# Islam Makhachev

Islam Makhachev's potential move to welterweight and a fight against Ian Garry is gaining traction, with Garry spotted in Georgia for training. Meanwhile, Kamaru Usman eyes a double-champ run, targeting Makhachev for the welterweight belt.

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

### Insights
- Islam Makhachev creators is up 22.31% from the previous week.
- Islam Makhachev engagements is up 56.47% from the previous week.
- Islam Makhachev mentions is up 44.59% from the previous week.
- Islam Makhachev posts created is up 124.53% from the previous week.

### Engagements: [----------] (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: [----------]  
Daily Average: [----------]  
[--] Week: [-----------] +56%  
[--] Month: [-----------] -17%  
[--] Months: [-------------] +97%  
[--] Year: [-------------] +118%  
1-Year High: [-----------] on 2025-11-16  
1-Year Low: [---------] on 2025-06-07  

Engagements by network (24h):
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### Mentions: [-----] (24h)
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[Mentions 24-Hour Time-Series Raw Data](/topic/islam-makhachev/time-series/posts_active.tsv)  
Current Value: [-----]  
Daily Average: [-----]  
[--] Week: [-----] +45%  
[--] Month: [------] +24%  
[--] Months: [------] +47%  
[--] Year: [-------] +97%  
1-Year High: [------] on 2025-11-16  
1-Year Low: [-----] on 2025-03-08  

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### Creators: [-----] (24h)
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[Creators 24-Hour Time-Series Raw Data](/topic/islam-makhachev/time-series/contributors_active.tsv)  
[-----] unique social accounts have posts mentioning Islam Makhachev in the last [--] hours which is down 1.40% from [-----] in the previous [--] hours
Daily Average: [-----]  
[--] Week: [-----] +22%  
[--] Month: [-----] +5.60%  
[--] Months: [------] +47%  
[--] Year: [------] +53%  
1-Year High: [-----] on 2025-11-16  
1-Year Low: [---] on 2025-03-08  

The most influential creators that mention Islam Makhachev in the last [--] hours

| Creator                                                    | Rank | Followers  | Posts | Engagements |
| -------                                                    | ---- | ---------  | ----- | ----------- |
| [@tunemusicalmoments](/creator/youtube/tunemusicalmoments) | [--]    | [---------]  | [-----] | [---------]   |
| [@smeshtalk](/creator/youtube/smeshtalk)                   | [--]    | [-------]    | [--]    | [---------]   |
| [@ChampRDS](/creator/twitter/ChampRDS)                     | [--]    | [-------]    | [--]    | [-------]     |
| [@bacoj](/creator/youtube/bacoj)                           | [--]    | [-------]    | [--]    | [-------]     |
| [@RedCorner_MMA](/creator/twitter/RedCorner_MMA)           | [--]    | [------]     | [--]    | [-------]     |
| [@bronxsufc](/creator/tiktok/bronxsufc)                    | [--]    | [-------]    | [--]     | [-------]     |
| [@ufc.georgia.7](/creator/tiktok/ufc.georgia.7)            | [--]    | [---]        | [--]     | [-------]     |
| [@Home_of_Fight](/creator/twitter/Home_of_Fight)           | [--]    | [-------]    | [--]    | [-------]     |
| [@ninadrama](/creator/youtube/ninadrama)                   | [--]    | [---------]  | [--]    | [-------]     |
| [@ufc](/creator/youtube/ufc)                               | [--]   | [----------] | [--]    | [-------]     |

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### Sentiment: 68%
![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: 68%  
Daily Average: 57%  
[--] Week: 59% +3%  
[--] Month: 60% +8%  
[--] Months: 60% +23%  
[--] Year: 60% -3%  
1-Year High: 82% on 2025-03-17  
1-Year Low: 21% on 2025-03-19  

Most Supportive Themes:
- Khabib's Support for Makhachev: (20%) Discussions highlight Khabib Nurmagomedov's mentorship and strong bond with Islam Makhachev, often seen during training and fights.
- Makhachev's Dominance and Skill: (15%) Content frequently focuses on Islam Makhachev's fighting prowess, training footage, and dominant performances, reinforcing his elite status in the sport.
- Upcoming Fights and Opponent Analysis: (12%) Significant conversation revolves around Makhachev's future matchups, particularly potential fights against Ilia Topuria, with detailed analyses of these bouts.
  
Most Critical Themes:
- Criticism of Fight Tactics/Fouls: (2%) A small portion of posts express criticism regarding Makhachev's fight tactics or perceived fouls, suggesting a need for stricter officiating.
- Weight Cutting and Performance Concerns: (1%) Some discussions touch upon Makhachev's weight class and potential challenges, hinting at concerns about his performance at certain weights.
  

### Top Islam Makhachev Social Posts
Top posts by engagements in the last [--] hours

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"What does Ian Garry have to do to beat Islam Makhachev"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DovySimuMMA/status/2023414255593357382) [@DovySimuMMA](/creator/x/DovySimuMMA) 2026-02-16T15:08Z 306K followers, 37.2K engagements


"Is Ian Machado Garry next for Islam Makhachev❓🔜 After his win at #UFCQatar 'The Future' said he would travel to Georgia to prepare to face the current Champ 🏆 He has now landed in Tbilisi. 🛫 #UFC #MMA #boxing #islammakhachev"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@tntfightsports/video/7607472382797679894) [@tntfightsports](/creator/tiktok/tntfightsports) 2026-02-16T14:38Z 477.8K followers, 189.8K engagements


"🔥 Welterweight iin ayarlanmak istenen dvler: Islam Makhachev vs Ian Garry Michael Morales vs Kamaru Usman Jack Della Maddalena vs Carlos Prates"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Cage_PulseMMA/status/2023364748058726536) [@Cage_PulseMMA](/creator/x/Cage_PulseMMA) 2026-02-16T11:52Z 20.1K followers, 17.3K engagements


"Para mi GARRY es el rival ms fcil porque NO PEGA un carajo y en el suelo Shavkat le tir y hasta MVP le hizo un reverso No vas a decisionar a ISLAM MAKHACHEV Para ganar a un dagestani la receta es parar derribo circular y pegar como DEMONIO para cazarle en las pocas que tengas 🚨👀 Ian Garry's hidden message During his post fight press conference Ian Garry explained that if he were ever matched with Islam Makhachev he would travel to Georgia to work with the wrestlers there and prepare properly for the challenge. Today he has posted a photo from https://t.co/Sak8yuSQAp 🚨👀 Ian Garry's hidden"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Jean_Paul_Alves/status/2023349436676534533) [@Jean_Paul_Alves](/creator/x/Jean_Paul_Alves) 2026-02-16T10:51Z [----] followers, 28.2K engagements

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