Islam Makhachev Net Worth: Contract, Earnings, Girlfriend, Height, Biography

Islam Makhachev Net Worth: $1 million (approx.)

Net Worth$1 million (approx.)
Age31
Born9-27-1991
NationalityRussian
HometownDagestan Republic, Russia
Trains AtAmerican Kickboxing Academy (AKA)
Height5′ 10″
Reach70.5″
Leg Reach40.5″
TeamEagles MMA Team
Weight/Division155 lbs / Lightweight
MMA Record20-1
Active Win Streak8
EndorsementsWahed Invest, Gorilla Energy Drink, Al Hadaya

Islam Makhachev Net Worth is estimated to be around $1 million. Islam Makhachev net worth is expected to rise significantly, considering he is making his way to the top of the division.

Islam Makhachev Net Worth
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Islam Makhachev UFC career earnings was $576,500 in 2021, according to The Sports Daily. Islam Makhachev biggest paycheck came from his fight against Thiago Moises, where he earned a $116,000.

Islam Makhachev Net Worth

Islam Makhachev has earned over $570,000 due to his fighting career in the year 2022.

Islam Makhachev has grown up and trained with the legend Khabib Nurmagomedov. As of October 2021, Islam Makhachev sits at #5 in the UFC lightweight rankings. The young fighter is proficient in Combat Sambo, where he was the 2016 World Champion.

Islam Makhachev Endorsements 2023:

Makhachev has made several endorsement deals over the years. He has partnered up with huge companies, such as Wahed InvestGorilla Energy Drink, and Al Hadaya.

Islam Makhachev Biography:

Islam Makhachev was born in Makhachkala and grew up in the remote village of Burshi (part of the Republic of Dagestan, Russia), where he trained and competed in combat sambo.

Net Worth$1 Million
BornIslam Ramazanovich Makhachev
27 September 1991 (age 31)
Makhachkala, Dagestan ASSR, Russian SFSR, USSR
(now Makhachkala, Dagestan, Russia)
NationalityRussian
Height5 ft 10 in (178 cm)
Weight155 lb (70 kg; 11 st 1 lb)
DivisionLightweight
Reach70+12 in (179 cm)

In the 2016 World Combat Sambo Championship, Islam Makhachev won a gold medal. In the final match he won 7–0 over Valentin Benishev of Bulgaria.

Islam Makhachev Biography
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Islam Makhachev: UFC career

Islam Makhachev signed a four-fight contract when he made his smacking debut in the UFC. His first opponent in the UFC was Leo Kuntz, whom he defeated in a thrilling match via submission in the second round of the bout.

Another of his greatest fights was with Davi Ramos at UFC 242. The Russian proved himself and won the match via a unanimous decision.

Islam Makhachev’s only loss in UFC was against Adriano Martins at UFC 192 on October 3, 2015. Martins dominated right from the start and claimed the bout via a first-round TKO.

In his last bout against Thiago Moises on July 17, 2021, Islam Makhachev claimed a magnificent submission (rear-naked choke) victory in the fourth round. Now, he will step inside the octagon against Dan Hooker on October 30, 2021, at UFC 267.

Islam Makhachev holds a splendid 9-1 UFC record.

Islam Makhachev Fighting Style:

Islam Makhachev, with his Sambo skills, is a great grappler having a 93% takedown defense and 68% takedown accuracy. Moreover, he also has excellent defensive skills in both standing and down on the ground.

Islam Makhachev Achievements:

The Dagestani fighter is definitely one of the best young lightweight fighters and has achieved quite a bit in his professional career. Makhachev holds a proud 20-1-0 MMA record. Furthermore, the fighter has claimed a Fight of the Night UFC bonus in 2019.

In 2016, he also won the World Combat Sambo Championship. With ‘The Eagle’s’ retirement, the entire UFC fraternity is looking up to him to take his legacy forward.

Islam Makhachev Biography
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