Levan Makashvili ( ka, ლევან მაყაშვილი}; born January 7, 1989) is a Georgian-American

mixed martial artist Mixed martial arts (MMA), sometimes referred to as cage fighting, no holds barred (NHB), and ultimate fighting, and originally referred to as Vale Tudo is a full-contact combat sport based on striking, grappling and ground fighting, incorpo ...

currently competing in the

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division of

Absolute Championship Akhmat Absolute Championship Akhmat (ACA), formerly known as Absolute Championship Berkut (ACB), is a Russian mixed martial arts, kickboxing and Brazilian jiu-jitsu organization and one of the leading promotions in Europe. To date, most events have been ...

. A professional competitor since 2013, he has also competed for the

UFC The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) is an American mixed martial arts (MMA) promotion company based in Las Vegas, Nevada. It is owned and operated by Zuffa, a wholly owned subsidiary of Endeavor Group Holdings. It is the largest MMA ...

Fight Nights Global AMC Fight Nights (or Fight Nights Global before 2021) is a Russian mixed martial arts organization that previously hosted K-1 and other martial arts events. It is one of the largest promotion companies in the world and features some of the top-ra ...

and CES MMA. He is ranked #10 in the ACA featherweight rankings.

Background

Born and raised in the central Georgian town of Gori, Makashvili competed in

wrestling Wrestling is a series of combat sports involving grappling-type techniques such as clinch fighting, throws and takedowns, joint locks, pins and other grappling holds. Wrestling techniques have been incorporated into martial arts, combat ...

before moving to the United States in 2013 in an attempt to enhance his mixed martial arts career.

Mixed martial arts career

Makashvili made his professional debut in September 2011 and amassed a record of 10–1 before signing with the

Ultimate Fighting Championship The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) is an American mixed martial arts (MMA) promotion company based in Las Vegas, Nevada. It is owned and operated by Zuffa, a wholly owned subsidiary of Endeavor Group Holdings. It is the largest MMA ...

in February 2015.

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Makashvili was expected to make his promotional debut against

Nik Lentz Nik Lentz (born August 13, 1984) is an American retired mixed martial artist. He most notably fought for the Ultimate Fighting Championship, fighting in the lightweight division. Background Lentz was born in El Paso, Texas but grew up in Twin ...

on February 14, 2015, at

UFC Fight Night 60 ''UFC Fight Night: Henderson vs. Thatch'' (also known as ''UFC Fight Night 60'') was a mixed martial arts event held on February 14, 2015, at the 1stBank Center in Broomfield, Colorado. Background The event was the third that the UFC has hosted a ...

. However, the pairing was scrapped just prior to the weigh-ins as Lentz was stricken with flu-like symptoms. Makashvili eventually made his debut on May 16, 2015, as he faced

Mark Eddiva Mark Eddiva (born February 16, 1986) is a reputed former Filipino wushu Champion and former mixed martial artist who competed in the featherweight division. He is known for having competed in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). ...

UFC Fight Night 66 ''UFC Fight Night: Edgar vs. Faber'' (also known as ''UFC Fight Night 66'') was a mixed martial arts event held on May 16, 2015, at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay, Philippines. Background The event was the first that the organization has hosted ...

. He won the fight via split decision. Makashvili faced

Hacran Dias Hacran Dias (born 16 May 1984) is a Brazilian mixed martial artist who formerly competed in the featherweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship. He is ranked #5 in the ACA lightweight rankings. In 2015, Dias was the #9 featherweig ...

on June 27, 2015, at

UFC Fight Night 70 ''UFC Fight Night: Machida vs. Romero'' (also known as ''UFC Fight Night 70'') was a mixed martial arts event held on June 27, 2015, at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Hollywood, Florida. Background The event was originally expected t ...

, filling in as a short notice replacement for

Chas Skelly Chas Lucas Skelly (born May 11, 1985) is an American retired mixed martial artist who competed in the featherweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship. A professional since 2009, he has also competed for Bellator MMA and Legacy Fig ...

. He lost the fight via split decision. Makashvili faced

Damon Jackson Damon Blake Jackson (born August 8, 1988) is an American professional mixed martial artist currently competing in the Featherweight Ultimate Fighting Championship. A professional since 2012, Jackson competed for Bellator MMA and King of the Cag ...

on January 30, 2016, at

UFC on Fox 18 ''UFC on Fox: Johnson vs. Bader'' (also known as ''UFC on Fox 18'') was a mixed martial arts event held on January 30, 2016, at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey. Background The event was headlined by a potential UFC Light Heavyweight ...

. The bout was ruled a majority draw (28-28, 28-28, 29-27) after Makashvili was deducted one point in the third round due to an illegal knee and eye poke.

Fight Nights Global

Makashvili faced

Rasul Mirzaev Rasul Rabadanovich Mirzaev (russian: Расу́л Рабада́нович Мирза́ев, born 30 March 1986) is an Avar - Dargin mixed martial artist born in Russia. Sports career and MMA Mirzaev began training at the Moscow-base ...

on 16 November 2016 at Fight Nights Global 54. He won the fight via unanimous decision. Makashvili next faced Jack McGann at Fight Nights Global 62: Matmuratov vs. Kurzanov on March 31, 2017. He won the fight via unanimous decision.

