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

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currently competing in the

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division of

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

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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

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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

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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

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. He won the fight via split decision. Makashvili faced

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on June 27, 2015, at

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, filling in as a short notice replacement for

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. He lost the fight via split decision. Makashvili faced

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on January 30, 2016, at UFC on Fox 18. 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 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

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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. Makashvili faced

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on April 28, 2023 at ACA 156, losing the bout via TKO stoppage in the first round. Makashvili faced Islam Meshev on December 24, 2023 at ACA 168: Gadzhidaudov vs. Tumenov, losing the bout via unanimous decision. Makashvili faced Roman Ogulchanskiy on May 17, 2024 at ACA 175: Gordeev vs. Damkovskiy, being submitted in the first round via arm-triangle choke.

Mixed martial arts record

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, Russia , , - , Win , align=center, 13–2–1 , Sean Soriano , Submission (rear-naked choke) , CES MMA 38 , , align=center, 2 , align=center, 4:05 ,

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, United States , , - , Win , align=center, 4–0 , Levan Kveselava , TKO (punches) , GUFF: Determination , , align=center, 1 , align=center, 2:05 , Gori, Georgia , , - , Win , align=center, 3–0 , Garik Abriamiani , TKO (punches , GUFF: Batubi Circus , , align=center, 3 , align=center, 1:11 ,

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Amateur MMA record

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References

External links

UFC Profile
* {{DEFAULTSORT:Makashvili, Levan 1989 births Living people Sportspeople 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 Emigrants from Georgia (country) to the United States Brazilian jiu-jitsu practitioners from Georgia (country) American practitioners of Brazilian jiu-jitsu Ultimate Fighting Championship male fighters