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Makwan Amirkhani

"Mr. Finland"

FinlandFinlandAge 37SBG Ireland
20
Wins
11
Losses
0
Draws
75%
Finish Rate
1
KO / TKO
14
Submissions
2010
Pro Debut

Biography

Makwan Amirkhani is a Finnish mixed martial artist who competes in the lightweight and featherweight division. He is most notable for his time in the Ultimate Fighting Championship. He is the current Ice Cage lightweight champion.

UFC Stats

Official · ufc.com
Striking accuracy44%
Takedown accuracy43%

1.33

/ min

Sig. strikes landed

2.98

/ min

Sig. strikes absorbed

3.96

/ 15 min

Takedowns

1.05

avg

Submissions

0.12

avg

Knockdowns

Reach 183 cmUFC debut Jan. 24, 2015Born IraqTeam Allstarts Gym

How He Wins

KO / TKO1
Decision2
Submission14

Finish Rate

75%
15 of 20
wins by finish

Recent Form

Last 10
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L
W
L
L
L
L
W
W
W

Mixed Martial Arts31 Bouts

ResultOpponentMethodRdEventDate
WinFinlandTheo KolehmainenH2HSubmission (anaconda choke)R1Ice Cage Fighting 5Sep 6, 2025
WinFinlandJoni SalovaaraH2HDecision (unanimous)R3Ice Cage Fighting 4May 3, 2025
WinSwedenFernando FloresH2HSubmission (anaconda choke)R3Ice Cage Fighting 3Dec 28, 2024
LossGermanyAttila KorkmazH2HSubmission (rear-naked choke)R3Oktagon 58Jun 8, 2024
LossAustriaMochamed MachaevH2HKO (punches)R3Oktagon 54Mar 2, 2024
LossWalesJack ShoreH2HSubmission (rear-naked choke)R2UFC 286Mar 18, 2023
LossUnited StatesJonathan PearceH2HTKO (punches)R2UFC Fight Night: Blaydes vs. AspinallJul 23, 2022
WinEnglandMike GrundyH2HTechnical Submission (anaconda choke)R1UFC Fight Night: Volkov vs. AspinallMar 19, 2022
LossEnglandLerone MurphyH2HKO (knee)R2UFC 267Oct 30, 2021
LossUnited StatesKamuela KirkH2HDecision (unanimous)R3UFC Fight Night: Rozenstruik vs. SakaiJun 5, 2021
LossBrazilEdson BarbozaH2HDecision (unanimous)R3UFC Fight Night: Moraes vs. SandhagenOct 10, 2020
WinScotlandDanny HenryH2HTechnical Submission (anaconda choke)R1UFC 251Jul 12, 2020
LossUnited StatesShane BurgosH2HTKO (punches)R3UFC 244Nov 2, 2019
WinEnglandChris FishgoldH2HSubmission (anaconda choke)R2UFC Fight Night: Gustafsson vs. SmithJun 1, 2019
WinUnited StatesJason KnightH2HDecision (split)R3UFC Fight Night: Thompson vs. TillMay 27, 2018
LossEnglandArnold AllenH2HDecision (split)R3UFC Fight Night: Manuwa vs. AndersonMar 18, 2017
WinEnglandMike WilkinsonH2HDecision (unanimous)R3UFC Fight Night: Silva vs. BispingFeb 27, 2016
WinMexicoMasio FullenH2HSubmission (rear-naked choke)R1UFC Fight Night: Jędrzejczyk vs. PenneJun 20, 2015
WinEnglandAndy OgleH2HTKO (flying knee and punches)R1UFC on Fox: Gustafsson vs. JohnsonJan 24, 2015
WinFranceYohan GuerinH2HDecision (unanimous)R3Cage 26Apr 5, 2014
LossUnited StatesAdam WardH2HDecision (unanimous)R3Cage 24: Turku 3Nov 9, 2013
WinFranceNayeb HezamH2HSubmission (anaconda choke)R1Fight for Glory: First RoundApr 6, 2013
WinFranceTom DuquesnoyH2HTechnical Submission (anaconda choke)R1Cage 21: Turku 2Feb 2, 2013
WinBelarusSemen TyrlyaH2HSubmission (modified rear-naked choke)R1StandUpWar 3: Rising StarsOct 27, 2012
WinFinlandJohannes IsakssonH2HSubmission (leg lock)R1Botnia Punishment 12Sep 14, 2012
WinFinlandKari PäivinenH2HSubmission (guillotine choke)R1Lappeenranta Fight Night 7Apr 14, 2012
WinLatviaAleksejs PovulansH2HDecision (unanimous)R2Cage 18: TurkuMar 3, 2012
WinFinlandLauri VäätäinenH2HSubmission (heel hook)R1Cage 16: 1st DefenseOct 8, 2011
LossLithuaniaViktor TomasevicH2HSubmission (triangle choke)R1Karkkila Fight Night 1Jun 18, 2011
WinFinlandMarkus RytöhonkaH2HSubmission (triangle choke)R1TF: Turku Sport & Extreme ExpoApr 9, 2011
WinLithuaniaTadas AleksonisH2HSubmission (rear-naked choke)R1TF 2: Champions Are HereOct 23, 2010

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Theo KolehmainenTheo Kolehmainen3-1-0 · WWJoni SalovaaraJoni Salovaara18-11-0 · FWFernando FloresFernando Flores14-13-0 · FWAttila KorkmazAttila Korkmaz16-11-0 · WWMochamed MachaevMochamed Machaev17-2-0 · FWJack ShoreJack Shore17-3-0 · FWJonathan PearceJonathan Pearce14-7-0 · FWMike GrundyMike Grundy12-4-0 · FWLerone MurphyLerone Murphy17-1-1 · FWKamuela KirkKamuela Kirk12-7-0 · LWEdson BarbozaEdson Barboza24-14-0 · LWDanny HenryDanny Henry12-4-0 · FW

Data sourced from public records for archival/research purposes.