Islam Makhachev Quiz Questions and Answers
Q1. Where was Islam Makhachev born?
A. Grozny, Chechnya
B. Makhachkala, Dagestan, Russia
C. Moscow, Russia
D. Baku, Azerbaijan
Answer: B. Makhachkala, Dagestan, Russia
Q2. What is Islam Makhachev’s primary ethnic background?
A. Lak
B. Chechen
C. Avar
D. Kumyk
Answer: A. Lak
Q3. At what age did Makhachev begin training in Taekwondo?
A. 5
B. 7
C. 10
D. 12
Answer: B. 7
Q4. Which legendary coach, father of Khabib Nurmagomedov, mentored Makhachev in MMA and sambo?
A. Javier Mendez
B. Greg Jackson
C. Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov
D. Firas Zahabi
Answer: C. Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov
Q5. What combat sport did Makhachev excel in before focusing on MMA, winning a world title in 2016?
A. Judo
B. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
C. Combat Sambo
D. Muay Thai
Answer: C. Combat Sambo
Q6. How many times was Makhachev the Russian National Combat Sambo Champion at 74 kg?
A. Once
B. Twice
C. Three times
D. Never
Answer: B. Twice
Q7. What is Makhachev’s professional MMA record (as of late 2025/early 2026 data)?
A. 25-1-0
B. 26-0-0
C. 30-2-0
D. 28-1-0
Answer: D. 28-1-0
Q8. What is Makhachev’s only professional loss?
A. To Adriano Martins (UFC)
B. To Khabib Nurmagomedov (sparring)
C. To Charles Oliveira
D. To Alexander Volkanovski
Answer: A. To Adriano Martins (UFC)
Q9. Makhachev’s fighting stance is:
A. Orthodox
B. Southpaw
C. Switch
D. Crouched
Answer: B. Southpaw
Q10. What is Makhachev’s height and reach?
A. 5’8″, 68″
B. 5’10”, 70.5″
C. 6’0″, 75″
D. 5’9″, 72″
Answer: B. 5’10”, 70.5″
Q11. Against whom did Makhachev win the UFC Lightweight Championship?
A. Charles Oliveira
B. Dustin Poirier
C. Alexander Volkanovski
D. Beneil Dariush
Answer: A. Charles Oliveira
Q12. How many successful UFC Lightweight title defenses did Makhachev achieve?
A. 2
B. 3
C. 4
D. 5
Answer: C. 4
Q13. Who did Makhachev defeat by head kick KO in a Lightweight title defense at UFC 294?
A. Dustin Poirier
B. Renato Moicano
C. Arman Tsarukyan
D. Alexander Volkanovski
Answer: D. Alexander Volkanovski
Q14. What submission did Makhachev use to finish Dustin Poirier at UFC 302?
A. Rear-naked choke
B. Armbar
C. Brabo choke
D. Triangle choke
Answer: C. Brabo choke
Q15. In what year did Makhachev move up to Welterweight and win the UFC title?
A. 2024
B. 2025
C. 2023
D. 2026
Answer: B. 2025
Q16. What UFC record did Makhachev tie with his win streak after becoming Welterweight Champion?
A. Most title defenses
B. Most knockouts
C. Longest win streak
D. Most submissions
Answer: C. Longest win streak
Q17. What is Makhachev’s takedown defense percentage (career)?
A. 70%
B. 91%
C. 82%
D. 65%
Answer: B. 91%
Q18. Makhachev is known for elite chain wrestling rooted in which base?
A. Folkstyle wrestling
B. Dagestani wrestling / Combat Sambo
C. Greco-Roman
D. Catch wrestling
Answer: B. Dagestani wrestling / Combat Sambo
Q19. How many UFC wins does Makhachev have by submission?
A. 5
B. 13
C. 8
D. 10
Answer: B. 13
Q20. Who is Makhachev’s next scheduled opponent (as of current data)?
A. Shavkat Rakhmonov
B. Sean O’Malley
C. Ilia Topuria
D. Ian Machado Garry
Answer: D. Ian Machado Garry
Q21. What university did Makhachev attend while training and working?
A. Dagestan State University
B. Moscow State University
C. UFC Performance Institute
D. Harvard
Answer: A. Dagestan State University
Q22. Makhachev worked as what job to support his early fighting career?
A. Teacher
B. Security guard
C. Farmer
D. Coach
Answer: B. Security guard
Q23. How many children does Makhachev have?
A. One
B. Two
C. Three
D. Four
Answer: C. Three
Q24. Makhachev is close friends and training partners with which UFC legend?
A. Conor McGregor
B. Khabib Nurmagomedov
C. Georges St-Pierre
D. Jon Jones
Answer: B. Khabib Nurmagomedov
Q25. What award did Makhachev earn for his performance against Dustin Poirier?
A. Fight of the Night and Performance of the Night
B. Only Performance of the Night
C. Only Submission of the Year
D. Knockout of the Night
Answer: A. Fight of the Night and Performance of the Night