Islam Makhachev vs. Leo Kuntz

Preliminary Card | Lightweight · 155 lbs | Pro MMA
Completed MMA Bout May 23, 2015
W
Makhachev defeats Kuntz
L
Submission, Rear Naked Choke 2:38 Round 2 of 3, 7:38 Total
vs.
Submission 2:38 R2
◀︎
▶︎
"The Lion"

Fighter Comparison

11-0-0

Climbed to 12-0
Pro
Record
17-1-1

Fell to 17-2-1
-450
(Heavy Favorite)
Betting Odds
+350
(Moderate Underdog)

Russia
Nation

United States
Makhachkala
Dagestan
Fights out of
Coconut Creek
Florida
23
+6 mos, 3 wks, 5 days
Age at Fight 31
+7 mos, 2 wks, 6 days
155.5 lbs
(70.5 kgs)
Weigh-In Result
155.5 lbs
(70.5 kgs)
5'10"
(178cm)
Height
5'10"
(178cm)
70.5"
(179cm)
Reach
74.0"
(188cm)
Fightspirit Team

(Primary)
KHK MMA Team

(Other)
Gym American Top Team

Fight Predictions

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KO/TKO
Submission
Decision
Kuntz
14%
Makhachev
86%

Bout Information

Event Poster

UFC 187

Fight Details

  • Event: UFC 187: Johnson vs. Cormier
  • Date: Saturday 05.23.2015 at 10:00 PM ET
  • Referee: Jason Herzog
  • Venue: MGM Grand Garden Arena
  • Enclosure: Octagon
  • Location: Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
  • Bout Billing: Preliminary Card (fight 2 of 11)
  • Pro/Am: Professional
  • Weight: 155 lbs (70.3 kg)
  • TV Commentary: Mike Goldberg, Joe Rogan
  • Broadcast: Aired Live on Prelims
  • Post-Fight Interviewer: Joe Rogan
  • Makhachev Disclosed Pay: $20,000
  • Kuntz Disclosed Pay: $10,000
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