UFC 280 - Charles Oliveira vs. Islam Makhachev - Eagle Fights 🦅

Islam Makhachev is a Russian professional mixed martial artist and former Sambo competitor. He currently competes in the Lightweight division in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). Makhachev was the combat sambo world champion at 74 kilograms in 2016. As of May 9, 2022, he is #4 in the UFC lightweight rankings. Ultimate Fighting Championship On October 2, 2014, Makhachev signed a four-fight contract with the UFC. He submitted Leo Kuntz in the second round on May 23, 2015, at UFC 187. Makhachev faced Adriano Martins on October 3, 2015 at UFC 192. He lost via knockout in the first round, marking his first professional loss. Makhachev was expected to face Drew Dober on April 16, 2016, at UFC on Fox 19. After the weigh ins, the UFC announced that Makhachev had failed an out-of-competition drug screening, testing positive for the banned anti-ischemic meldonium. The match was cancelled. USADA lifted the suspension of Makhachev after a hearing on July 2, 2016. On September 17