UFC has put collectively a highlights compilation showcasing Islam Makhachev’s most memorable wins, a number of submissions and knockouts all through his UFC profession, and it is a must-see for all MMA followers. It follows his profession chronologically and highlights the assorted finishes that exhibit his technical versatility.
Video: Should-see Islam Makhachev’s 11 finishes
A number of of the matches featured within the video showcase his championship-level wins. His end towards Charles Oliveira, thought-about probably the greatest finishers in UFC historical past, has been described as a landmark second, with commentary on how Makhachev harm Oliveira’s leg earlier than going into an arm-triangle submission. In his second battle with Alexander Volkanovski, he confirmed an evolution in his placing, culminating in a knockout with a head kick that shortly put an finish to Volkanovski. In a five-round battle with Dustin Poirier, regardless of fatigue, he scored a Darth choke submission within the remaining spherical.
Khabib Nurmagomedov, who seems all through the video as a coach and nook supporter, connects Makhachev to the Dagestan wrestling lineage that produced the UFC’s earlier light-weight GOAT.
Islam Makhachev stepped into uncharted territory on Nov. 15 when he challenged Jacques Della Maddalena for the UFC welterweight title at Madison Sq. Backyard throughout UFC 322. The bout represents some of the vital moments in fight sports activities in 2025, with a former dominant champion seeking to seize gold within the second division towards an upstart within the 170-pound division.
Makhachev’s camp, coached by Javier Mendes and supported by coaching accomplice Khabib Nurmagomedov, expressed each confidence and recognition of the menace posed by Dela Maddalena. Mendes described the Australian as “essentially the most formidable opponent in Muslim’s profession.”
UFC 322 marks the promotion’s return to Madison Sq. Backyard following UFC 309 in November 2024. Along with the principle occasion, this historic location additionally hosted championship battles. Valentina Shevchenko defends the ladies’s flyweight title towards Weili Zhang on one of many firm’s 2025 premier playing cards.
For Makhachev, success means vindication of his actions and establishing himself as the following multi-division champion. For Della Maddalena, a win would declare his arrival as a definitive champion, moderately than a alternative earlier than greater names arrive.
