// Roster Index›Featherweight›Dossier · Levan Makashvili
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Levan
Makashvili

NICKNAME"The Hornet"·UNITED STATES
PROFESSIONAL RECORD
22-10-1
CURRENT FORM
2W STREAK
NEXT FIGHT
NO BOUT ANNOUNCED
Levan Makashvili
FIGHTER -
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PROFILE PHOTO
PROFILE
PROFILE DATA! STALE
HEIGHT
5'8"
REACH
5'8"
AGE
37
STANCE
ORTHODOX
WEIGHT
Featherweight
PROFESSIONAL RECORD_
33 BOUTS
WIN
22
LOSS
10
DRAW
1
WIN RATE
67%
22/33 bouts
FINISH RATE
45%
of professional wins
LAST 5 FIGHTS2W STREAK · 2-3
LLLWW
STYLE SUMMARY_
DATA: STALE
FIGHTING STYLE
WELL ROUNDED

Well rounded fighter built around defensive grappling — 55% of wins are by dec.

KEY STRENGTHS

Banks rounds on the scorecard — pace and positioning over splash damage.

KEY RISKS

Volume strikers have outpointed across full fights — output drops after R2.

// PERFORMANCE_METRICS · 02_

STRIKE / GRAPPLE
VITALS

Observed profile rates compared with stored weight-class medians where coverage exists. Any fallback uses a labeled UFC reference average; no fallback is presented as a division median.

// SLPM▲ ABOVE
2.87
Strikes Landed/Min
Reference value 2.77
// STR. ACC▲ ABOVE
54%
Striking Accuracy
Reference value 48%
// SAPM▲ ABOVE
2.07
Strikes Absorbed/Min
Reference value 2.73
// STR. DEF▲ ABOVE
61%
Striking Defense
Reference value 53%
// TD AVG▲ ABOVE
3.67
Takedowns/15 min
Reference value 1.50
// TD ACC▲ ABOVE
42%
Takedown Accuracy
Reference value 40%
// TD DEF▲ ABOVE
85%
Takedown Defense
Reference value 60%
// SUB AVG▼ BELOW
0.00
Submissions/15 min
Reference value 0.50
// QUALITY_OF_COMPETITION · 02B_

WHO THEY
ACTUALLY FOUGHT

A record says how often a fighter won, not against whom. These ratings weigh every result by the opponent's strength at the time, then compare this fighter with the 115 rated fighters on the UFC featherweight roster (anyone with a UFC bout in the last two years or one booked).

// RATING
#40
against the 115 rated on the UFC featherweight roster · Elo 1573
// STRENGTH OF SCHEDULE
55th
percentile · average opponent rated 1538 at fight time (recent fights count most)
// RESULTS VS EXPECTATION
35th
percentile · fell short of what opponents' ratings predicted (-0.06 per fight)

14 rated fights · opponents rated in 50% of recorded fights · last rated fight APR 28, 2023

// CAREER_BREAKDOWN · 03_

WIN CONDITION MAP

Where the wins come from, and where the losses came from. Method splits by knockout, submission, and decision.

// WINS (22)
n = 22
KO/TKO · 8
SUB · 2
DEC · 12
8
KO/TKO
36%
2
SUB
9%
12
DEC
55%
// LOSSES (10)
n = 10
KO/TKO · 2
SUB · 1
DEC · 7
2
KO/TKO
20%
1
SUB
10%
7
DEC
70%
// PATH_TO_VICTORY_
45% FINISH
KO/TKOEARLY ROUNDS · 8 fights
36%
SUBANY ROUND · 2 fights
9%
DECFULL FIGHT · 12 fights
55%
Top win condition: ko/tko · early rounds.
// DNA_PROFILE · 04_

ATTRIBUTE FINGERPRINT

Evidence-backed 0-100 scores built only from observed profile stats and disclosed bout-history proxies. This is a fixed Blueprint scoring model, not a division percentile; missing axes remain unknown.

// DNA_PROFILE_
3 OBSERVED7 DERIVED0 UNKNOWN
// BENCHMARK
FIXED SCORE SCALE
// LINKED SAMPLE
33 BOUTS
// PROFILE UPDATED
OCT 3, 2026
// RECORDED SOURCE
ufcstats
Fighter attribute fingerprint10 of 10 attributes have evidence-backed scores on the Blueprint fixed scale. Unknown axes are not plotted and no score represents a division percentile.KO POWER52TD DEFENSE100GRAPPLING45CHIN81STRIKING53CARDIO88AGGRESSION44SUB THREAT20STR DEFENSE69RECOVERY50
// BANDS
90+ELITE
70-89STRONG
45-69AVERAGE
30-44BELOW
<30LOW
N/AUNKNOWN
Highest scored axis: TD Defense. Lowest scored axis: Sub Threat.
// EVIDENCE REGISTER
10 SCORED · 0 OPEN
KO Power52
DERIVED PROXY