Absolute Championship Akhmat

After two bouts in FNG, Makashvili signed with

after a two and a half year hiatus. He made his promotional debut against Attila Korkmaz at ACA 101: Strus vs. Nemchinov on November 15, 2019. He won the fight via unanimous decision. His sophomore bout was against

Magomedrasul Khasbulaev Magomedrasul Magomedalievich Khasbulaev (russian: Магомедрасул Магомедалиевич Хасбулаев; born October 23, 1986) is a Russian mixed martial artist, who at one time fought in the Featherweight division for ...

at ACA 104: Goncharov vs. Vakhaev on February 21, 2020. He lost the fight via unanimous decision. He then faced Roman Dik at ACA 109: Strus vs. Haratyk on August 20, 2020. He won the fight via second-round knockout. Next he faced Aurel Pirtea at ACA 114: Omielańczuk vs. Johnson on November 26, 2020. He lost the fight via split decision. Makashvili faced Elismar Lima da Silva on April 23, 2021, at ACA 122. He won the bout via unanimous decision. Makashvili faced Herdeson Batista at November 18, 2021, at ACA 132: Johnson vs. Vakhaev. He lost the bout via unanimous decision. Makashvili faced Leonardo Limberger on March 6, 2022, at ACA 137. He won the bout via split decision. Makashvili faced Tural Ragimov on August 13, 2022, at ACA 142. He won the bout via unanimous decision. Makashvili faced Kurban Taygibov on December 16, 2022, at ACA 149. He lost the bout via unanimous decision.

Professional MMA record

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, Russia , , - , Win , align=center, 19–5–1 , Leonardo Limberger , Decision (split) , ACA 137: Magomedov vs. Matevosyan , , align=center, 3 , align=center, 5:00 ,

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, Belarus , , - , Loss , align=center, 17–4–1 , Aurel Pîrtea , Decision (split) , ACA 114: Omielańczuk vs. Johnson , , align=center, 3 , align=center, 5:00 ,

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, Decision (unanimous) , Fight Nights Global 54: Pavlovich vs. Kudin , , align=center, 3 , align=center, 5:00 ,

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, Russia , , - , Win , align=center, 13–2–1 ,

Sean Soriano Sean Soriano (born October 6, 1989) is an American mixed martial artist who competed in the featherweight division of the UFC. Background Born and raised in Providence, Rhode Island, Soriano wrestled in Mount Pleasant High School Soriano and bec ...

, Submission (rear-naked choke) , CES MMA 38: Soriano vs. Makashvili , , align=center, 2 , align=center, 4:05 ,

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, United States , , - , Draw , align=center, 11–2–1 ,

, Draw (majority) , UFC on Fox: Johnson vs. Bader , , align=center, 3 , align=center, 5:00 ,

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, Decision (split) , UFC Fight Night: Edgar vs. Faber , , align=center, 3 , align=center, 2:08 ,

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, Philippines , , - , Win , align=center, 10–1 ,

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, Decision (unanimous) , CFFC 44 , , align=center, 5 , align=center, 5:00 ,

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, United States , , - , Win , align=center, 7–0 , Tom English , KO (punch) , ROC 46 , , align=center, 2 , align=center, 1:39 ,

, United States , , - , Win , align=center, 6–0 , Thomas Wash , TKO (punches) , Turf Wars 11 , , align=center, 1 , align=center, 0:17 ,

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, United States , , - , Win , align=center, 4–0 , Levan Kveselava , TKO (punches) , GUFF-Determination , , align=center, 1 , align=center, 2:05 ,

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, , - , Win , align=center, 3–0 , Garik Abriamiani , TKO (punches , GUFF-Batubi Circus , , align=center, 3 , align=center, 1:11 ,

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, Georgia , , - , Win , align=center, 1–0 , Giorgi Turashvili , TKO (punches) , Georgian Universal Fighting Federation , , align=center, 1 , align=center, 0:51 ,

Amateur MMA record

, - , Win , align=center, 2–0 , Lashawn Alcocks , Decision (split) , RDMMA - Battle in the South 4 , , align=center, 4 , align=center, 3:00 ,

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, , - , Win , align=center, 1–0 , Raul Tutarauli , Decision (unanimous) , Georgian Universal Fighting Federation , , align=center, 3 , align=center, 5:00 ,

References

External links

UFC Profile
* {{DEFAULTSORT:Makashvili, Levan 1989 births Living people People from Gori, Georgia Male mixed martial artists from Georgia (country) American male mixed martial artists Mixed martial artists from New York (state) Featherweight mixed martial artists Mixed martial artists utilizing wrestling Mixed martial artists utilizing Brazilian jiu-jitsu Georgian emigrants to the United States Brazilian jiu-jitsu practitioners from Georgia (country) American practitioners of Brazilian jiu-jitsu Ultimate Fighting Championship male fighters