Born: September 27, 1991 (Age: 31) in Makhachkala, Russia
Division: Lightweight
Height: 5’10”
Reach: 70.5”
Record: 22-1 (11-1 UFC)
Association: Eagles MMA/American Kickboxing Academy
Stage of Career: Prime
Summary: Makhachev has established himself as one of the premier grapplers in mixed martial arts history. He can takedown others at will, and once on the mat, he features some of the best top control the sport has ever seen, ensuring that opponents will stay down to either get pummeled by vicious ground-and-pound or fall victim to his world-class submissions.