UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev had his luggage stolen during a trip to Italy. Among the stolen items were football boots belonging to footballer Khvicha Kvaratskhelia. Makhachev's passport was also taken but was later returned to him. The post provides limited details about the circumstances of the theft or whether any other valuable items were taken. The incident occurred during what appears to be a personal trip to Italy by the reigning UFC champion.
UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev found himself the victim of a theft during a personal trip to Italy, with his luggage stolen in an incident that also cost him his passport — though the travel document was subsequently recovered.
Among the items taken were football boots belonging to Georgian soccer star Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, suggesting Makhachev had been carrying the boots on the footballer's behalf or as a personal keepsake. The circumstances surrounding the theft and whether additional valuables were lost remain unclear.
Makhachev, 34, is currently the reigning champion at lightweight and holds the number-one spot in the pound-for-pound rankings. The Russian fighter, who trains out of Eagles MMA, carries a record of 28 wins and just one defeat. Standing five-foot-ten with a 70-inch reach, the southpaw has built his dominance through elite grappling, averaging 3.2 takedowns per 15 minutes, while also proving dangerous on the feet with a striking accuracy of 58 percent and 2.63 significant strikes landed per minute.
The theft occurred during what appears to have been a leisure visit to Italy rather than any fight-related travel. Makhachev's passport was returned to him following the incident, though no further details have emerged about how that came about or whether authorities were involved.
