Best fights of Makwan Amirkhani
Over 15 years as a professional, Makwan Amirkhani has compiled a 19-11 (14) record, fighting across three weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Makwan Amirkhani loses to Edson Barboza via unanimous decision
On October 11, 2020 Makwan Amirkhani faced Edson Barboza in a featherweight bout. Amirkhani was 31 years old with a record of 16-4, and Barboza was 34 with a record of 20-9. Amirkhani was coming off a win, while Barboza was on a 3-fight losing streak. Amirkhani lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Barboza.
2. Makwan Amirkhani defeats Mike Wilkinson
On February 27, 2016 Makwan Amirkhani faced Mike Wilkinson in a featherweight bout. Amirkhani was 27 years old with a record of 12-2, and Wilkinson was 28 with a record of 9-1. Amirkhani was on a 3-fight winning streak and Wilkinson was coming off a win. Amirkhani won via unanimous decision.
3. Makwan Amirkhani loses to Shane Burgos via KO
On November 2, 2019 Makwan Amirkhani faced Shane Burgos in a featherweight bout. Amirkhani was 30 years old with a record of 15-3, and Burgos was 28 with a record of 12-1. Both Amirkhani and Burgos were on a 2-fight winning streak. Burgos stopped Amirkhani via TKO in the 3rd round.
4. Makwan Amirkhani submits Chris Fishgold
On June 1, 2019 Makwan Amirkhani faced Chris Fishgold in a featherweight bout. Amirkhani was 30 years old with a record of 14-3, and Fishgold was 26 with a record of 18-2-1. Both Amirkhani and Fishgold were coming off a win. Amirkhani submitted Chris Fishgold via anaconda choke in the 2nd round.
5. Makwan Amirkhani chokes out Danny Henry
On July 12, 2020 Makwan Amirkhani faced Danny Henry in a lightweight bout. Amirkhani was 31 years old with a record of 15-4, and Henry was 31 with a record of 12-3. Both Amirkhani and Henry were coming off a loss. Amirkhani submitted Danny Henry via choke-out in the 1st round.
6. Makwan Amirkhani loses to Arnold Allen via split decision
On March 18, 2017 Makwan Amirkhani faced Arnold Allen in a featherweight bout. Amirkhani was 28 years old with a record of 13-2, and Allen was 23 with a record of 11-1. Both Amirkhani and Allen were on a 4-fight winning streak. Amirkhani lost via split decision. Went the distance with Allen.
7. Makwan Amirkhani submits Masio Fullen
On June 20, 2015 Makwan Amirkhani faced Masio Fullen in a featherweight bout. Amirkhani was 26 years old with a record of 11-2, and Fullen was 0 with a record of 0-0. Amirkhani was on a 2-fight winning streak. Amirkhani submitted Masio Fullen via rear-naked choke in the 1st round.
8. Makwan Amirkhani submits Nayeb Hezam
On April 6, 2013 Makwan Amirkhani faced Nayeb Hezam in a featherweight bout. Amirkhani was 24 years old with a record of 8-1, and Hezam was 0 with a record of 0-0. Amirkhani was on a 6-fight winning streak. Amirkhani submitted Nayeb Hezam via anaconda choke in the 1st round.
9. Makwan Amirkhani submits Fernando Flores
On December 28, 2024 Makwan Amirkhani faced Fernando Flores in a lightweight bout. Amirkhani was 36 years old with a record of 17-11, and Flores was 0 with a record of 0-0. Amirkhani was on a 4-fight losing streak. Amirkhani submitted Fernando Flores via anaconda choke in the 3rd round.
10. Makwan Amirkhani submits Semen Tyrlya
On October 27, 2012 Makwan Amirkhani faced Semen Tyrlya. Amirkhani was 23 years old with a record of 6-1, and Tyrlya was 0 with a record of 0-0. Amirkhani was on a 4-fight winning streak. Amirkhani submitted Semen Tyrlya via modified rear-naked choke in the 1st round.