Quick Facts
Biography
Levan Makashvili (born January 7, 1989) is a Georgian-American mixed martial artist, who competes as a featherweight in the Ultimate Fighting Championship.
Background
Born and raised in the central Georgian town of Gori, Makashvili moved 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 April 2013 and amassed a record of 6 - 1 before signing with the Ultimate Fighting Championship in February 2015.
Ultimate Fighting Championship
Makashvili was expected to make his promotional debut against Nik Lentz on February 14, 2015 at UFC Fight Night 60. 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 at UFC Fight Night 66. He won the fight via split decision.
Makashvili faced Hacran Dias on June 27, 2015 at UFC Fight Night 70, filling in as a short notice replacement for Chas Skelly. He lost the fight via split decision.
Makashvili faced Damon Jackson 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.
Eurasia Fight Nights Global
Makashvili faced Rasul Mirzaev on 16 November 2016 at Fight Nights Global 54. He won the fight via unanimous decision.
Mixed martial arts record
| Professional record breakdown | ||
| 13 matches | 10 wins | 2 losses |
| By knockout | 3 | 0 |
| By submission | 1 | 0 |
| By decision | 6 | 2 |
| Draws | 1 | |
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Win | 10–2–1 | Rasul Mirzaev | Decision (unanimous) | Fight Nights 54 | November 16, 2016 | 3 | 5:00 | Rostov-on-Don, Russia | |
| Win | 9–2–1 | Sean Soriano | Submission (rear-naked choke) | CES MMA 38 - Soriano vs. Makashvili | September 23, 2016 | 2 | 4:05 | Lincoln, Rhode Island, United States | |
| Win | 8–2–1 | Ryan Sanders | Decision (unanimous) | CES MMA 36 - Andrews vs. Muro | June 10, 2016 | 3 | 5:00 | Lincoln, Rhode Island, United States | |
| Draw | 7–2–1 | Damon Jackson | Draw (majority) | UFC on Fox: Johnson vs. Bader | January 30, 2016 | 3 | 5:00 | Newark, New Jersey, United States | Makashvili was deducted one point in round 3 due to an illegal knee and eye poke. |
| Loss | 7–2 | Hacran Dias | Decision (split) | UFC Fight Night: Machida vs. Romero | June 27, 2015 | 3 | 5:00 | Hollywood, Florida, United States | |
| Win | 7–1 | Mark Eddiva | Decision (split) | UFC Fight Night: Edgar vs. Faber | May 16, 2015 | 3 | 2:08 | Pasay, Philippines | |
| Win | 6–1 | Alexandre Bezerra | Decision (unanimous) | CFFC 44 | December 13, 2014 | 5 | 5:00 | Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, United States | |
| Loss | 5–1 | Alexandre Bezerra | Decision (majority) | CFFC 38 | August 9, 2014 | 5 | 5:00 | Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States | |
| Win | 5–0 | Scott Heckman | TKO (punches) | CFFC 35 | April 26, 2014 | 4 | 2:30 | Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States | |
| Win | 4–0 | Jordan Stiner | Decision (unanimous) | CFFC 32 | February 22, 2014 | 3 | 5:00 | King of Prussia, Pennsylvania, United States | |
| Win | 3–0 | Tom English | KO (punch) | ROC 46 | September 20, 2013 | 2 | 1:39 | Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States | |
| Win | 2–0 | Thomas Wash | TKO (punches) | Turf Wars 11 | April 13, 2013 | 1 | 0:17 | Florence, Kentucky, United States | |
| Win | 1–0 | Anthony Facchini | Decision (unanimous) | ROC 44 | April 5, 2013 | 3 | 4:00 | Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States |