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"Mr. Finland"

Makwan Amirkhani

Peso-pena Categoria

17-9-0 (W-L-D)

1

Vitórias por nocaute

12

Vitórias por finalização

12

Vitórias no 1º round

Makwan Amirkhani

Histórico do atleta

Informações

Learn more about Makwan Amirkhani's UFC history, fighter facts, and Q&A below.

Status
Não está lutando
Cidade natal
Iraque
Equipe
Allstarts Gym
Estilo de luta
Wrestling
Idade
34
Altura
70.00
Peso
146.00
Estreia no UFC
24.01.15
Envergadura
72.00
Alcance das pernas
41.00

Fighter Facts

  • Pro since 2010
     
  • 12 wins by submission (3 Anaconda, 2 brabo, 3 RNC, triangle, 2 heel hook, guillotine), four by decision, one by KO
     
  • 12 first round finishes
     
  • Has won eight of his last 14
     
  • Origin of nickname: “The most handsome fighter in the country.” 

UFC History
UFC Fight Night
(7/23/22) Amirkhani was stopped by Jonathan Pearce via strikes at 4:10 of the second round 
UFC Fight Night (3/19/22)Amirkhani submitted Mike Grundy via anaconda choke at :57 of the first round
UFC 267 (10/30/21) Amirkhani was knocked out by Lerone Murphy at :14 of the second round
UFC Fight Night (6/5/21) Amirkhani lost a three round unanimous decision to Kamuela Kirk
UFC Fight Night (10/10/20) Amirkhani lost a three round unanimous decision to Edson Barboza
UFC 251 (7/12/20) Amirkhani submitted Danny Henry via anaconda choke at 3:15 of the first round
UFC 244 (11/2/19) Amirkhani was stopped by Shane Burgos via strikes at 4:32 of the third round
UFC Fight Night (6/1/19) Amirkhani submitted Chris Fishgold via anaconda choke at 4:25 of the second round
UFC Fight Night (5/27/18) Amirkhani won a three round split decision over Jason Knight
UFC Fight Night (3/18/17) Amirkhani lost a three round split decision to Arnold Allen
UFC Fight Night (2/27/16) Amirkhani won a three round unanimous decision over Mike Wilkinson
UFC Fight Night (6/20/15) Amirkhani submitted Masio Fullen via rear naked choke at 1:41 of the first round
UFC on FOX (1/24/15) Amirkhani stopped Andy Ogle via strikes at :08 of the first round

Q&A

TRAINING: I wake up and all I think about is this fight. I was ready for this fight a long time ago, but now the time just feels right.
When and why did you start training for fighting? I started training wrestling because I was forced to by my brothers. I started MMA because there were no wrestlers my size. I felt I needed to do something more, so after 16 years of wrestling I switched to MMA. 
What ranks and titles have you held? I’m Finnish champ in Greco-Roman and Freestyle wrestling. And I have around 800 wrestling matches.
Do you have any heroes? My hero is my dad. He brought us to Finland so we can live a better life. Even though he is not around anymore, I still feel that he is watching me from Heaven very proudly.
What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? It means a lot, and it was something even my own family thought was not possible. So it’s a dream coming true. I feel I’m like Aladdin, the diamond that hasn’t been found yet.
Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? I finished my school with a degree in Sports Science. 
What was your job before you started fighting? I was working as a bouncer in Finland
Favorite grappling technique: Flying armbar
Favorite striking technique: Head kick