Zach Makovsky

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Zach Makovsky
BornZachary Paul Makovsky
(1982-04-19) April 19, 1982 (age 41) [1] [2]
Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Other namesFun Size
Residence Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Nationality American
Height5 ft 4 in (1.63 m) [3]
Weight125 lb (57 kg; 8.9 st)
Division Flyweight
Bantamweight (formerly)
Reach64 in (163 cm) [3]
Fighting out of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Team Tristar Gym
RankBlack belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under Marcelo Garcia [4]
Wrestling NCAA Division I Wrestling [4]
Years active2006–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total32
Wins21
By knockout1
By submission7
By decision13
Losses11
By submission3
By decision8
University Drexel University
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog
Medal record
Men's Grappling
Representing Flag of the United States.svg  United States
World Championships
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 2010 Kraków -60 kg (no-gi)
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2010 Kraków -60 kg (gi)
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2009 Fort Lauderdale -60 kg (no-gi)

Zachary Paul "Zach" Makovsky [5] (born April 19, 1982) is an American mixed martial artist currently competing in the flyweight division of the Brave Combat Federation. He has competed in EliteXC, ShoXC, Bellator, and Ultimate Fighting Championship. He is the former Bellator Bantamweight World Champion.

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Background

Makovsky was born in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Makovsky began wrestling when he was six years old and excelled in youth and middle school programs before attending Bethlehem Catholic High School where he was a four-year varsity letterman and the captain for his senior season. Makovsky then attended Drexel University, and was a walk on for the wrestling team. After redshirting his first season, he went on to be a four-year varsity letterman and captain of the team for his senior season. During the off-season, Makovsky trained in mixed martial arts, met Eddie Alvarez, and competed in many grappling tournaments. Makovsky's overall grappling record is 65-7. [6]

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

Makovsky began his mixed martial arts career in small shows based in New Jersey, United States. He compiled a 3–0 record, with each victory coming via decision (two via unanimous decision and one via split decision).

EliteXC

Makovsky then joined EliteXC and made his promotional debut at ShoXC: Elite Challenger Series in January 2008. His opponent was two-time Bellator Featherweight Tournament participant Wilson Reis. Early in the second round, Reis defeated Makovsky via submission (arm-triangle choke).

Makovsky returned in May 2008, at EliteXC: Primetime to face André Soares. After three rounds, Makovsky was declared the winner via unanimous decision.

EliteXC then dissolved and Makovsky fought two bouts in New Jersey, winning both via rear-naked choke submission.

Makovsky then fought his first fight abroad, in Tokyo, Japan, against Toshiaki Kitada. Makovsky was submitted with a rear-naked choke submission late in the first round. [7]

In his final pre-Bellator fight, Makovsky was part of the M-1 Selection in the Americas. He defeated Josh Rave via technical submission (guillotine choke) after controlling the bout with effective takedowns and wrestling. [8]

Bellator Fighting Championships

Makovsky debuted for the Bellator promotion at Bellator 21 against Eric Luke. Late in the second round, Makovsky forced Luke to tap out to a kimura. As a result of that victory, Makovsky was signed to take part in the Bellator Season Three Bantamweight Tournament. [9]

At Bellator 27, Makovsky defeated Nick Mamalis via unanimous decision. The win moved Makovsky into the semi-final round. [10]

There, Makovsky faced Bryan Goldsby. Makovsky used his wrestling and jiu-jitsu to frustrate Goldsby and claimed a unanimous decision victory. [11]

In the tournament final, Makovsky faced Ed West. Makovsky also fell to a kimura early in the matchup and a knee that knocked him down in the opening seconds. However, Makovsky came back and controlled the fight to take a unanimous decision and become the inaugural Bellator Bantamweight Champion. [12]

Makovsky next faced undefeated Chad Robichaux at Bellator 41 in a non-title fight. [13] He won the fight via TKO in the third round.

Makovsky fought in his second non-title fight at Bellator 54. He faced one-time UFC competitor Ryan Roberts [14] and won via submission in the first round.

