Levan Makashvili
Levan Makashvili is a Georgian-American mixed martial artist currently competing in the Featherweight division of Fight Nights Global. A professional competitor since 2013, he has also competed for the UFC and CES MMA.Background
Born and raised in the central Georgian town of Gori, Makashvili competed in wrestling before moving to the United States in 2013 in an attempt to enhance his mixed martial arts career.Makashvili made his professional debut in September 2011 and amassed a record of 10 - 1 before signing with the Ultimate Fighting Championship in February 2015.Makashvili was expected to make his promotional debut against Nik Lentz on February 14, 2015 at UFC Fight Night 60. However, the pairing was scrapped just prior to the weigh-ins as Lentz was stricken with flu-like symptoms.
Makashvili eventually made his debut on May 16, 2015 as he faced Mark Eddiva at UFC Fight Night 66. He won the fight via split decision.
Makashvili faced Hacran Dias on June 27, 2015 at UFC Fight Night 70, filling in as a short notice replacement for Chas Skelly. He lost the fight via split decision.
Makashvili faced Damon Jackson on January 30, 2016 at UFC on Fox 18. The bout was ruled a majority draw after Makashvili was deducted one point in the third round due to an illegal knee and eye poke.Fight Nights Global
Makashvili faced Rasul Mirzaev on 16 November 2016 at Fight Nights Global 54. He won the fight via unanimous decision.
