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# Islam Makhachev

Islam Makhachev responds to Ian Machado Garry's callout after UFC Qatar, while discussions also focus on potential matchups with Kamaru Usman and Alexander Volkanovski.

### About Islam Makhachev
Islam Makhachev is a Russian professional mixed martial artist and the current UFC Lightweight Champion.  

### Insights
- Islam Makhachev engagements is up XXXXXX% from the previous month.

### Engagements: XXXXXXXXX (24h)
![Engagements Line Chart](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:600/t:islam-makhachev/c:line/m:interactions/iv:1d.svg)  
[Engagements 24-Hour Time-Series Raw Data](/topic/islam-makhachev/time-series/interactions.tsv)  
Current Value: XXXXXXXXX  
Daily Average: XXXXXXXXXX  
X Week: XXXXXXXXXXX +49%  
X Month: XXXXXXXXXXXXX +327%  
X Months: XXXXXXXXXXXXX +61%  
X Year: XXXXXXXXXXXXX +275%  
1-Year High: XXXXXXXXXXX on 2025-11-16  
1-Year Low: XXXXXXXXX on 2025-03-03  

Engagements by network (24h):
News: X
Reddit: XXXXX
TikTok: XXXXXXXXX
X: XXXXXXXXX
YouTube: XXXXXXXXX

  
  
### Mentions: XXXXX (24h)
![Mentions Line Chart](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:600/t:islam-makhachev/c:line/m:posts_active/iv:1d.svg)  
[Mentions 24-Hour Time-Series Raw Data](/topic/islam-makhachev/time-series/posts_active.tsv)  
Current Value: XXXXX  
Daily Average: XXXXX  
X Week: XXXXX -XX%  
X Month: XXXXXX +186%  
X Months: XXXXXX +23%  
X Year: XXXXXXX +175%  
1-Year High: XXXXXX on 2025-11-16  
1-Year Low: XXX on 2024-12-17  

Mentions by network (24h):
News: X
Reddit: XXXXX
TikTok: XXXXX
X: XXXXX
YouTube: XXXXXX

  
  
### Creators: XXXXX (24h)
![Creators Line Chart](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:600/t:islam-makhachev/c:line/m:contributors_active/iv:1d.svg)  
[Creators 24-Hour Time-Series Raw Data](/topic/islam-makhachev/time-series/contributors_active.tsv)  
XXXXX unique social accounts have posts mentioning Islam Makhachev in the last XX hours which is down XXXX% from XXXXX in the previous XX hours
Daily Average: XXXXX  
X Week: XXXXX -XX%  
X Month: XXXXXX +172%  
X Months: XXXXXX +22%  
X Year: XXXXXX +123%  
1-Year High: XXXXX on 2025-11-16  
1-Year Low: XXX on 2024-12-17  

The most influential creators that mention Islam Makhachev in the last XX hours

| Creator                                          | Rank | Followers  | Posts | Engagements |
| -------                                          | ---- | ---------  | ----- | ----------- |
| [@smeshtalk](/creator/youtube/smeshtalk)         | X    | XXXXXXX    | XX    | XXXXXXXXX   |
| [@mountainmma](/creator/youtube/mountainmma)     | X    | XXXXXXX    | XX    | XXXXXXX     |
| [@RedCorner_MMA](/creator/twitter/RedCorner_MMA) | X    | XXXXXX     | XX    | XXXXXXX     |
| [@ChampRDS](/creator/twitter/ChampRDS)           | X    | XXXXXXX    | XX    | XXXXXXX     |
| [@team](/creator/youtube/team)                   | X    | XXXXXX     | X     | XXXXXXX     |
| [@need2survive](/creator/youtube/need2survive)   | X    | XXXXXX     | XX    | XXXXXXX     |
| [@ParamPam1990](/creator/twitter/ParamPam1990)   | X    | XXXXX      | XX    | XXXXXXX     |
| [@mmaura100](/creator/youtube/mmaura100)         | X    | XXXXXX     | X     | XXXXXXX     |
| [@ufc](/creator/youtube/ufc)                     | X    | XXXXXXXXXX | XX    | XXXXXXX     |
| [@cuiyu_cuiyu](/creator/twitter/cuiyu_cuiyu)     | XX   | XXX        | X     | XXXXXX      |