Makovsky attempted to make his first title defense against Season 5 bantamweight tournament winner Eduardo Dantas at Bellator 65 in Atlantic City on April 13, 2012. [15] He lost via second round technical submission due to an arm triangle choke.

Makovsky attempted to get back into the win column when he took on Anthony Leone, but lost the fight by controversial split decision. After two consecutive losses, Makovsky was released from the promotion.

Cage Fury

On May 11, 2013, Makovsky made his flyweight debut for Cage Fury Fighting Championships. Makovsky defeated fellow Bellator veteran Claudio Ledesma via unanimous decision.

Resurrection Fighting Alliance

On November 22, 2013, Makovsky made his debut for RFA against Matt Manzanares for the vacant Flyweight Championship. He won the fight via unanimous decision.

Ultimate Fighting Championship

On December 4, 2013, it was announced that Makovsky had signed with the Ultimate Fighting Championship, stepping in to replace an injured John Dodson against Scott Jorgensen at UFC on Fox 9. [16] He won the fight via unanimous decision. [17]

For his second UFC fight, Makovsky made a quick return to the Octagon as he faced Josh Sampo at UFC 170 on February 22, 2014. [18] He won the fight via unanimous decision. [19]

Makovsky was expected to face Jussier Formiga on August 2, 2014, at UFC 176. [20] However, after UFC 176 was cancelled, Formiga/Makovsky was rescheduled and eventually took place on August 16, 2014, at UFC Fight Night 47. [21] Makovsky lost the fight via unanimous decision. [22]

Makovsky faced Tim Elliott on February 15, 2014, at UFC Fight Night 60. [23] Makovsky won the back-and-forth fight by unanimous decision. [24]

Makovsky faced John Dodson on May 23, 2015, at UFC 187. [25] Makovsky lost the fight via unanimous decision. [26]

Makovsky faced Joseph Benavidez on February 6, 2016, at UFC Fight Night 82. [27] He lost the fight via unanimous decision. [28]

Makovsky was expected to face John Moraga on December 10, 2016, at UFC 206. [29] However, Moraga pulled out of the fight in early November citing injury and was replaced by Dustin Ortiz. [30] He lost the fight via split decision. [31]

Absolute Championship Berkut

Makovsky faced Josiel Silva at ACB 60 on 13 May 2017. [32] He won via submission in the third round.

Makovsky faced Yoni Sherbatov at ACB 72 on October 14, 2017. He lost the fight via unanimous decision.

Brave Combat Federation

Makovsky debuted for the promotion at Brave CF 34. His opponent was 2016 sambo world champion, Russian fighter Velimurad Alkhasov. [33] Makovsky won the contest via split decision.

Makovsky was expected to face Abdul Hussein in the opening round of the Brave Flyweight Championship tournament. [34] However, Hussein was forced to withdraw from the bout due to sickness during the weight cut. Makovsky advanced to the semifinals of the tournament. [35]

Makovsky rematched Velimurad Alkhasov in the semi-final of the Brave Flyweight Championship tournament on April 1, 2021, at Brave CF 50. [36] In a very close bout, Makovsky lost via split decision. [37]

