Islam Makhachev

Islam Makhachev is the UFC welterweight champion and the No. 1 fighter on the men’s pound-for-pound rankings. His record is 29-1-0. UFC.com identifies him as a Russian and a former lightweight champion. He made his Octagon debut on May 23, 2015. He won the welterweight title by unanimous decision over Jack Della Maddalena at VeChain UFC 322 on Nov. 15, 2025, with the bout going five rounds. He defended the title by unanimous decision over Ian Machado Garry at UFC 330 on Aug. 15, 2026, again over five rounds.