Best fights of Zach Makovsky
Over 17 years as a professional, Zach Makovsky has compiled a 21-12 (8) record, including three title fights across two weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Zach Makovsky defeats Claudio Ledesma
On May 11, 2013 Zach Makovsky faced Claudio Ledesma in a flyweight bout. Makovsky was 31 years old with a record of 14-4, and Ledesma was 30 with a record of 8-3. Makovsky was on a 2-fight losing streak, while Ledesma was on a 2-fight winning streak. Makovsky won via unanimous decision.
2. Zach Makovsky loses to Joseph Benavidez via unanimous decision
On February 6, 2016 Zach Makovsky faced Joseph Benavidez in a flyweight bout. Makovsky was 33 years old with a record of 19-6, and Benavidez was 31 with a record of 23-4. Makovsky was coming off a loss, while Benavidez was on a 4-fight winning streak. Makovsky lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Benavidez.
3. Zach Makovsky defeats Scott Jorgensen
On December 14, 2013 Zach Makovsky faced Scott Jorgensen in a flyweight bout. Makovsky was 31 years old with a record of 16-4, and Jorgensen was 31 with a record of 14-7. Makovsky was on a 2-fight winning streak, while Jorgensen was coming off a loss. Makovsky won via unanimous decision.
4. Zach Makovsky defeats Ed West
On October 14, 2010 Zach Makovsky faced Ed West in a bantamweight bout. Makovsky was 28 years old with a record of 11-2, and West was 26 with a record of 15-4. Makovsky was on a 5-fight winning streak and West was on a 7-fight winning streak. Makovsky won via unanimous decision.
5. Zach Makovsky defeats Josh Sampo
On February 22, 2014 Zach Makovsky faced Josh Sampo in a flyweight bout. Makovsky was 31 years old with a record of 17-4, and Sampo was 29 with a record of 11-2. Makovsky was on a 3-fight winning streak and Sampo was on a 5-fight winning streak. Makovsky won via unanimous decision.
6. Zach Makovsky defeats Matt Manzanares
On November 22, 2013 Zach Makovsky fought Matt Manzanares for the vacant RFA flyweight title. Makovsky was 31 years old with a record of 15-4, and Manzanares was 0 with a record of 0-0. Makovsky was coming off a win. Makovsky won via unanimous decision. Won the vacant title.
7. Zach Makovsky loses to Dustin Ortiz via split decision
On December 10, 2016 Zach Makovsky faced Dustin Ortiz in a flyweight bout. Makovsky was 34 years old with a record of 19-7, and Ortiz was 27 with a record of 15-6. Both Makovsky and Ortiz were on a 2-fight losing streak. Makovsky lost via split decision. Went the distance with Ortiz.
8. Zach Makovsky defeats Nick Mamalis
On September 2, 2010 Zach Makovsky faced Nick Mamalis in a bantamweight bout. Makovsky was 28 years old with a record of 9-2, and Mamalis was 24 with a record of 20-5. Makovsky was on a 3-fight winning streak and Mamalis was on a 2-fight winning streak. Makovsky won via unanimous decision.
9. Zach Makovsky loses to John Dodson via unanimous decision
On May 23, 2015 Zach Makovsky faced John Dodson in a flyweight bout. Makovsky was 33 years old with a record of 19-5, and Dodson was 30 with a record of 16-6. Makovsky was coming off a win and Dodson was on a 2-fight winning streak. Makovsky lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Dodson.
10. Zach Makovsky submits Josiel Silva
On May 13, 2017 Zach Makovsky faced Josiel Silva in a flyweight bout. Makovsky was 35 years old with a record of 19-8, and Silva was 0 with a record of 0-0. Makovsky was on a 3-fight losing streak. Makovsky submitted Josiel Silva via guillotine choke in the 3rd round.