Championships

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
32 matches21 wins11 losses
By knockout10
By submission73
By decision138
Res.RecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocationNotes
Flavio de Queiroz Brave CF 73 August 12, 2023 Bogota, Colombia
Loss21–11Asu AlmabaevDecision (split) Brave CF 60 July 30, 202235:00 Isa Town, Bahrain
Loss21–10Velimurad AlkhasovDecision (split) Brave CF 50 April 1, 202135:00 Arad, Bahrain Flyweight Tournament Semi-Final Bout.
Win21–9Velimurad AlkhasovDecision (split) Brave CF 34 January 19, 202035:00 Ljubljana, Slovenia
Loss20–9Yoni SherbatovDecision (unanimous) ACB 72 October 14, 201735:00 Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Win20–8Josiel SilvaSubmission (guillotine choke) ACB 60 May 13, 201731:08 Vienna, Austria
Loss19–8 Dustin Ortiz Decision (split) UFC 206 December 10, 201635:00 Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Loss19–7 Joseph Benavidez Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Hendricks vs. Thompson February 6, 201635:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Loss19–6 John Dodson Decision (unanimous) UFC 187 May 23, 201535:00 Las Vegas, Nevada United States
Win19–5 Tim Elliott Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Henderson vs. Thatch February 14, 201535:00 Broomfield, Colorado, United States
Loss18–5 Jussier Formiga Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Bader vs. St. Preux August 16, 201435:00 Bangor, Maine, United States
Win18–4 Josh Sampo Decision (unanimous) UFC 170 February 22, 201435:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win17–4 Scott Jorgensen Decision (unanimous) UFC on Fox: Johnson vs. Benavidez 2 December 14, 201335:00 Sacramento, California, United States
Win16–4Matt ManzanaresDecision (unanimous)RFA 11November 22, 201355:00 Broomfield, Colorado, United StatesWon the vacant RFA Flyweight Championship.
Win15–4 Claudio Ledesma Decision (unanimous)CFFC 24May 11, 201335:00 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United StatesFlyweight debut.
Loss14–4 Anthony Leone Decision (split) Bellator 83 December 7, 201235:00 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
Loss14–3 Eduardo Dantas Submission (arm-triangle choke) Bellator 65 April 13, 201223:26 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United StatesLost the Bellator Bantamweight World Championship.
Win14–2 Ryan Roberts Submission (north-south choke) Bellator 54 October 15, 201114:48 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United StatesNon-title fight.
Win13–2Chad RobichauxTKO (punches) Bellator 41 April 16, 201132:02 Yuma, Arizona, United StatesNon-title fight.
Win12–2 Ed West Decision (unanimous) Bellator 32 October 14, 201055:00 Kansas City, Missouri, United StatesBellator Season Three Bantamweight Final. Won the Bellator Bantamweight World Championship.
Win11–2 Bryan Goldsby Decision (unanimous) Bellator 30 September 23, 201035:00 Louisville, Kentucky, United StatesBellator Season Three Bantamweight Tournament Semifinal.
Win10–2 Nick Mamalis Decision (unanimous) Bellator 27 September 2, 201035:00 San Antonio, Texas, United StatesBellator Season Three Bantamweight Tournament Quarterfinal.
Win9–2Eric LukeSubmission (kimura) Bellator 21 June 10, 201024:28 Hollywood, Florida, United States
Win8–2Josh RaveSubmission (guillotine choke) M-1 Selection 2010: The Americas Round 1 April 3, 201031:49 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
Win7–2David HarrisSubmission (triangle choke)Adrenaline: New BreedFebruary 26, 201011:50 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
Loss6–2Toshiaki KitadaSubmission (rear-naked choke) Deep: 43 Impact August 23, 200914:22 Tokyo, Japan
Win6–1Nate WilliamsSubmission (rear-naked choke)WCA: Caged CombatJune 6, 200932:33 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
Win5–1Justin RobbinsSubmission (rear-naked choke)Extreme Challenge: The War at the ShoreJanuary 26, 200921:05 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
Win4–1 André Soares Decision (unanimous) EliteXC: Primetime May 31, 200835:00 Newark, New Jersey, United States
Loss3–1 Wilson Reis Submission (arm-triangle choke) ShoXC: Elite Challenger Series January 25, 200821:15 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
Win3–0Emerson SouzaDecision (unanimous)CITC: Fearless Fighters ReturnOctober 6, 200735:00 Trenton, New Jersey, United StatesWon the CITC Bantamweight Championship.
Win2–0Leandro EscobarDecision (split)Extreme Challenge 75March 23, 200735:00 Trenton, New Jersey, United States
Win1–0Tinh TupyDecision (unanimous)CITC: EvolutionsDecember 9, 200635:00 Asbury Park, New Jersey, United States

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