UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev revealed on social media that he was a victim of theft while in Italy. The details of the incident are limited based on the brief post. No further information was provided about what was stolen or the circumstances of the robbery. This incident occurred while Makhachev was traveling abroad.
UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev took to social media to report that he had been robbed while traveling in Italy, sharing news of the incident with his followers on April 12.
Makhachev, 34, provided little detail beyond the brief post, leaving the circumstances of the theft and what was taken largely unknown. The Russian champion, who trains out of Eagles MMA, carries a record of 28 wins and one loss and currently holds the lightweight title while sitting atop the pound-for-pound rankings. Standing five-foot-ten with a 70-inch reach, the southpaw has built his reputation as one of the most technically complete fighters in the sport, averaging 3.2 takedowns per 15 minutes alongside a striking accuracy rate of 58 percent.
Why it matters
- Makhachev is the top-ranked pound-for-pound fighter in the UFC, making any news involving him of wide interest across the sport
- The incident occurred during international travel, though no details about his reason for being in Italy were provided
- No information has emerged regarding any impact on his training schedule or upcoming commitments
