Islam Makhachev and Dustin Poirier’s first face-off ahead of UFC 302 got heated. Today we will discuss about Islam Makhachev: Staph| Loss| Fights| UFC 302.
Islam Makhachev: Staph| Loss| Fights| UFC 302
Islam Ramazanovich Makhachev (born 27 October 1991) is a Russian professional mixed martial artist and former sambo competitor. He currently competes in the Lightweight division in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), where he is the current UFC Lightweight Champion. Makhachev has competed professionally since 2010, as well as becoming Combat Sambo World Champion in 2016 and two-time Russian national champion at 74 kg (2014, 2016).
| Born | Islam Ramazanovich Makhachev[1] 27 October 1991[2] Makhachkala, Dagestan ASSR, Russian SFSR, Soviet Union |
|---|---|
| Native name | Ислам Махачев |
| Height | 5 ft 10 in (178 cm) |
| Weight | 155 lb (70 kg; 11 st 1 lb) |
| Division | Lightweight |
| Reach | 70 in (178 cm)[3] |
| Style | Combat sambo |
| Fighting out of | Makhachkala, Dagestan, Russia |
| Team | American Kickboxing Academy Fight Spirit Team Gadzhi Makhachev freestyle wrestling club Old School Fighters KHK MMA Team Eagles MMA |
| Trainer | Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov (former)[4] Javier Mendez[5] Khabib Nurmagomedov[6] |
| Rank | International Master of Sport in Combat Sambo[7] |
| Years active | 2010–present |
Staph
Former lightweight champion McGregor was one of several social media users who noticed a scar on Makhachev’s leg in a promotional photo taken at the beginning of fight week. The Irishman has had a long-running feud with the Russian team, the most infamous of which is his coach Khabib Nurmagomedov.
And he used the potential injury as an excuse to fire another shot at Makhachev’s camp, writing in a now-deleted social media post: “Staff again.”
McGregor added, “It stays with the innate staff though.” “This team is infected, make no mistake. Scruff Balls. I believe whatever you want. “He still beats Dustin in first.”
Loss
Islam Makhachev is scheduled to defend his lightweight title against Alexander Volkanovski at UFC 294. The two men will face each other in the highly anticipated rematch of their all-action clash from UFC 284. If Makhachev is victorious, it will be his second UFC title defense. ,
Additionally, this would make him the only fighter to defeat Alexander Volkanovski twice and serve as a testament to his skill. So, it’s no surprise that the Dagestani phenom has been a dominant force for most of his MMA career.
However, while his mentor and childhood friend Khabib Nurmagomedov retired undefeated, Makhachev’s record is blemished by a single defeat. On October 3, 2015, he fought Adriano Martins. This was Islam Makhachev’s sophomore UFC fight, and it didn’t even last two minutes.
Fights
| Date | Opponent | Event |
|---|---|---|
| 11 Feb, 2023 | Alexander Volkanovski | UFC 284: Makhachev vs. Volkanovski |
| 22 Oct, 2022 | Charles Oliveira | UFC 280: Oliveira vs. Makhachev |
| 26 Feb, 2022 | Bobby Green | UFC Fight Night: Makhachev vs. Green |
| 30 Oct, 2021 | Dan Hooker | UFC 267: Blachowicz vs. Teixeira |
UFC 302
UFC 302 will be headlined by a clash for the coveted UFC lightweight title as champion Islam Makhachev looks to defend his belt against No. 4 ranked contender Dustin Poirier. Additionally, an action-packed five-round co-main event will pit former middleweight champion and No. 1 contender Sean Strickland against No. 7-ranked Paulo Costa.
The main card at the Prudential Center will begin on ESPN pay-per-view at 10 PM ET / 7 PM PT, with prelims on ESPN2 and ESPN at 8 PM ET / 5 PM PT and early prelims on ESPN at 6 PM ET / Will take place at 3pm PT.