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### Sentiment: XX%
![Sentiment Line Chart](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:600/t:islam-makhachev/c:line/m:sentiment/iv:1d.svg)  
[Sentiment 24-Hour Time-Series Raw Data](/topic/islam-makhachev/time-series/sentiment.tsv)  
Current Value: XX%  
Daily Average: XX%  
X Week: XX% +1%  
X Month: XX% +2%  
X Months: XX% +13%  
X Year: XX% +2%  
1-Year High: XX% on 2024-12-20  
1-Year Low: XX% on 2025-03-19  

Most Supportive Themes:
- Khabib's Support for Makhachev: (20%) Khabib Nurmagomedov's mentorship and presence during training and fights are frequently highlighted, showcasing their strong bond.
- Makhachev's Dominance and Skill: (15%) Discussions often center on Islam Makhachev's fighting prowess, training footage, and dominant performances, reinforcing his elite status.
- Upcoming Fights and Opponent Analysis: (12%) There is considerable talk about Makhachev's future matchups, with a particular focus on potential fights against Ilia Topuria and analyses of these bouts.
  
Most Critical Themes:
- Criticism of Fight Tactics/Fouls: (1.5%) A small fraction of posts criticize Makhachev's fight tactics or perceived fouls, suggesting a need for stricter officiating.
- Weight Cutting and Performance Concerns: (1%) Some conversations touch upon Makhachev's weight class and potential challenges, hinting at concerns about his performance at certain weights.
  

### Top Islam Makhachev News
Top news links shared on social in the last XX hours  

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"Islam Makhachev responds to Ian Machado Garrys callout after UFC Qatar The Independent"  
[News Link](https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/ufc/ian-garry-islam-makhachev-fight-ufc-when-date-b2871917.html) [@Independent](/creator/x/Independent) 2025-11-25T10:14Z 228.6M followers, 2821 engagements


"Ian Machado Garry didnt wow Qatar but he should still get Islam Makhachev next - Yahoo Sports"  
[News Link](https://sports.yahoo.com/mma/article/ian-machado-garry-didnt-wow-qatar-but-he-should-still-get-islam-makhachev-next-172328117.html) [@YahooSports](/creator/x/YahooSports) 2025-11-23T17:44Z 228.6M followers, 27.3K engagements


"UFC 322: What's next for Makhachev Shevchenko and other stars - ESPN"  
[News Link](https://www.espn.com/mma/story/_/id/46988037/ufc-322-next-islam-makhachev-valentina-shevchenko-more) [@zenithzv](/creator/x/zenithzv) 2025-11-17T14:36Z 228.6M followers, XXX engagements



### Top Islam Makhachev Social Posts
Top posts by engagements in the last XX hours

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"Islam Makhachev Questions UFC Matchmaking"  
[Reddit Link](https://redd.it/1pjcb11) [@TimW001](/creator/reddit/TimW001) 2025-12-10T19:59Z X followers, 3462 engagements


"Islam Makhachev isn't a fan of the UFC matchmaking (Paddy vs. Gaethje)"  
[Reddit Link](https://redd.it/1pjcdcj) [@Spiritual-Strength91](/creator/reddit/Spiritual-Strength91) 2025-12-10T19:59Z X followers, XXX engagements


"Islam Makhachev explains why Khabib doesnt want him fighting at the White House citing too many distractions and uncertainties "Sometimes Khabib says he doesnt want to fight me in Abu Dhabi because of too many factors of distraction and probably the White House event will be no different. The first-ever tournament there we dont know what its going to be like. We are on the level where everything should be planned in good time. Say my fight in Australia there were a lot of things we had to take care of during the event. A lot of issues we had to deal with for the first time. Thats why the"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RedCorner_MMA/status/1998838146499330344) [@RedCorner_MMA](/creator/x/RedCorner_MMA) 2025-12-10T19:32Z 36.3K followers, 109.9K engagements


"Islam Makhachev doesnt understand why the UFC didnt give Arman Tsarukyan a title shot 😬 They make more and more fights that I dont understand. Lets be honest Arman isnt going to fight any time soon. Its Pimblett vs Gaethje. Whoever wins gets a shot at Topuria. Meaning one more year of layoff for Arman. Its tough. Arman should probably wait a bit and be patient. (via @RedCorner_MMA)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ChampRDS/status/1998827393608462504) [@ChampRDS](/creator/x/ChampRDS) 2025-12-10T18:49Z 163.5K followers, 184K engagements