Islam Makhachev met Dustin Poirier in a lightweight (UFC Championship) title defense fight. Makhachev was 32 years old and with a record of 26-1 (17), and Poirier was 35 years old and with a record of 30-8 (23). Makhachev stopped Dustin Poirier via 5th-round submission and successfully defended his title.
On February 12, 2023 Islam Makhachev met Alexander Volkanovski in a lightweight (UFC Championship) title defense fight. Makhachev was 31 years old and with a record of 24-1 (15), and Volkanovski was 34 years old and with a record of 25-1 (15). Makhachev won the fight via 5-round unanimous decision and successfully defended his title.
On July 28, 2018 Islam Makhachev faced off against Kajan Johnson in a lightweight bout at age 26. He was coming in with a record of 16-1 (10), and Johnson was 34 years old and with a record of 23-12-1 (16). Makhachev stopped Kajan Johnson via submission.
On February 26, 2022 Islam Makhachev faced off against Bobby Green in a lightweight bout at age 30. He was coming in with a record of 22-1 (14), and Green was 35 years old and with a record of 29-12-1 (18). Makhachev stopped Bobby Green via TKO.
On January 20, 2018 Islam Makhachev faced off against Gleison Tibau in a lightweight bout at age 26. He was coming in with a record of 15-1 (9), and Tibau was 34 years old and with a record of 33-12 (17). Makhachev stopped Gleison Tibau via KO.
On March 6, 2021 Islam Makhachev faced off against Drew Dober in a lightweight bout at age 29. He was coming in with a record of 19-1 (11), and Dober was 32 years old and with a record of 23-9 (16). Makhachev stopped Drew Dober via submission.
On April 20, 2019 Islam Makhachev faced off against Arman Tsarukyan in a lightweight bout at age 27. He was coming in with a record of 17-1 (10), and Tsarukyan was 22 years old and with a record of 13-1 (10). Makhachev won the fight via 3-round unanimous decision.