KO wins divided by total career wins

N=22 wins
TD Defense100
OBSERVED INPUT

Observed takedown defense rate (85%)

Grappling45
DERIVED PROXY

Composite of observed takedown volume, accuracy, and submission rate

Chin81
DERIVED PROXY

KO-loss durability proxy from career record

N=33 bouts
Striking53
DERIVED PROXY

Composite of observed striking volume and accuracy

Cardio88
DERIVED PROXY

Long-fight exposure proxy from bout duration and decision-win share

Aggression44
DERIVED PROXY

Activity proxy from observed strike and takedown volume

Sub Threat20
OBSERVED INPUT

Observed submission rate (0 per 15 min)

Str Defense69
OBSERVED INPUT

Observed striking defense rate (61%)

Recovery50
DERIVED PROXY

Share of recorded losses followed by a win in the next recorded bout.

N=10 losses
Fighter attribute fingerprint accessible data summary
AttributeScoreProvenanceEvidenceSample
KO Power52 out of 100DERIVED PROXYKO wins divided by total career wins22 wins
TD Defense100 out of 100OBSERVED INPUTObserved takedown defense rate (85%)Not recorded
Grappling45 out of 100DERIVED PROXYComposite of observed takedown volume, accuracy, and submission rateNot recorded
Chin81 out of 100DERIVED PROXYKO-loss durability proxy from career record33 bouts
Striking53 out of 100DERIVED PROXYComposite of observed striking volume and accuracyNot recorded
Cardio88 out of 100DERIVED PROXYLong-fight exposure proxy from bout duration and decision-win shareNot recorded
Aggression44 out of 100DERIVED PROXYActivity proxy from observed strike and takedown volumeNot recorded
Sub Threat20 out of 100OBSERVED INPUTObserved submission rate (0 per 15 min)Not recorded
Str Defense69 out of 100OBSERVED INPUTObserved striking defense rate (61%)Not recorded
Recovery50 out of 100DERIVED PROXYShare of recorded losses followed by a win in the next recorded bout.10 losses
// CAREER_MOMENTUM · 05_

THE ARC SO FAR

Rolling momentum score (0-100) recomputed after every bout. Weighted blend of result, opponent context, and method-of-finish, designed to show the shape, not the destination.

// MOMENTUM_TIMELINE_
SCOREWINLOSS
0255075100SEP 2011WSEP 2011WSEP 2011WAUG 2012WNOV 2012WAPR 2013WAPR 2013WSEP 2013WFEB 2014WAPR 2014LAUG 2014WDEC 2014WMAY 2015LJUN 2015JAN 2016WJUN 2016WSEP 2016WNOV 2016WMAR 2017WNOV 2019LFEB 2020WAUG 2020LNOV 2020WAPR 2021LNOV 2021WMAR 2022WAUG 2022LDEC 2022LAPR 2023LDEC 2023LMAY 2024LJUN 2025WDEC 2025WAPR 2026// SCORE

  1. Start, SEP 2011, momentum score 45.
  2. Start, SEP 2011, momentum score 56, KO/TKO R1.
  3. Start, SEP 2011, momentum score 63, DEC R3.
  4. Start, AUG 2012, momentum score 72, KO/TKO R3.
  5. Start, NOV 2012, momentum score 82, KO/TKO R1.
  6. Start, APR 2013, momentum score 89, DEC R3.
  7. Start, APR 2013, momentum score 100, KO/TKO R1.
  8. Start, SEP 2013, momentum score 100, KO/TKO R2.
  9. Start, FEB 2014, momentum score 100, DEC R3.
  10. Start, APR 2014, momentum score 100, KO/TKO R4.
  11. Start, AUG 2014, momentum score 93, DEC R5.
  12. Start, DEC 2014, momentum score 100, DEC R3.
  13. Start, MAY 2015, momentum score 100, DEC R3.
  14. Start, JUN 2015, momentum score 93, DEC R3.
  15. Start, JAN 2016, momentum score 93.
  16. Start, JUN 2016, momentum score 100, DEC R3.
  17. Start, SEP 2016, momentum score 100, SUB R2.
  18. Start, NOV 2016, momentum score 100, DEC R3.
  19. Start, MAR 2017, momentum score 100, DEC R3.
  20. Start, NOV 2019, momentum score 100, DEC R3.
  21. Start, FEB 2020, momentum score 93, DEC R3.
  22. Start, AUG 2020, momentum score 100, KO/TKO R2.
  23. Start, NOV 2020, momentum score 93, DEC R3.
  24. Start, APR 2021, momentum score 100, DEC R3.
  25. Start, NOV 2021, momentum score 93, DEC R3.
  26. Start, MAR 2022, momentum score 100, DEC R3.
  27. Start, AUG 2022, momentum score 100, DEC R3.
  28. Start, DEC 2022, momentum score 93, DEC R3.
  29. Start, APR 2023, momentum score 83, KO/TKO R1.
  30. Start, DEC 2023, momentum score 76, DEC R3.
  31. Start, MAY 2024, momentum score 69, SUB R1.
  32. Start, JUN 2025, momentum score 59, KO/TKO R1.
  33. Start, DEC 2025, momentum score 70, KO/TKO R1.
  34. Start, APR 2026, momentum score 80, SUB R1.

