Islam Makhachev

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Makhachev's achievements place him among the all-time greats in mixed martial arts. He is the eleventh double champion in UFC history, holding both lightweight and welterweight titles. His 16-fight winning streak ties Anderson Silva's UFC record, and his 14-fight lightweight winning streak is the longest in division history. He holds the most title-fight victories (5) and most successful title defenses (4) in UFC lightweight history, along with the highest significant-strike accuracy in the division at 59.5%. These records reflect his sustained dominance at the highest level of the sport.

AwardsMakhachev has won numerous titles and honors, including the UFC Lightweight Championship in 2022 and the UFC Welterweight Championship in 2025, making him a double champion. He is a combat sambo world champion (2016) and two-time Russian national combat sambo champion at 74 kg (2014, 2016). He has also earned multiple UFC Performance of the Night bonuses and a Fight of the Night bonus for his bout with Alexander Volkanovski at UFC 284.

Honours & Distinctions

UFC Men's Pound-for-Pound #1

UFC·2025

Ranked as the top pound-for-pound fighter in the UFC as of November 2025.

Longest Winning Streak in UFC Lightweight History

UFC·2024

Set the record with 14 consecutive wins in the lightweight division.

Tied Longest Winning Streak in UFC History

UFC·2025

Tied Anderson Silva's record with a 16-fight winning streak after defeating Jack Della Maddalena.

Most Title-Fight Victories in UFC Lightweight History

UFC·2024

Achieved 5 title-fight wins in the lightweight division.

Most Successful Title Defenses in UFC Lightweight History

UFC·2024

Recorded 4 successful title defenses as lightweight champion.

Highest Significant-Strike Accuracy in UFC Lightweight History

UFC·2024

Holds the record at 59.5% significant-strike accuracy.

Rankings & Lists

UFC Men's Pound-for-Pound Rankings

UFC·2025

Records & Feats

Longest winning streak in UFC lightweight history

Career Milestone·2024

Makhachev won 14 consecutive fights in the lightweight division from 2016 to 2024.

Tied for longest winning streak in UFC history

Career Milestone·2025

With his welterweight title win at UFC 322, Makhachev matched Anderson Silva's record of 16 consecutive UFC victories.

Most title-fight victories in UFC lightweight history

Career Milestone·2024

Makhachev earned 5 wins in UFC lightweight title fights, more than any other fighter in the division.

Most successful title defenses in UFC lightweight history

Career Milestone·2024

He successfully defended the lightweight championship 4 times, a division record.

Highest significant-strike accuracy in UFC lightweight history

Stats Record·2024

Makhachev lands 59.5% of his significant strikes, the highest rate among all UFC lightweights.

Eleventh double champion in UFC history

Historic First·2025

By winning the welterweight title in 2025, Makhachev became the 11th fighter to hold UFC belts in two weight classes.