Peaked at 100 (W vs Wash), bottomed at 45 (Debut). Current reading: 80.

// KILL_SHOT_MATRIX · 06_

WHEN THE FINISHES COME

Cross-tab of fight outcome by method and round. Reads top-down for method, left-right for round. Cyan intensity scales with frequency.

// METHOD × ROUND_
32/33 fights mapped
METHOD ↓ / ROUND →R1R2R3R4R5FREQ
KO/TKO
6
19%
2
6%
1
3%
1
3%
-
10
total
SUB
2
6%
1
3%
-
-
-
3
total
DEC
-
-
18
56%
-
1
3%
19
total
// PRIMARY KILL ZONE
R1-R2 KO/TKO · 8 of 32 mapped
// LATE-FIGHT GAP
No R5 finishes either way
// DECISION RATE
58%, fights often go the distance
// FIGHT_HISTORY · 08_

BOUT LOG
33 FIGHTS

Detailed bout records for the indexed tenure. Sorted most recent first.

W
VS Helio LealApr 4, 2026
SubmissionR1 · 3:45
IFC MMA - Integra FC 23
SECONDARY DETAILS
METHOD
DETAIL
Submission (North-South Choke)
W
VS Dumitru BlinduDec 6, 2025
KO/TKOR1 · 0:26
IFC MMA - Integra FC 22
SECONDARY DETAILS
METHOD
DETAIL
TKO (Punches)
L
VS Lom-Ali NalgievJun 6, 2025
KO/TKOR1 · 0:26
ACA 187 - Polpudnikov vs. Matmuratov 2
SECONDARY DETAILS
METHOD
DETAIL
KO (Body Kick)
L
VS Roman OgulchanskyMay 17, 2024
SubmissionR1 · 2:34
ACA 175 - Gordeev vs. Damkovsky
SECONDARY DETAILS
METHOD
DETAIL
Submission (Arm-Triangle Choke)
L
VS Islam MeshevDec 24, 2023
DecisionR3 · 5:00
ACA 168 - Gadzhidaudov vs. Tumenov
SECONDARY DETAILS
METHOD
DETAIL
Decision (Unanimous)
L
VS Vener GalievApr 28, 2023
KO/TKOR1 · 1:39
ACA 156 - Koshkin vs. Boyko
SECONDARY DETAILS
METHOD
DETAIL
TKO (Punches)
L
VS Kurban TaygibovDec 16, 2022
DecisionR3 · 5:00
ACA 149 - Vagaev vs. Slipenko
SECONDARY DETAILS
METHOD
DETAIL
Decision (Unanimous)
W
VS Tural RagimovAug 13, 2022
DecisionR3 · 5:00
ACA 142 - Gadzhidaudov vs. Amagov
SECONDARY DETAILS
METHOD
DETAIL
Decision (Unanimous)
W
VS Leonardo LimbergerMar 6, 2022
DecisionR3 · 5:00
ACA 137 - Magomedov vs. Matevosyan
SECONDARY DETAILS
METHOD
DETAIL
Decision (Split)
L
VS Herdeson BatistaNov 19, 2021
DecisionR3 · 5:00
ACA 132 - Johnson vs. Vakhaev
SECONDARY DETAILS
METHOD
DETAIL
Decision (Unanimous)
W
VS Elismar LimaApr 23, 2021
DecisionR3 · 5:00
ACA 122 - Johnson vs. Poberezhets
SECONDARY DETAILS
METHOD
DETAIL
Decision (Unanimous)
L
VS Aurel PirteaNov 26, 2020
DecisionR3 · 5:00
ACA 114 - Omielanczuk vs. Johnson
SECONDARY DETAILS
METHOD
DETAIL
Decision (Split)
// FAQ · 09_

CITATION-READY ANSWERS

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Featherweight. Professional record 22-10-1. Unranked at the time of indexing.

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